From Broadway to Vintage Ralph Lauren | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Laird Mackintosh, a former Broadway actor turned vintage Ralph Lauren guru, launched Thoroughbred New York in Kingston, NY — the U.S.’s only store dedicated solely to vintage RL pieces. Inspired by his teenage obsession with the brand in 1985, he pivoted from acting to curating a dreamy, appointment-only boutique that sources rare gems from collectors worldwide. The pandemic sparked his online launch, which exploded thanks to Instagram buzz and high-profile collabs like Nili Lotan’s pop-up. Even Ralph Lauren noticed — sending their editorial team for a feature and even reimagining one of…