The Official RRL Thread

[jhcam8]

Anyone have the frog skin Camo pants? Are they lighter weight? And does the waist run the typical size big? Thanks.

 

[Lotuspath]

you are creeped out by a plate?

 

[zippyh]

Anyone have the frog skin Camo pants? Are they lighter weight? And does the waist run the typical size big? Thanks. View attachment 1614845

Typical field chino fit so big and floppy. Fabric is fairly heavy.

 

[Lotuspath]

you are creeped out by a plate?

You caught me using a poor choice of words. But still seem to be missing the larger point I was trying to make. The RRL brand is not dinner plates and tablecloths. I think it strays from the brand focus on rugged vintage workwear.

 

[tgaith77]

At the end of the day, the RRL brand is a business interested in making money and leveraging its cache to do that. Similar to the approach the other RL brands use, it attempts to create an aspirational lifestyle that extends beyond cool clothing.

 

[Patrick R]

The RRL brand is supposed to be rugged vintage workwear and western wear.

That’s your definition, but that’s clearly not RL’s. It’s always interesting to see what happens when customers experience a conflict between what they think the brand is and what the company thinks the brand is. Same in reverse.

 

[jhcam8]

Typical field chino fit so big and floppy. Fabric is fairly heavy.

Ok, thanks. Looking for warmer weather gear.

 

[clee1982]

That’s your definition, but that’s clearly not RL’s. It’s always interesting to see what happens when customers experience a conflict between what they think the brand is and what the company thinks the brand is. Same in reverse.

I don't know if it's such a large "conflict", until the poster mentioned I wouldn't even have known about the whole plate thing, it's not like on the RRL Broadway store they put RLPL suit next to RRL in an RRL specialty store, this just seem pretty much fly under the radar...

 

[glimmertwins]

At the end of the day, the RRL brand is a business interested in making money and leveraging its cache to do that. Similar to the approach the other RL brands use, it attempts to create an aspirational lifestyle that extends beyond cool clothing.

Right - this is RRL making it very clear they are a lifestyle brand.

...I would guess most people who can afford RRL probably fit into a demographic that purchases this way generally. The social mission or brand lifestyle are important to this type of person. They aren’t looking for “a vintage looking work shirt” - so much as looking for the best version of vintage Americana they can find whether it be a shirt, hat, bottle opener, wallet, or even a “ranch” dinner plate...if they wanted they could also start selling refurbished vintage motorcycles or cars - all fits under the “lifestyle”.

 

[clee1982]

actually it would be pretty cool if RL starts to sell vintage motorcycle and car, he has a good eye for those kind of stuff

 

[Chrikelnel]

actually it would be pretty cool if RL starts to sell vintage motorcycle and car, he has a good eye for those kind of stuff

I wouldn't be surprised if they end up doing something along the lines of the Todd Snyder Land Cruiser

 

[lordsuperb]

Does the RRL Selvedge Denim ever go on sale?

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[zippyh]

At the end of the day, the RRL brand is a business interested in making money and leveraging its cache to do that. Similar to the approach the other RL brands use, it attempts to create an aspirational lifestyle that extends beyond cool clothing.

I think what's odd about that instagram pic is the way they've styled that table. Shiny charger plates? Wine glasses? Ranch fantasy table calls for a big ass plate for a big ass steak with a big ass steak knife and a heavy tumbler glass for bourbon.

 

[heebalabala]

Okay, so now I’m a little creeped out. Has Ralph just jumped the shark?

Last week the Double RL IG feed posted these RRL logo diner plates (and accompanying bandana table cloth) now on sale.

Logo Plate Set

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In my opinion, this is going a tad bit too far. This is starting to now border on the Martha Stewart Home Collection. The RRL brand is supposed to be rugged vintage workwear and western wear. I was okay with the mugs, bottle openers, the blankets (super cool), rugs, collective plates and coasters, but these dinner plates and tablecloth are making me squirm a bit.
I mean really? Are we gonna do throw pillows, towels and custom soap?

The promotional theme was motorcycles and adventure ...... where do the diner plates fit in? Take note that the dinner plates are offered on the RL home page and not the RRL page so I guess there’s the rational and believe me, I apologize in advance to anyone eyeing these plates but dang ...... this is getting overly obsessive.

It’s worthwhile reading some of the IG replies, Horweendreams summed it up nicely ..... “Perfect for when RRL eats your lunch”.

I'll say this. I chuckled the first time I saw a Double RL coffee mug listed for sale and muttered something similar to what you've said here. But this morning, when I opened my kitchen cabinet to make coffee, I had my pick of six Double RL mugs. And I'll probably have a seventh at the end of this season.

I'll remind you there have been Double RL throw pillows and beach towels in past seasons. There's a throw pillow available now I think is pretty fantastic that I hope to catch on sale.

I get the desire for brand purity and tightly curated offerings and don't necessarily disagree with such an approach. But, when it's all said and done, Ralph Lauren Corp. is a publicly-traded $9B company and it will behave like one: diversify brands and product if it will generate new revenue. It's up to us consumers to reward or punish the product decisions.

If some plates and a bandana tablecloth bring them sales and revenue, I'm happy, because financial success means more Double RL. The lifestyle products -- even the ones I think are lame (and yeah, those plates aren't awesome, but how 'bout those tooled leather placemats??) -- won't change my opinion about the brand's core items.

 

[heebalabala]

Does the RRL Selvedge Denim ever go on sale?

Slim Fit Hillsview Selvedge Jean | Ralph Lauren

Shop the Men's Slim Fit Hillsview Selvedge Jean and other classic styles from Ralph Lauren. Free Shipping With an RL Account & Free Returns.

www.ralphlauren.com

If not tagged/designated as "core," yes.