Polo Muse: Nacho Figueras for Ralph Lauren Revisited

The Fashionisto

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Published March 25, 2016

Nacho Figueras in Ralph Lauren Advertisements throughout the years.Pin
Nacho Figueras in Ralph Lauren Advertisements throughout the years.

When it comes to branding, many companies could learn a lesson or two from Polo Ralph Lauren. From fragrances to apparel, the label has a concise, identifiable image. While strong art direction keeps Polo Ralph Lauren front and center as an aspirational lifestyle brand, Nacho Figueras is also a key factor. The Argentinean polo player was initially approached by fashion photographer Bruce Weber with the idea of modeling, which parlayed itself into an ongoing relationship with Ralph Lauren.

Beginning work with Ralph Lauren in 2000, Figueras stepped into the spotlight as the face of Ralph Lauren Black Label in 2005. A strong masculine vision that coincided perfectly with the brand’s classic stance on style, Figueras was enlisted as the face of Polo in 2009. Since, the leading polo player has appeared in numerous advertisements and commercials for the company’s fragrances and ready to wear collections. Throughout the years, Figueras has been photographed both by Weber and Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca for the brand’s campaigns.

Nacho Figueras for Ralph Lauren Advertisements

Nacho Figueras gets behind the wheels of a fast car for Polo Ralph Lauren Red Intense's fragrance campaign.Pin
Nacho Figueras gets behind the wheels of a fast car for Polo Ralph Lauren Red Intense’s fragrance campaign.
Pictured on horseback in his polo gear, Nacho Figueras fronts a 2015 Father's Day outing for Polo Ralph Lauren.Pin
Pictured on horseback in his polo gear, Nacho Figueras fronts a 2015 Father’s Day outing for Polo Ralph Lauren.
Nacho Figueras is a dashing figure in leather for Polo Ralph Lauren Double Black.Pin
Nacho Figueras is a dashing figure in leather for Polo Ralph Lauren Double Black.
Sporting a white polo shirt, Nacho Figueras is a nautical vision for Polo Ralph Lauren Sport.Pin
Sporting a white polo shirt, Nacho Figueras is a nautical vision for Polo Ralph Lauren Sport.
Nacho Figueras doubles down on denim for a 2015 Ralph Lauren advertisement.Pin
Nacho Figueras doubles down on denim for a 2015 Ralph Lauren advertisement.
Nacho Figueras poses for a striking image, promoting Polo Black in 2008.Pin
Nacho Figueras poses for a striking image, promoting Polo Black in 2008.
Nacho Figueras appears as the confident face of Polo Modern Reserve in 2009.Pin
Nacho Figueras appears as the confident face of Polo Modern Reserve in 2009.
Nacho Figueras rocks a leather jacket for Ralph Lauren Black Label's fall-winter 2009 campaign.Pin
Nacho Figueras rocks a leather jacket for Ralph Lauren Black Label’s fall-winter 2009 campaign.
Nacho Figueras is forever the gentleman in an overcoat for Ralph Lauren Black Label.Pin
Nacho Figueras is forever the gentleman in an overcoat for Ralph Lauren Black Label.
Nacho Figueras wears a bold yellow polo shirt for Ralph Lauren's holiday 2012 campaign.Pin
Nacho Figueras wears a bold yellow polo shirt for Ralph Lauren’s holiday 2012 campaign.