The Official RRL Thread

[Michigan Planner]

@zmars summed up my thoughts on Bronson pretty well (especially the point about checking both Bronson and Olderbeast as sometimes you find a slightly better price on one site v the other, from what I assume are the exact same factory/warehouse).

I will note that 2 or 3 years ago, Bronson’s prices were insanely cheap… like KMart in the ‘90s cheap. But they’ve risen substantially over the past 18+ months. I really like a lot of their trousers, but at the current prices I’d rather pay a bit more and get something from Fullcount or RRL.

Bronson’s sizing can be wonky but I’ve never been disappointed with the quality of stuff I have gotten from them (my orders have all been trousers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and a couple chambray shirts).

 

[zmars]

At the time I bought the jacket, I wasn't aware that it was a repro, but rather thought is was an original RRL design. Neither was I aware that it was (lightly) distressed. It seemed from the pictures online to be just a light wash denim jacket, sans abrasions etc. Those light abrasions had sneaked past my radar, I also had it drop shipped from the States as it wasn't available in Europe at the time, and returning it would be quite a hassle, so I kept it.

Furthermore I will never buy anything from any brand that has faux wear, abrasions, paint splashes, dirt marks or mends on it etc. Everything I own by RRL basically looks either like a contemporary piece but with the RRL flair that we all love or like a N.O.S. vintage piece.

I think that RRL offers a great selection of vintage workwear pieces, some with faux patina and some without.

I was just talking with my partner about this. We both dislike pre-distressing and prefer when pieces naturally become worn. But there's always exceptions/gray area. She loves very light wash faded jeans, which are obviously distressed, whereas I only buy raw. Meanwhile, I don't mind a tasteful faux patina on a jacket, but she insists it looks too "cosplay." It's hit or miss with RRL. A lot of it is tasteful, but holes/stains/splatters are too much for me as well.

 

[zmars]

I will note that 2 or 3 years ago, Bronson’s prices were insanely cheap… like KMart in the ‘90s cheap. But they’ve risen substantially over the past 18+ months. I really like a lot of their trousers, but at the current prices I’d rather pay a bit more and get something from Fullcount or RRL.

Bronson’s sizing can be wonky but I’ve never been disappointed with the quality of stuff I have gotten from them (my orders have all been trousers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and a couple chambray shirts).

Agreed on pricing of late. There are a couple recent drops I'm interested in, but at that price I'd save up and get something from RRL instead. Most things are still about 40-50% of what Fullcount or RRL would retail at, though. But it doesn't feel like as much of a steal.

 

[ppk]

@zmars summed up my thoughts on Bronson pretty well (especially the point about checking both Bronson and Olderbeast as sometimes you find a slightly better price on one site v the other, from what I assume are the exact same factory/warehouse).

I will note that 2 or 3 years ago, Bronson’s prices were insanely cheap… like KMart in the ‘90s cheap. But they’ve risen substantially over the past 18+ months. I really like a lot of their trousers, but at the current prices I’d rather pay a bit more and get something from Fullcount or RRL.

Bronson’s sizing can be wonky but I’ve never been disappointed with the quality of stuff I have gotten from them (my orders have all been trousers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and a couple chambray shirts).

I like Bronson & Olderbest a lot. The value is amazing. Another store in the same cohort is Labour Union 1989. I have never ordered anything from them.

One caveat, I have long legs, all their pants are too short and they don't have enough material to extend the legs. I'd be careful and check the measurements carefully.

 

[Bing75]

Has anyone here order Bronson & Olderbest to the UK? If so what are we looking at in taxes and duties etc?

 

[clee1982]

I was just talking with my partner about this. We both dislike pre-distressing and prefer when pieces naturally become worn. But there's always exceptions/gray area. She loves very light wash faded jeans, which are obviously distressed, whereas I only buy raw. Meanwhile, I don't mind a tasteful faux patina on a jacket, but she insists it looks too "cosplay." It's hit or miss with RRL. A lot of it is tasteful, but holes/stains/splatters are too much for me as well.

I used to be like this, but I'm CM guy and I don't have the time for raw, I like RRL washes, if it has paint splatter or hole I skip though...

 

[clee1982]

I like Bronson & Olderbest a lot. The value is amazing. Another store in the same cohort is Labour Union 1989. I have never ordered anything from them.

One caveat, I have long legs, all their pants are too short and they don't have enough material to extend the legs. I'd be careful and check the measurements carefully.

is there length measurements correct (annoying inseam is not part of it, so I just proxy by taking length subtract front rise)? like this guy, it's imply like under 28 inch inseam in size S, I'm 5'7" and at no break I'm probably 29.5in inseam, there stock photo shows a guy in L who is 5'10" with proper length (where imply inseam on L would still be like just under 28.5in, so I have no idea...)

1940s Hollywood Waistband Coloured Speckle Tweed Trousers

These trousers used the 'Hollywood waistband' design. Known as a Hollywood waistband, or Hollywood top, the design was fairly popular in the 1940s and into the 1950s in the US. This waist design was first seen in the UK and was very common in tailors' shops in the late 19th and early 20th...

www.olderbest.com

 

[ppk]

is there length measurements correct (annoying inseam is not part of it, so I just proxy by taking length subtract front rise)? like this guy, it's imply like under 28 inch inseam in size S, I'm 5'7" and at no break I'm probably 29.5in inseam, there stock photo shows a guy in L who is 5'10" with proper length (where imply inseam on L would still be like just under 28.5in, so I have no idea...)

1940s Hollywood Waistband Coloured Speckle Tweed Trousers

These trousers used the 'Hollywood waistband' design. Known as a Hollywood waistband, or Hollywood top, the design was fairly popular in the 1940s and into the 1950s in the US. This waist design was first seen in the UK and was very common in tailors' shops in the late 19th and early 20th...

www.olderbest.com

Using the front rise, outseam and inseam is the best way to go - depending on what is available. I have written to them about this issue and got the usual "blah blah".

The only pants I have are the USN Herringbone Deck Pants from Bronson and they are a bit short, but I wear them anyway because I love the fabric and the silhouette. I won't buy another pair of pants from them until they make a "long" (or normal for modern western bodies).

 

[clee1982]

what size did you buy and how tall are you?

 

[ppk]

what size did you buy and how tall are you?

I'm 6' 1". My waist is 30. I bought the W30. They are about an inch higher than I would like.

 

[zippyh]

RRL LE vintage fit white buckle backs, type 2 trucker, hat. Alden.

 

[zippyh]

Blue knit popover, attacked by wolverines vintage fit jeans, buffalo hat. White's shoes.

 

[clee1982]

Has been a long time since I bought officer chino, but is product sizing right, it's 4 vanity size?

yup, the black one...

Chino Officer’s Pant

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

 

[spacemanvt]

I bought some new ones in the spring and they were about 1-2" bigger than tagged.
33-> 35" i believe

 

[doublerldemon]

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