I described him in my last story with these words: “His countenance is known the world over. His visage has become an obsession for men and women alike. There are legions devoted to his ineffable style, his ability to move effortlessly between sublime sports chic, pitch-perfect preppy-dom, and transcendent black tie. He says little, but his warm, fathomless brown eyes speak volumes of his extraordinary depth. And while he may be small in stature, he exudes a heroism and strength of character that is singular and inspirational. The mere rumour of his appearance on a skateboard literally broke the Internet, with millions of fans vying for the chance to meet him.” I speak, of course, of the Ralph Lauren Polo Bear.
But what his fans may not know is that this diminutive bear is also an international jet setter . Throughout the year, he can normally be found wintering in Telluride on his magnificent ranch and summering in Montauk, where in the company of Hollywood’s most luminous , immaculate in his shantung dinner jacket. The next, he’s in Shanghai or Capri or Mustique and always among the finest company, always resplendently turned out with sartorial élan.
