Ralph Lauren Returns as the Official Outfitter of the Australian Open 2022

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — DECEMBER 15, 2021 — Ralph Lauren returns as the Official Outfitter of the Australian Open in 2022. This year, the Company has also designed the Official Towel and will introduce a commemorative Australian Open capsule collection for the first time.

“Ralph Lauren has defined a distinct sense of style for more than  50 years, and their fresh and modern style perspective is a perfect fit for the Australian Open,” Australian Open Tourament Director Craig Tiley said. 

The Australian Open is the third Grand Slam tournament in the Ralph Lauren portfolio, alongside Wimbledon and the US Open. Other prestigious sporting partnerships for the brand include the US Olympic and Paralympic teams, the PGA of America and the PGA Championship, the US Ryder Cup Team, the US Open Golf Championship and the American Junior Golf Association. 

As the Official Outfitter of the Australian Open in 2022 (AO22), Ralph Lauren outfits up to 4,000 staff, including all on-court officials and ballkids, as well as on-site staff. As part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the AO22 uniforms are made with sustainable materials combined with performance enhancing features, such as stretch, moisture-wicking properties and UV protection, all constructed for active play.

The commemorative collection features iconic Ralph Lauren styles done in a bold color palette inspired by the tournament's fresh energy and playful spirit. The range includes polo shirts, jackets, headwear and accessories, and also incorporates sustainable materials like recycled polyester, recycled nylon and more responsibly produced cotton. 

Ralph Lauren's iconic Create-Your-Own program will be available exclusively on-site at AO22. Customers will be able to purchase and customize a selection of classic Ralph Lauren styles with their name or initials, specially designed motifs incorporating Polo icons and AO22 exclusives. 

The Ralph Lauren Australian Open Collection will be available for purchase on-site at the Ralph Lauren Australian Open retail pop-up stores, and at Polo Ralph Lauren retail stores and at Ralphlauren.com globally.

Additionally, this year Ralph Lauren is launching a new partnership with Tennis Australia - the AO Glam Slam presented by Ralph Lauren. This is an international community tennis event sanctioned by the Gay Lesbian Tennis Alliance and held in Melbourne during the Australian Open. With Ralph Lauren's support, the AO22 will celebrate and promote the importance of equality with an array of exciting initiatives and activations. 

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