The Official RRL Thread

[edubs01]

Does anybody own the Regiment Ripstop Cargos in the Offier Fit and can comment on sizing?
http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/...b=ln_men_cs2_chinos&view=99&parentPage=family

 

[david3558]

I have some questions for you experts here:

• Firstly, whom makes the shoes/boots for RRL? I see the Wingtips are crafted in England (C&J?) and the Chukkas are made in the USA.
• Second, how do the shoes compare to the standard RL offerings - and sizing?
• Lastly, what would be the top 3 must-buy's from RRL? (I hear the Officer Chinos are great!)

Thanks so much!

 

[zippyh]



I have some questions for you experts here:

• Firstly, whom makes the shoes/boots for RRL? I see the Wingtips are crafted in England (C&J?) and the Chukkas are made in the USA.
• Second, how do the shoes compare to the standard RL offerings - and sizing?
• Lastly, what would be the top 3 must-buy's from RRL? (I hear the Officer Chinos are great!)

Thanks so much!

Some speculation about the longwings.
http://www.styleforum.net/t/120192/the-official-rrl-thread/14040#post_6184967

 

[david3558]



Some speculation about the longwings.
http://www.styleforum.net/t/120192/the-official-rrl-thread/14040#post_6184967

Thanks a bunch for the link to your post. What do you think of the quality if they were to be from Cheaney/Church's?

 

[Trimalchio]

I have some questions for you experts here:

• Firstly, whom makes the shoes/boots for RRL? I see the Wingtips are crafted in England (C&J?) and the Chukkas are made in the USA.
• Second, how do the shoes compare to the standard RL offerings - and sizing?
• Lastly, what would be the top 3 must-buy's from RRL? (I hear the Officer Chinos are great!)

Thanks so much!

My favorite piece is a pair of rigid or one washed jeans. Pick whatever cut fits you best. I like the Straights or Low Straights.

 

[hoit1981]



Thanks a bunch for the link to your post. What do you think of the quality if they were to be from Cheaney/Church's?

The quality would be very good. The Ralph markup would be spectacular. If you're looking for calf, you'd be better off purchasing some longwings from Cheaney / Church's / Alden directly, without the RL markup. However, in a sale the RL could be a very good price indeed.

Just my $0.02.

 

[hoit1981]



[*] Lastly, what would be the top 3 must-buy's from RRL?

1 x slim-fit rigid
1 x slim-fit once-washed
1 x slim-fit rinsed

All Japanese denims.

 

[david3558]



The quality would be very good. The Ralph markup would be spectacular. If you're looking for calf, you'd be better off purchasing some longwings from Cheaney / Church's / Alden directly, without the RL markup. However, in a sale the RL could be a very good price indeed.

Just my $0.02.

Thanks for your suggestion - yes I may have access to some good discounts coming up but... I'm unsure about sizing.

1 x slim-fit rigid
1 x slim-fit once-washed
1 x slim-fit rinsed

All Japanese denims.

I can't find a size chart for these, do you know where I might find it? It seems like Context used to carry them...

 

[clee1982]



this section: http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=12138267&cp=11588650&ab=ln_men_cs2_chinos

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/...138267&ab=ln_men_cs2_chinos&parentPage=family

slightly off topic, but do you still size down 2 in this one like the older ones (my old officer chino got black ink stain on it that I can't get rid off)? Are these a bit pre-distressed or it was just there for the photo effect. When I bought my old one new (28x32) it looked like it was pressed with a steam roller.

 

[clee1982]



Thanks for your suggestion - yes I may have access to some good discounts coming up but... I'm unsure about sizing.
I can't find a size chart for these, do you know where I might find it? It seems like Context used to carry them...

If you have a large calf, skip slim fit, go for low straight or straight if you like higher raise. I haven't bought any RRL in a long time, but it used to be I always size down 2 i.e. if I am true waist 30 I will buy 28. Looks like it's not always the case these days though...

 

[zippyh]

The quality would be very good. The Ralph markup would be spectacular. If you're looking for calf, you'd be better off purchasing some longwings from Cheaney / Church's / Alden directly, without the RL markup. However, in a sale the RL could be a very good price indeed.

Just my $0.02.

Thanks for your suggestion - yes I may have access to some good discounts coming up but... I'm unsure about sizing.

Agree with what Hoit said.

I got a pair of the Cheaney RRL Bowery boots on sale for something like $450 last year. They're nice enough for that price but I honestly wouldn't pay much more for them.
Sizing is kind of funky on them too. It's a fairly high volume/wide last but also short.
I went Barrie last size in them. I have plenty of width but length is just barely enough.
The bulbous shape of the last also makes the Barrie look sleek in comparison.

 

[RRL CLOTHING]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=rrl&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Does anyone know if these guys are stockists in the UK or just outlet resellers?

 

[zippyh]



http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=rrl&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Does anyone know if these guys are stockists in the UK or just outlet resellers?

They're an SF affiliate.
http://www.styleforum.net/t/299963/malford-of-london-official-affiliate-thread

 

[RRL CLOTHING]

Ah yes, I was just under the impression RL doesn't allow their authorized resellers to post pictures/listings up on ebay.

Nice selection they have BTW.

 

[hoit1981]



Ah yes, I was just under the impression RL doesn't allow their authorized resellers to post pictures/listings up on ebay.

Nice selection they have BTW.

Yeah they're great huh. Awesome photos. I think they're a brick&mortar somewhere in London Town. I guess the RL lawyering machine just hasn't caught up with them yet...