No. 165: Aspiration is back. Ralph Lauren just proved optimism sells.
Culture Pulse: 74. Aspiration just posted a 23% profit margin. Irony is losing. Today's Pattern on what Ralph Lauren's results mean for every brand still chasing edge. #ThePattern Read the full edition: https://thepattern.media/editions/2026-08-08.html
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