The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie has announced that Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry has become a fully-fledged member of the foundation, bringing to 28 the number of partner-brands.

Ralph Lauren Corporation, a world reference in luxury, joined forces with the Richemont Group in 2008 to form Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry, with the objective to design, develop, manufacture and distribute Fine Watches and Fine Jewellery, through Ralph Lauren boutiques and select independent retailers.

Having unveiled its first collections, Ralph Lauren Stirrup, Ralph Lauren Slim Classique and Ralph Lauren Sporting, at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in 2009, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry has established itself in international markets, thanks to its exclusive approach to luxury.

The brand is present in 25 countries and in major cities around the world including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, London, Milan, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.

The 28 partner-brands of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie are: A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Bovet, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Christophe Claret, Corum, De Bethune, Greubel Forsey, Harry Winston, Hermès, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Panerai, Parmigiani, Perrelet, Piaget, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, TAG Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Zenith.