The Official RRL Thread

[zippyh]

RRL oilcloth hat, ancient cords, Filson cruiser, Tricker's.

 

[zippyh]

Some RRLesque Polo stuff on sale.

Green jacquard overshirt is under $200.

https://www.ralphlauren.com/men-clothing-button-down-shirts/geometric-jacquard-overshirt/100032745.html#pmid=20241226-winter-sale-offer&start=1&cgid=men-clothing-button-down-shirts

Denim utility jacket. Also under $200.

https://www.ralphlauren.com/men-clothing-jackets-coats-vests/denim-utility-jacket/100032313.html#pmid=20241226-winter-sale-offer&prefn1=sfccCategory&prefv1=Denim&start=1&cgid=men-clothing-jackets-coats-vests

 

[zmars]

As much as I love Filson (and I do), they just don't scratch the RRL itch for me. Too boxy, and usually too plain. When RRL gets it right, man, they get it right. These dry spells are worth it. There's enough interesting secondhand stuff to keep me occupied in the meantime.

 

[spacemanvt]

Some RRLesque Polo stuff on sale.

Green jacquard overshirt is under $200.

https://www.ralphlauren.com/men-clothing-button-down-shirts/geometric-jacquard-overshirt/100032745.html#pmid=20241226-winter-sale-offer&start=1&cgid=men-clothing-button-down-shirts

Ok zippy you got me. Ordered.
I love jacquards and I love green. Can't help myself lol

 

[Simonbarsinister]

I agree with you on taste, to me it’s workable level of cosplay, some of the faithful Japanese repo is just waay too much for me,

I agree, the faithful reproductions can be really tough to pull off.

Ps side note Is it my imagination? Why do I feel the 2008 low straight have wider leg opening than current (or even going back 5 years ago?)

I think you're right; they've been making the Low Straight a little slimmer all around in recent years. They don't fit over boots as well as they used to.

 

[Simonbarsinister]

western wear is inherently slim-fitting?

I think so, at least compared to workwear.

 

[spacemanvt]

I think so, at least compared to workwear.

Pretty sure western wear and workwear go hand in hand. But that is splitting hairs lol

 

[ppk]

I agree, the faithful reproductions can be really tough to pull off.

Curious that all our approaches are different.

I haven't bought anything in a while because nothing has called to me. The last item was the Indigo Jaquard shirt.

I've been moving towards both repro (Buzz Rickson, Olderbest) and more approachable brands (e.g. Wrangler). I bought Bryceland's P13 cargo pants over RRL because it just looks and feels better. I've even bought a few Polo items.

Maybe the new year will be different.

 

[clee1982]

My problem with the faithful repo stuff is you have to go through things to find what works for me/you, at least for me RRL is almost everything coherent that mostly just works.

I think the faithful repo’s biggest problem for me is huge sleeve (and CM with some low armhole on the 80/90s stuff too) , I think I’m ok with more relaxed bodies but huge sleeve make things looks funky to me

 

[clee1982]

Curious that all our approaches are different.

I haven't bought anything in a while because nothing has called to me. The last item was the Indigo Jaquard shirt.

I've been moving towards both repro (Buzz Rickson, Olderbest) and more approachable brands (e.g. Wrangler). I bought Bryceland's P13 cargo pants over RRL because it just looks and feels better. I've even bought a few Polo items.

Maybe the new year will be different.

I was looking at Bryceland’s western shirt earlier actually, but decided to go for RRL int the end, forgot why but thought RRL looked better, must be button point?

 

[clee1982]

Pretty sure western wear and workwear go hand in hand. But that is splitting hairs lol

Must be a fashion resulted chop then, in my head Western and workwear is definitely not that close

 

[G Khan]

Holiday date night before the family stuff commences.
RRL patchwork sweater, Polo pants, Alden. I don't think I've worn that tie in over 5 years.

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I even wore my fency watch.
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Nice Lange!

 

[tweedlover]

Curious that all our approaches are different.

I haven't bought anything in a while because nothing has called to me. The last item was the Indigo Jaquard shirt.

I've been moving towards both repro (Buzz Rickson, Olderbest) and more approachable brands (e.g. Wrangler). I bought Bryceland's P13 cargo pants over RRL because it just looks and feels better. I've even bought a few Polo items.

Maybe the new year will be different.

I agree on the Wrangler. I tend to find more Polo pieces attracting me than RRL, but then I've always trended Ivy. The line is cheaper, too.

 

[G Khan]

Ok zippy you got me. Ordered.
I love jacquards and I love green. Can't help myself lol

Me too...the "real life" pic a few pages back shows the greens to be more muted and sold me on it.

 

[Randelpink]

Pretty sure western wear and workwear go hand in hand. But that is splitting hairs lol

Not necessarily. Western wear historically is a slimmer fit to keep the rider with less drag on passing trees and branches, and also to be able to handle a rope easier. Workwear is generally made to be worn on top of an under layer, has more pockets for tools, and typically has a boxier fit in general.