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Ralph Lauren Black Label 38R dark grey herringbone sportcoat

post #1 of 17
3/25/08 at 7:46pm
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BNWT Ralph Lauren Black Label 38R dark grey herringbone sportcoat
-Anthony model: 2-button, slim lapels, roped shoulders, side vents
-full-canvassed, made in Italy by Raffaele Caruso
-fabric is 90% wool, 10% cashmere
-retail price was ~$1495

Chest (underarm seam to seam x 2): 40"
Waist (across top button x 2): 36.5"
Width Across back (shoulder seam to seam): 18.33"
Back length (from bottom of collar): 29.25"
Sleeve length (from shoulder seam): 24.5"

$385 including USPS Priority Mail shipping to conUS (Google Checkout)





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post #2 of 17
3/25/08 at 11:43pm
Would you consider this more of a brown than a grey?
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post #3 of 17
3/26/08 at 2:21am
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Would you consider this more of a brown than a grey?

No, it is dark grey without any hint of brown.
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post #4 of 17
3/26/08 at 1:58pm
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No, it is dark grey without any hint of brown.

Would it be possible to get a closeup of the material, maybe in daylight/sunlight? The first shot is far too dark for me to see the true color.
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post #5 of 17
3/26/08 at 2:10pm
I would all over this if it were a 40. RL Black Label runs a bit small in my experience, so a 36/37 in a lot of brands would be perfect for this.
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post #6 of 17
3/26/08 at 2:10pm
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Would it be possible to get a closeup of the material, maybe in daylight/sunlight? The first shot is far too dark for me to see the true color.

unless I'm mistaken, this is the jacket:









Not sure if any of these shots show the color better, it's a very very dark herringbone, and therefore quite hard to photograph.
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post #7 of 17
3/26/08 at 2:45pm
Thanks Joel. I appreciate that it's tough to photograph, but am curious to get a better look at the coloring. I want to be sure it isn't too similar to a coat I already have.
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post #8 of 17
3/26/08 at 4:47pm
thats a nice jacket, is the fit similar to blue (polo) label? I'm a skinny guy and polo label fits me perfect.
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post #9 of 17
3/26/08 at 4:52pm
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thats a nice jacket, is the fit similar to blue (polo) label? I'm a skinny guy and polo label fits me perfect.

Seems to me Black Label has slightly larger shoulders (I think 38R Blue Label is 18"). Also, I think Black Label lapels are slightly narrow versus Blue Label. I'm surprised by the length measurement of this Black Label, as mine is of a similar vintage and is longer - closer to 31" versus this coat measuring at 29.25".

Mahler: is this overall length measurement correct?

Anyone: please correct me if I'm wrong on any of this.
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post #10 of 17
3/26/08 at 6:17pm
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Would it be possible to get a closeup of the material, maybe in daylight/sunlight? The first shot is far too dark for me to see the true color.

Here are a few closer shots, albeit with flash:



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Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo View Post
unless I'm mistaken, this is the jacket:

[see above for images]

Not sure if any of these shots show the color better, it's a very very dark herringbone, and therefore quite hard to photograph.

Yes, it is that jacket. Decided to keep something similar in 3-button instead.

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thats a nice jacket, is the fit similar to blue (polo) label? I'm a skinny guy and polo label fits me perfect.

Black Label is a trimmer fit, enough to size up at least +1 from most Polo models. Please see measurements in original post for comparison.

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Seems to me Black Label has slightly larger shoulders (I think 38R Blue Label is 18"). Also, I think Black Label lapels are slightly narrow versus Blue Label. I'm surprised by the length measurement of this Black Label, as mine is of a similar vintage and is longer - closer to 31" versus this coat measuring at 29.25".

Mahler: is this overall length measurement correct?

Anyone: please correct me if I'm wrong on any of this.

Length of 29.25" is from bottom of collar, so total length is ~30.75".
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post #11 of 17
3/26/08 at 6:43pm
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Length of 29.25" is from bottom of collar, so total length is ~30.75".

Thanks for the closeup shots - those come across much better. I'll double-check my Black Label tonight at home for measurements.
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post #12 of 17
3/26/08 at 11:21pm
This is a nice jacket and it fit me great when I tried it on at store last week. I'll be keeping an eye on this incase the price comes down.
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post #13 of 17
3/27/08 at 12:19am
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Length of 29.25" is from bottom of collar, so total length is ~30.75".

Weird - just checked my RL Black Label coat and it's 31" from bottom of collar to hem. So 29.25" is definitely too short for me... I wish yours had the same measurements - I'd love to get it.
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post #14 of 17
3/27/08 at 1:11am
do you have anymore pictures of the fit on you?
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post #15 of 17
3/28/08 at 10:43pm
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do you have anymore pictures of the fit on you?

Sorry, don't have any pictures of the sportcoat being worn, but look at the RL Black Label page or see Anderson Cooper on CNN.
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