Ralph Lauren Purple Label Experts Needed

[Mycroft11Zero]

Hello all,

I have a few questions regarding the RLPL suit I found. I am currently on my vacation in Japan and decided to do some thrift shopping. I came across this RLPL Suit, perfect condition, and fit me like a glove. Most importantly, it is a size 34S (44C EU). It is my first time in my life to find something in a size 34S... 34R is difficult, but 34S... I have to admit that it was impossible... until I found this of course. Though, I had to decide whether to get the Sartorio Napoli Sportcoat or this. The price was around $500.















The questions are:

1. Who made the suit?
I understand that RLPL used St. Andrews, and now is using Caruso. I wonder who was the maker of this suit, considering the tags and the labels?

2. Does the 4x2 DB suit common these days?

Thanks!

 

[dreamspace]

1. It's made by Caruso

2. If you're more comfortable with 6x2, you could always just add two more buttons. I also have a Custom Fit RLPL with 4x2, never bothered me.

However, that's a pretty loud pinstripe. Not sure in what context you're going to use it, but It's really not too suitable for work.

 

[Mycroft11Zero]

What's the difference between Caruso's and Saint Andrews'?

 

[dreamspace]

From personal experience, St. Andrews can have a bit more structured shoulders.
I own, and have owned a few from each, but never bothered to go through the fine details. I just like the styling of RLPL.

Some will say that St. Andrews has a bit more handwork and details.

 

[TimelesStyle]

I believe they have gone back to using St. Andrews for RLPL in the last year or so.

 

[Mycroft11Zero]

The suit I bought was from the 2011. I believe Caruso was making the RLPL suit at that time as well.

Anyone has pictures of the inner tags of both the Caruso and Saint Andrews?

 

[dreamspace]

St. Andrew looks like this




The Caruso will have a Purple colored tag, and the standard "Ralph Lauren Hand Tailored" + Name + Date tag

 

[slam]

Sorry to dig up an old post, but does anyone know who made this RRL suit blazer??? I was told maybe Caruso, but the label doesn't look right for Caruso (to my untrained eye).

 

[ultramantaro]

it could be corneliani. that's reported by multiple sources as another maker for RL suits/jackets

 

[bry2000]

Corneliani never made for RLPL.

 

[slam]

Corneliani never made for RLPL.

But my blazer was from RRL:

Indigo Sport Coat

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

 

[bry2000]

But my blazer was from RRL:

Indigo Sport Coat

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

Nevermind. I read your post too quickly.