New line of RL suits/shoes

[polar-lemon]

Heard today that RL is coming out with a new line of suits to be positioned in between Blue and Black label, though it will technically be Blue label. It will have a slimmer fit, wider lapels, bolder patterns, and roped shoulders (though supposedly still soft). Price will be around $1600-$1900, and I got the impression that they would be fully canvassed. Not sure on a maker, but I would not be surprised if it is Caruso, as they are now even doing some Purple Label garments. Seems like they are reintroducing the "signature label" in a way, so something to look forward to. I also like the idea of a wider lapel.

They have now introduced a new line of made in italy "purple label" shoes priced at $1000+. Not sure if this means they are moving away from EG, but there were several models. They appeared to be the from the same maker as the lower-line Italy shoes, Sesto Meucci (had similar construction, including three nails in the toe), though the quality should obviously be a step up. Most had significant antiquing, though the sole treatment is not the same fiddleback/beveled construction as the EGs.

 

[MetroStyles]

Sounds like a poor man's Tom Ford.

 

[sartort]

the reintroduction of Signature Label would be nice.

 

[rssmsvc]

Originally Posted by sartort

the reintroduction of Signature Label would be nice.

My brother was in the other day and was told that the MTM program does still allow you to do a MTM signature although I haven't heard of such a thing. They were beautiful suits.

 

[antirabbit]

Is this finally proof of the maker of the Italian shoe maker for RL?

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by antirabbit

Is this finally proof of the maker of the Italian shoe maker for RL?
Actually, it's old news.

Check the thread in my sig.

 

[ColeFieldHouse]

Ralph suits could use some with slightly wider lapels. They're a bit too skinny right now (even on Polo/PL). I hope they don't go Nixon-era wide--which is probably exactly what they'll do. Sweet.

 

[sl33p3rs]

can't wait

 

[MustangQB11]

Any idea when we'll see this new line in stores?