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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950142-16-003187
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160225
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160226
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160226

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RALPH LAUREN CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001037038
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MEN'S & BOYS' FURNISHINGS, WORK CLOTHING, AND ALLIED GARMENTS [2320]
		IRS NUMBER:				132622036
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13057
		FILM NUMBER:		161461626

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		650 MADISON AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2123187000

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		STREET 1:		650 MADISON AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	POLO RALPH LAUREN CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970402
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<div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN-TOP: 12pt; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt">On February 25, 2016, the Company issued a press release concerning the resignation of Mr. Peterson.&#160; A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.</div>
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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; COLOR: #000000; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: 36pt">This Employment Separation Agreement and Release (the &#8220;Agreement&#8221;) is made and entered into as of this 25<sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">th</sup> day of February, 2016 (the &#8220;Effective Date&#8221;) by and between Ralph Lauren Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the &#8220;Corporation&#8221;) and Christopher Peterson (the &#8220;Executive&#8221;).</div>

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<div style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; TEXT-INDENT: 72pt"><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif">(a)</font><font id="TRGRRTFtoHTMLTab" style="FONT-SIZE: 5.14pt">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</font><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif">Executive will remain on the Corporation&#8217;s payroll as an employee until May 31<sup style="vertical-align: text-top; line-height: 1; font-size: smaller;">st</sup>, 2016, on which date his employment will be terminated (the &#8220;Termination Date&#8221;).&#160; <font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; COLOR: #000000">Executive will receive Executive&#8217;s regular base salary, less applicable withholdings, in bi-weekly installments pursuant to the normal payroll practices of the Corporation until the Termination Date.</font></font></div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left">NEW YORK, February 25, 2016 -- Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) today announced that Christopher Peterson, President, Global Brands, has decided to leave the Company as of May 31, 2016.&#160; He will work closely with Stefan Larsson, President and Chief Executive Officer, to transition his responsibilities.&#160; The position of President, Global Brands, which was created in April 2015, is being eliminated.&#160; The Company&#8217;s Global Brand Presidents will now report directly to Mr. Larsson, streamlining the senior leadership structure and giving Mr. Larsson direct oversight of brands.</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Mr. Peterson said, &#8220;It has been a privilege to work for such an iconic company.&#160; I believe the Company is well positioned for future success under Stefan&#8217;s leadership.&#160; I am committed to transitioning my responsibilities in a high-quality manner and believe this transition makes the most sense for me as well as for the Company.&#8221;</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Mr. Peterson joined the Company in 2012 and until April 2015, held the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer.</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif">Ralph Lauren Corporation&#160;(NYSE:RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 48 years,&#160;Ralph Lauren's&#160;reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Polo&#160;Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Black Label, Lauren by&#160;Ralph Lauren, Double RL, RLX,&#160;Ralph Lauren&#160;Childrenswear, Denim &amp; Supply Ralph Lauren, American Living, Chaps and Club Monaco, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, go to&#160;</font><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><u>http://investor.ralphlauren.com</u></font><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif">.</font></div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Evren Kopelman, 212-813-7862</div>

<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Evren.Kopelman@RalphLauren.com</div>

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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Malcolm Carfrae, 212-583-2262</div>

<div style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Malcolm.Carfrae@RalphLauren.com</div>

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