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9. Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren is a philanthropist, fashion designer, and founder of the Ralph Lauren Corporation clothing company. Lauren is world-renowned for his rare automobile collection, and was declared Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur by French President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2010. Oh, and he’s worth about $6.3 billion.

Lauren had a two year stint in New York City’s Baruch College, but dropped out to join the army before earning his degree. Upon completing his military service, Lauren began designing neckties in 1976. The rest is history.

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