The Official RRL Thread

[Bamaboots]

Very nice BB!

Thank you, sir.

 

[DandySF]

I've been enjoying this denim shirt on the weekend, as a light layer during summer in San Francisco. In looking at the photo I see the officer chinos need to be shortened a bit.

 

[Lotuspath]

***** FAVORITE RRL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS *****

Okay, I know you’re all on Instagram so don‘t even try to deny it. As a homage to SLCRich (and his infamous bathroom mirror) I thought it might be interesting to post some of my favorite RRL Instagram accounts.

FIRST, the most famous:

Mark Large (@1lrg) • Instagram photos and videos

51K Followers, 2,114 Following, 3,845 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Mark Large (@1lrg)

www.instagram.com

Mark Large, not posting as much RRL as he used to but still the “king”. A British house painter by trade, but also a dude living in vintage. The entire RRL community seems to bow down in awe when he hits our shores.

Oli Congress (@olicongress) • Instagram photos and videos

21K Followers, 1,002 Following, 1,334 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Oli Congress (@olicongress)

www.instagram.com

OilCongress, another well know RRL obsessed Brit. Appears to have recently had a baby and we all know what happens then.

landapaintings (@julienlanda) • Instagram photos and videos

21K Followers, 720 Following, 1,671 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from landapaintings (@julienlanda)

www.instagram.com

Julien Landa, Dutch painter, not nearly as active as he was a few years back. Must have finally reached the RRL saturation point. Is that even possible?

SECOND, the best of the US:

Randy Hughes (@doublerrandall) • Instagram photos and videos

10K Followers, 2,388 Following, 1,595 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Randy Hughes (@doublerrandall)

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Randy Hughes; I check Randy’s account when I want to see items I regret not buying and want to see again.

✯THE UNION OF BROTHERHOOD✯ (@union_brotherhood) • Instagram photos and videos

23K Followers, 1,193 Following, 913 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ✯THE UNION OF BROTHERHOOD✯ (@union_brotherhood)

www.instagram.com

Union Brotherhood; pure RRL at it’s finest with nice photography.

(@snakeoilprovisions) • Instagram photos and videos

52K Followers, 521 Following, 3,291 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from (@snakeoilprovisions)

www.instagram.com

Snake Oil Provisions: Okay, so I know this shop is an authorized RRL dealer but still, they have all the bases covered

Perseverance~Brotherhood® (@circa1893) • Instagram photos and videos

7,001 Followers, 724 Following, 1,897 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Perseverance~Brotherhood® (@circa1893)

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Circa1893: plenty of older items and accessories. This man seems to ooze RRL.

THIRD, more great Asian accounts:

Spirit (@dennyspirit) • Instagram photos and videos

23K Followers, 2,800 Following, 131 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Spirit (@dennyspirit)

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Denny Spirit: another oversees vendor that does Old Southwest style better than the folks in the Southwest.

穿帮帮主 Trad Band (@wayne97677) • Instagram photos and videos

11K Followers, 985 Following, 210 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from 穿帮帮主 Trad Band (@wayne97677)

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Trad “Wayne” Brand: okay, we all know Wayne smokes too much, but nice wardrobe.

◾️GARYU (@garyujapan) • Instagram photos and videos

3,621 Followers, 4 Following, 894 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ◾️GARYU (@garyujapan)

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Shota Shimizu (@garyu_shimizu) • Instagram photos and videos

3,551 Followers, 224 Following, 325 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Shota Shimizu (@garyu_shimizu)

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Shota Shimizu and Gary U Japan; they’re like an RRL lookbook.

FOURTH, RRL staffers:

Ste Lo (@stelo1009) • Instagram photos and videos

6,580 Followers, 1,421 Following, 654 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ste Lo (@stelo1009)

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Steve from West Broadway: the style master, great account with a nice mix of non-RRL

Pythagore "Kraze Chelbe`" 🇭🇹 (@pythagore_hemingway_the_poet) • Instagram photos and videos

20K Followers, 4,600 Following, 4,502 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Pythagore "Kraze Chelbe`" 🇭🇹 (@pythagore_hemingway_the_poet)

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Pyt from Billyburg B’klyn: no longer working with Ralph but is still the emperor of layering. I’ve seen him layer three shirts AND a jacket.

BONUS:

Ludlow Blunt (@ludlowblunt) • Instagram photos and videos

19K Followers, 7,951 Following, 9,946 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ludlow Blunt (@ludlowblunt)

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Ludlow Blunt; This is the single greatest “guy stuff” Instagram account I have ever seen. Russell Manly (a transplanted Brit) is a barber with a shop right next door to RRL Williamsburg and is often the co-host of RRL Summer cocktail soirées. You probably have also seen him in “Denim Dudes” and is often featured in Clutch Magazine. The interior of his shop is all vintage barbershop (he also has a second shop in Japan). You’ll need to scroll through this account to find some of his RRL collection, but you’ll definitely discover some real gems. Like about 26 rows down is a picture of Dave Mitchell (former W’burg manager and RRL model) and Sunday (another former RRL W’burg associate who you may have also seen on the cover of Clutch Magazine). Abandoned mansions, burlesque and Art Deco, what’s not to like?

