La Rue de Ralph - A Medium Rarity

By Bennett Owen

No, this is NOT Paris, Texas, nor Paris, Idaho, nor Paris, South Dakota. This is the fashion capital of the world... Boulevard Saint-Germaine des Pres, to be exact.

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And these gorgeous steaks are affaire de la ville...yes, you can order french fries to go with them.

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The restaurant is called Ralph's, on the ground floor of the Ralph Lauren Paris store and those carnivorous cuts of beef are flown in from his Double RL Ranch in Telluride, Colorado. Even the video introduction to the Saint-Germaine Store is gorgeous. Upstairs on the sixth floor, you'll find the Double RL & Co. Store.

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Lauren's western look took Paris by the horns and now Europe's second Double RL has opened in London. Only Lauren could come up with timeless clothing and accessories like this.

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Credit: Ralph Lauren Website

Credit: Ralph Lauren Website

Lauren inaugurated his Paris store last year, having personally overseen the renovation of a 17th century residence in one of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. Aides say he wanted to evoke the glamour and artistic spirit of Paris, while adding an American touch.

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Vogue magazine enthused "RL managed to respect the architecture of the period magnificently."

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By the way, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the world with 26,000 residents and a replica of the Eiffel Tower...it's the second version...the first was blown to bits by a tornado.

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If the RL is Rockin’ …

By Bennett Owen

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Given his brand name, you might expect a parade of polo ponies, but Ralph Lauren has chosen a western wedding fiesta for the marriage of his son David and Lauren Bush…granddaughter of president number 41 and niece of President number 43.  ‘41’ won’t be attending because of the altitude…’43’ reportedly is.

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The wedding is being held on Lauren’s 17-thousand acre Double RL ranch near Telluride. Security is tight but word has it a western saloon has been set up along with Tipis and cabins, not to mention mountain scenery right out of the John Wayne version of True Grit.  Country singer Michael Martin Murphey leads the entertainment line-up. 

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The dress code is described as ‘black tie with a western twist…’ I guess if you’re going to tie the knot it may as well be a sturdy cowboy bowline. By the way, the bride says she’s eager to take on the name Lauren Bush-Lauren…”I’m sort of old-fashioned that way,” she swoons. Guests will also be invited to a Labor Day rodeo at nearby Ouray County Fairgrounds.  They’ll be sitting out on the grandstands…no air conditioned box seating at this event.

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Ralph Lauren is one of the world’s richest men with an estimated fortune of $6-billion. But locals describe him simply as “the nice guy who owns the Double RL Ranch.”  He recently told Oprah Winfrey, “I’m not a cowboy and don’t pretend to be one, but I love the West.” Which makes him an honorary member of the My-West family.

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