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Ralph Lauren Corporation pledges its commitment to help
restore the elite Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, one of the
worlds oldest and most influential, and most beautiful art
schools. Founded in 1648, the school has been a breeding
ground for exceptional artistic talent ever since, with illustrious
alumni including Renoir, Degas, Monet and Matisse.
Ralph Lauren will dedicate funding for a two-year project
that will oversee the restoration and modernization of the
listed building, as part of a broader Beaux-Arts preservation
campaign.
In keeping with bringing the institution’s teaching capabilities
into the 21st century, while also preserving the
classical Beaux-Arts style for future generations, Ralph
Lauren will be restoring the Amphitheatre d’honneur, the
semi-circular lecture theatre at the heart of the school.
The theatre will be fully updated to include state-of-theart
audio-visual equipment and improve stadium seating.
Money will also be used to modernize the school’s website
with a series of digital content providing global audiences
with access to a multitude of conferences, workshops,
symposiums and new online classes, placing the institution
at the forefront of the contemporary art world.
The corporation has a rich connection with French heritage
and a long standing commitment to philanthropy
with a love of Paris. To celebrate the patron sponsorship,
the brand hosted an exclusive gala dinner in the picturesque
courtyard surrounding the L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
The event featured a special presentation of the Ralph
Lauren Fall 2013 Collection, the first time the designer
has showcased his line outside of the US.
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