Have I missed anyone? I would really like to see some of the RRL accounts other posters follow to add to my crew. Care to share?

Back in October 2020 (above) I posted some of my favorite RRL laden Instagram accounts and included Russell (Denim Dude) Manley of Ludow Blunt as a Bonus. Russell has a really great IG account well worth taking a peek. Anyway, I just saw the new RRL IG account and see RL is previewing the 2022 Fall season with a video of Russell Manley giving RRL model/actor Dikayl Rimmasch a straight edge shave in his Ludlow Blunt barbershop which is also in the same building (used to be next door) to the Williamsburg Brooklyn RRL store.



BTW, Todd Snyder just opened his first Brooklyn store up the corner in the same 85 North 3rd Street building plus there was a fairly recent addition of a Paul Stuart shop also in the building. Plus, there is a very new Faherty store diagonally across the street in the former Pilgrim Surf + Supply store. The intersection of Wythe Avenue and North 3rd is becoming a really nice little open air men‘s clothing mall in NYC.

 

[mak1277]

I've been enjoying this denim shirt on the weekend, as a light layer during summer in San Francisco. In looking at the photo I see the officer chinos need to be shortened a bit.

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My opinion, you’d be better off just rolling/cuffing them yourself

 

[Viral]

Someone please sell me their dark rinse RRL western shirt in SZ M

 

[Bing75]

@mfbnyc and @Bing75 wondering if you can comment on the paint splatter pants and sizing?

As mentioned not slim quite baggy and a full fit, also mine were a touch too long so i got them altered. Love them with plain white t-shirt or white camp collar shirt some nike blazers and your ready to roll.

 

[espen]

As mentioned not slim quite baggy and a full fit, also mine were a touch too long so i got them altered. Love them with plain white t-shirt or white camp collar shirt some nike blazers and your ready to roll.

Got it. Is the waist an inch or two bigger than tagged?

 

[RamiJ]

Looking for a little help on determining authenticity of an item. Some context. I bought one of these versions from a fellow forum member over a year ago. I loved it but it was size Small and I really needed a medium. A medium popped up on Grailed so I snatched it up. Once it arrived I noticed how different the two pieces were. The Grailed member claims the bought it from Ralph Lauren at Lennox Mall and swears by the authenticity but the wash of the fabric, the size of the lettering, and the stitching are all different. Is one of these legit and the other counterfeit? Did RRL make two versions of this jersey? Any one have the same one that could do a comparison for me? Thank you for your help.

 

[hyunbin09]

Indigo Cotton Baseball Jersey

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

light wash looks authentic. Dark wash….suspect

 

[heebalabala]

Got it. Is the waist an inch or two bigger than tagged?

Take one size down from your true waist.

 

[Lenard]

Looking for a little help on determining authenticity of an item. Some context. I bought one of these versions from a fellow forum member over a year ago. I loved it but it was size Small and I really needed a medium. A medium popped up on Grailed so I snatched it up. Once it arrived I noticed how different the two pieces were. The Grailed member claims the bought it from Ralph Lauren at Lennox Mall and swears by the authenticity but the wash of the fabric, the size of the lettering, and the stitching are all different. Is one of these legit and the other counterfeit? Did RRL make two versions of this jersey? Any one have the same one that could do a comparison for me? Thank you for your help.
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The dark blue one on the right is a fake one. I saw some on ebay a bit ago and have the same shirt in size small from the RL website.

 

[aquila49]

My opinion, you’d be better off just rolling/cuffing them yourself

I'm in agreement with that. Cuffs are cool.

 

[aquila49]

Looking for a little help on determining authenticity of an item. Some context. I bought one of these versions from a fellow forum member over a year ago. I loved it but it was size Small and I really needed a medium. A medium popped up on Grailed so I snatched it up. Once it arrived I noticed how different the two pieces were. The Grailed member claims the bought it from Ralph Lauren at Lennox Mall and swears by the authenticity but the wash of the fabric, the size of the lettering, and the stitching are all different. Is one of these legit and the other counterfeit? Did RRL make two versions of this jersey? Any one have the same one that could do a comparison for me? Thank you for your help.
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I love fashion-crime forensics!

 

[RamiJ]

Indigo Cotton Baseball Jersey

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

light wash looks authentic. Dark wash….suspect

The dark blue one on the right is a fake one. I saw some on ebay a bit ago and have the same shirt in size small from the RL website.

Thank you both! That's what I suspected as well. Appreciate the confirmation. Seller is still fighting me on it so opened up a claim through Paypal and will let them help. Stay safe out there... plenty of really closely executed counterfeit items out there.

 

[mfbnyc]

Thank you both! That's what I suspected as well. Appreciate the confirmation. Seller is still fighting me on it so opened up a claim through Paypal and will let them help. Stay safe out there... plenty of really closely executed counterfeit items out there.

It could be legit from a sample sale ... I have been to Ralph sample sales and seen samples that don't look like the final product (or that were never produced). We have all seen that with their online photos. It seems like an awful lot of work to make a fake of that particular shirt. Also, in my experience at the sample sales, all the RRL samples were mediums which was great for me and bummer for friend I went with who is a large. I would lean here toward this is a sample.