Polo Ralph Lauren has signed a deal to continue its partnership with the All England Club as the official apparel company of the Wimbledon Championships through 2015.
“Wimbledon is the world's premier sporting event and we are honored to continue our relationship and support the greatest tennis legends of our time,” said David Lauren, the Senior Vice President of Advertising, Marketing and Corporate Communications. Under the new contract, Polo Ralph Lauren will continue to serve as the official apparel company of all on-court officials including chair umpires, lines judges and ball persons.
“We are delighted to have entered into this partnership with Polo Ralph Lauren,” said Ian Ritchie, the Chief Executive of the All England Club at Wimbledon. “Wimbledon and Ralph Lauren share the same non-compromising standards and determination to maintain and enhance the values for which our two brands are famous throughout the world. The Ralph Lauren brand brings to Wimbledon the look of timeless elegance, drawing on our rich history and traditions.”
