| Cover | Mar. 31, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-13057 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Ralph Lauren Corporation |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001037038 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-2622036 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 650 Madison Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10022 |
| City Area Code | (212) |
| Local Phone Number | 318-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | RL |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
