Dylan Lauren
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Dylan Lauren is the daughter of clothing designer Ralph Lauren
, and the owner of Dylan's Candy Bar
, the largest candy store in the world, based in New York City
.
, New York
. Her mother is Ricky Lauren (née Low-Beer) and her brothers are David Lauren
and filmmaker Andrew Lauren. She graduated from Duke University
in 1996, where she studied art history. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
(Theta) at Duke. Dylan's Candy Bar
was inspired by seeing Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
on her sixth birthday. She describes it as the most "memorable birthday party I ever had. I must have been in kindergarten, and I had all my friends over. Somehow my parents got a print, set up a movie screen in our house, and did a little show there. It was like going to Disneyland."
Dylan was named one of the Top 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers by US Weekly
in 2007. Her favorite designers include Ralph Lauren, Alice and Olivia, and 7 For All Mankind.
In the film Arthur
, one of the movie’s iconic moments takes place at Dylan’s Candy Bar. In the movie Arthur (Russell Brand
) gets a job at the store to prove to his mother he can be an adult on his own. After being hired by the manager played by John Hodgman
, he holds three positions; cashier, stock, and sales floor. Hilarity ensues when he buys his way into the now famous gummy bear costume from Scott Adsit
’s character. Dylan Lauren has a cameo in the film as herself. This job ends in Arthur falling down the stairs and being fired from the short-lived job.
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
, and the owner of Dylan's Candy Bar
Dylan's Candy Bar
Dylan's Candy Bar is a chain of boutique candy shops and candy supplier currently located in New York City, East Hampton, Roosevelt Field, Orlando and Houston, as well as in wholesale venues around the globe. It is owned by Dylan Lauren, daughter of Ralph Lauren...
, the largest candy store in the world, based in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Life and career
Dylan was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Her mother is Ricky Lauren (née Low-Beer) and her brothers are David Lauren
David Lauren
David Lauren is the younger son of clothing designer, Ralph Lauren. His mother is Ricky Lauren and his siblings are Dylan and Andrew Lauren.-Early life:...
and filmmaker Andrew Lauren. She graduated from Duke University
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
in 1996, where she studied art history. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta , also known as Theta, is an international fraternity for women founded on January 27, 1870 at DePauw University, formerly Indiana Asbury...
(Theta) at Duke. Dylan's Candy Bar
Dylan's Candy Bar
Dylan's Candy Bar is a chain of boutique candy shops and candy supplier currently located in New York City, East Hampton, Roosevelt Field, Orlando and Houston, as well as in wholesale venues around the globe. It is owned by Dylan Lauren, daughter of Ralph Lauren...
was inspired by seeing Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 musical film adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, directed by Mel Stuart, and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket as he receives a golden ticket and visits Willy...
on her sixth birthday. She describes it as the most "memorable birthday party I ever had. I must have been in kindergarten, and I had all my friends over. Somehow my parents got a print, set up a movie screen in our house, and did a little show there. It was like going to Disneyland."
Dylan was named one of the Top 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers by US Weekly
Us Weekly
Us Weekly is a celebrity gossip magazine, founded in 1977 by The New York Times Company, who sold it in 1980. It was acquired by Wenner Media in 1986. The publication covers topics ranging from celebrity relationships to the latest trends in fashion, beauty, and entertainment...
in 2007. Her favorite designers include Ralph Lauren, Alice and Olivia, and 7 For All Mankind.
In the film Arthur
Arthur (2011 film)
Arthur is a 2011 comedy film written by Peter Baynham and directed by Jason Winer. It is a remake of the 1981 film written and directed by Steve Gordon...
, one of the movie’s iconic moments takes place at Dylan’s Candy Bar. In the movie Arthur (Russell Brand
Russell Brand
Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, columnist, singer, author and radio/television presenter.Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK in 2004 for his role as host of Big Brother spin-off, Big Brother's Big Mouth. His first major film role was in the 2007 film St Trinians...
) gets a job at the store to prove to his mother he can be an adult on his own. After being hired by the manager played by John Hodgman
John Hodgman
John Kellogg Hodgman is an American author, actor, and humorist. In addition to his published written works, such as The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, and That Is All, he is known for his personification of a PC in contrast to Justin Long's personification of a Mac in...
, he holds three positions; cashier, stock, and sales floor. Hilarity ensues when he buys his way into the now famous gummy bear costume from Scott Adsit
Scott Adsit
Scott Adsit is an American actor, writer and improvisational comedian. He is currently co-starring as Pete Hornberger in the hit NBC comedy 30 Rock and worked in the Adult Swim stop-motion animation programs Moral Orel and Mary Shelley's Frankenhole.-1990s:After attending Columbia College Chicago,...
’s character. Dylan Lauren has a cameo in the film as herself. This job ends in Arthur falling down the stairs and being fired from the short-lived job.