Starting out in the Bronx with next to nothing, American fashion designer Ralph Lauren has created a global style empire encompassing clothing, accessories, homeware, and so much more.

Ralph Lauren has long been a household name. But did you know that members of the wider family include a Hollywood actor, an arthouse film producer, and what Reuters calls a "female Willy Wonka", who runs the world's largest candy store?

Read on to discover the story of this creative clan and their fantastic fortune. All dollar amounts in US dollars.