12 Best Apparel Stocks to Invest In

9. Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 43

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a luxury fashion retailer specializing in designing, marketing, and selling luxury lifestyle products, including apparel, footwear, accessories, fragrances, home, and hospitality. Its brand portfolio spans Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Double RL, and others. Besides manufacturing luxury items for men, women, and children, the company’s hospitality segment includes restaurants like New York City’s The Polo Bar and Chicago’s RL Restaurant.

The company holds a competitive market advantage due to its ability to transcend industry cycles. While luxury retailers are typically driven by fashion trends, Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) focuses on the basics, which is why it has a tendency to remain relevant to its consumers even amidst changing market dynamics.

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) reported an 11% growth in its fiscal Q3 2025 revenue, surpassing expectations. This growth was driven by a better-than-expected holiday performance in all geographies. Its global direct-to-consumer comparable store sales also grew by 12%, driven by positive retail comps across its channels and regions. The company ranks ninth on our list of the 12 best apparel stocks to invest in.