The Official RRL Thread

subdivide · Jul 19, 2010

May I offer a dissenting opinion? I made a visit to the Melrose RRL today, and... the prices are ridiculous. Plaid cotton western shirts at $185 to $250. Chambray buttondown $250... chambray workshirt about that price. Red denim jeans are $350.

I like the materials, I like the "curated" vintage items that make the store an interesting visit. I think the "experience" of the store is fun. But the prices are over the top, especially for items that are done better by japanese and other designers. I see RRL playing catchup on many pieces, whether they are riffing on vintage western and workwear, or rushing out versions of pieces originally done by smaller companies.

Anyway, I don't think RRL stuff warrants the high prices of their retail or ebay.

james_timothy · Jul 19, 2010

Originally Posted by subdivide

May I offer a dissenting opinion?
You may.

Of course, you are likely to be shouted down on a thread devoted to RRL love.

Lynx_the_one · Jul 19, 2010

Originally Posted by subdivide

May I offer a dissenting opinion? I made a visit to the Melrose RRL today, and... the prices are ridiculous. Plaid cotton western shirts at $185 to $250. Chambray buttondown $250... chambray workshirt about that price. Red denim jeans are $350.

I like the materials, I like the "curated" vintage items that make the store an interesting visit. I think the "experience" of the store is fun. But the prices are over the top, especially for items that are done better by japanese and other designers. I see RRL playing catchup on many pieces, whether they are riffing on vintage western and workwear, or rushing out versions of pieces originally done by smaller companies.

Anyway, I don't think RRL stuff warrants the high prices of their retail or ebay.

The raw jeans at 220 are a great value, and a lot of the washes RRL does are really, really nice. I also love the slim boot cut. I think everything other then the made in the USA jeans/cords are rather overpriced.

HRoi · Jul 19, 2010

Given that you guys are likely talking about the massive influx of jeans that hit the Polo outlets in the last 2 weeks, the main difference between the mens and womens jeans in that batch is that the mens jeans have 5 buttons on the fly, and the womens have 4 buttons.

This info was kindly told me by another member, and i examined a bunch of these jeans and it looks like he was right. But ymmv

King Leer · Jul 19, 2010

...BUT you must also take into account that even some smaller Men's sizes don't have 5 buttons because the waist is small, like a 28 or something. Even APC's are like that and other brands

IRONHORSE · Jul 19, 2010

To each is own, some folks here sells women jeans for men and vise versa.

airportlobby · Jul 21, 2010

Originally Posted by oceansaway

What's up with the outrageous prices being charged for RRL items by the eBay seller, Blue Present? I guess it's none of my business, and I don't begrudge someone making a profit, but it seems downright greedy to charge more -- in many cases a lot more -- than the original retail price.

I bet that dude smells like drakkar noir.

palma · Jul 21, 2010

Hey guys,

I am thinking about proxying some RRL sweatshirts from Japan. I was wondering what their quality is like (I am guessing they are not loopwheeled?) and the fit. Also, am I better off going with alternate brands like BR or Left Fielf (although the prices are kind of ridiculous). Will also take any other suggestions.

Thanks,

oceansaway · Jul 22, 2010

Originally Posted by airportlobby

I bet that dude smells like drakkar noir.
Actually, I prefer Old Spice.

edubs01 · Jul 23, 2010

Cool vintage RRL site I found.....
http://ralphlipschitz.tripod.com/

dougie · Jul 23, 2010

Originally Posted by subdivide

May I offer a dissenting opinion? I made a visit to the Melrose RRL today, and... the prices are ridiculous. Plaid cotton western shirts at $185 to $250. Chambray buttondown $250... chambray workshirt about that price. Red denim jeans are $350. I like the materials, I like the "curated" vintage items that make the store an interesting visit. I think the "experience" of the store is fun. But the prices are over the top, especially for items that are done better by japanese and other designers. I see RRL playing catchup on many pieces, whether they are riffing on vintage western and workwear, or rushing out versions of pieces originally done by smaller companies. Anyway, I don't think RRL stuff warrants the high prices of their retail or ebay.
You're absolutely right. RRL is at its core a rich man's J Crew. The stuff is overpriced and a lot of it isn't even made in America. But...it's really nice stuff. And I don't mind paying for it. See that site that's linked above: they're selling an idea that I like to buy sometimes. Not all the time, and not for everything, but their goods are generally well made and well marketed and really that's what people respond to. Plus their oxfords are perfect and worth the premium, but maybe that's just me.

theRRshop · Jul 26, 2010

Originally Posted by airportlobby

I bet that dude smells like drakkar noir.
Originally Posted by oceansaway :
What's up with the outrageous prices being charged for RRL items by the eBay seller, Blue Present? I guess it's none of my business, and I don't begrudge someone making a profit, but it seems downright greedy to charge more -- in many cases a lot more -- than the original retail price.

They are really soaking in the ones that eventually buy, they don't sell too much at their prices, but when they do, it makes up for the month. I would never charge such prices as they do, and I would never buy from them even as the collector I am.

RRL_Supplier · Jul 30, 2010

Anyone attend the RRL party last night on Melrose?

eglbc · Jul 30, 2010

as a rrl supplier i assume you did.

King Leer · Jul 31, 2010

Originally Posted by eglbc

as a rrl supplier i assume you did.

Good one

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