Instead of long term incentives, the must-have financial accessory of the well paid fashion exec is a decidedly non-svelte bonus. The winner? Ralph Lauren, who raked in a cool $15 million on top of his $1 million salary for his executive prowess. THE TOP 10 BONUS BONANZAS:1. RALPH
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LAUREN, Chairman & CEO, Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.2005 salary: $1 millionBonus: $15 millionWHY: Profits at Polo Ralph Lauren rose a heady 62% last year, due mostly to licensing sales in shoes & bags. "Demand for our luxury products around the world is accelerating," Lauren told WWD earlier in the year. With more fragrances having been added to their portfolio this year, their financial future is rosy…or should we say green-green-green.2. ROBERT MARGOLIS, Chairman & Ceo, Cherokee Inc.2005 salary: $760,000Bonus: $3.68 millionWHY: Strong license sales and distribution ties (Target alone is responsible for 50% of Cherokee sales). 3. PETER BONEPARTH, President & CEO, Jones Apparel Group2005 salary: $2.5 mil...
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