Ralph Lauren lines, and 'who makes what' - a definitive guide

[daddyblitz]

Can anyone tell me how the updated version of the Polo ll suit fits. More importantly the shoulders padding.


Also has anyone heard of the Boston model? Found this linen suit.

Thanks

 

[othertravel]

Finally handled RL’s new Gregory suit (their reworked Anthony).

It’s a bit more balanced than Anthony, with less shoulder padding. But it’s still structured.

That said, the RLPL tiers are still confusing. Some suits say Hand Tailored in Italy, while others say Hand Made in Italy. I can’t tell if one is better than the other. Anybody have insight on this?

 

[fwedo]

Some RLPL shirts are now made in Turkey. They don't seem to be so proud of it because photos on their website show the shirt with a "Ralph Lauren, made in Italy" instead of the standard "Ralph Lauren" label you have when you actually buy the shirt.

Of course, prices continue to increase...

 

[Nbarbar]

Hey guys, what do you think of this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/133198692157 Made in Italy PRL

 

[coloRLOw]

by corneliani

 

[Nbarbar]

Thank you, grabbed it for $40 bucks. I can pretend to be Redford from Spy Game

 

[daddyblitz]

I've had experience with a couple Garrison model SCs that fit markedly different.
One was fairly trim in the waist. The other fit the same in the shoulders but was really big in the waist.

How are the shoulder padding on the garrison?

 

[othertravel]

Hey guys, apparently there’s a secret code floating around that works on already reduced purple label items. Anybody know what it is?

 

[JohnMRobie]

Does anyone recognize this heel and nail pattern? Believe on a pair of RLPL made in England.

 

[JFK_88]

Hello dear Styleforum members!

I am in a bit of a jiffy trying to decide between three different shoes of the same kind of style as to which one is "best" aside from fit. The style is a pebble grain/scotch/alpine grain longwing blucher/derby to wear with a heather gray peak lapeled flannel winter suit. Kind of Cary Grant/James Bond/Gregory Peck but a bit more "rustic" look with a beautiful Midnight Navy Brioni tie. What I mean with "best" is the biggest bang for one's buck in terms of leather quality, shoe build quality/manufacturer, recraftability (if necessary) and so forth.

I did some searching and found three candidates I personally like. I'd love to have some input from shoe afficionados/experts. Size wise its a bit of a different discussion. I am a 12,5 D on the Alden Aberdeen Last, so a Barrie lasted J.Crew version on 11,5 D should fit as I hear near universal advice on Barrie Lasted shoes running one full size bigger. The Silvano Sassetti for PRL size 12D should work I guess, but I don't know anything about whether the sole of these shoes might be comfortable to walk on or whether they might be recraftable and mainly how these shoes - I mean to what quality standards - they have been made. I don't know so much about the Ralph Lauren shoe quality from Italy...The third option are the RRL Wilberforce, which are made by Jospeh Cheaney in England, probably Goodyear welted and resolable. Leather also looks top as well as the cut/form of the last (currently unavailable in my size online), and I assume since a 12 D in my Ralph Lauren Marlow Cordovan Penny Loafers made by Crockett & Jones fits me well I guess a 12 D from Cheaney should work there, too.

Candidate 1. Alden for J.Crew Pebbled Leather special makeup with exposed eyelets, double leather sole (345-386$)

Candidate 2: Double Ralph Lauren (RRL) Wilberforce made by Cheaney in England - French Grain Leather - Double leather sole - (439$ or more)

Candidate 3. Polo Ralph Lauren Pebble Grain McMurray (distressed) produced by Silvano Sassetti with that pretty beefy Vibram (winter) sole (275-325$)

 

[tan1415]

I found this blazer from polo blue label.
is 100% cashmere.
model is polo1 with 2 buttons and 2 slits.
in labels stated made in USA from imported fabrics.
retail price is 1499€. Is that realistic price?
who made this?
fit is kinda different. Seems quite short compared with my prl suits.

 

[drewzter]

looks like hickey feeman made that.

 

[drewzter]

Purchased these elegant bad boys recently and I am aware they are crockett and jones and what tannery box calf they used, but I wonder around what year they were made.

 

[sartorialism]

Who makes these? TIA

 

[clee1982]

These are women’s no?