RRL Rodeo Ralph Lauren

[mpukas]

When I was in Austin, TX a few weeks aog I stopped into a men's clothing shop that carries RRL ( @Broark knows the shop). All of the stuff, mainly shirts and a couple jackets I think, looked pretty good. It was all made in India and shirt prices were $225+. There's no way in hell I'd pay that much for a Made in India shirt that prolly costs about $10-$15 to make there - and that's a lot - and then a HUGE mark-up to put the RRL name/logo on it. There's also a RL flagship store in Aspen, and it is a really cool store. But same thing - made overseas products with a HUGE mark-up. It's thanks to SuFu and the great members here that I'm now more educated about what real quality is. I've never been into brand imagery and hype, as alluring as RRL is. 

Saying all that, I do have a pair of Ralph Lauren English made wingtip boots I picked up at the Vail store nearly 20 years ago at the end of the season sale, that are really sweet. 

[Broark]

The same store had a 250 dollar bandana on display too, no idea where it’s made though. 

[dudewuttheheck]

2 hours ago, mpukas said:

When I was in Austin, TX a few weeks aog I stopped into a men's clothing shop that carries RRL ( @Broark knows the shop). All of the stuff, mainly shirts and a couple jackets I think, looked pretty good. It was all made in India and shirt prices were $225+. There's no way in hell I'd pay that much for a Made in India shirt that prolly costs about $10-$15 to make there - and that's a lot - and then a HUGE mark-up to put the RRL name/logo on it. There's also a RL flagship store in Aspen, and it is a really cool store. But same thing - made overseas products with a HUGE mark-up. It's thanks to SuFu and the great members here that I'm now more educated about what real quality is. I've never been into brand imagery and hype, as alluring as RRL is. 

Saying all that, I do have a pair of Ralph Lauren English made wingtip boots I picked up at the Vail store nearly 20 years ago at the end of the season sale, that are really sweet. 

Those shoes are probably made by Edward Green. I believe they've made shoes for Ralph Lauren in the past. Possibly John Lobb too, but I think it's Edward Green.

[Maynard Friedman]

10 hours ago, Broark said:

The same store had a 250 dollar bandana on display too, no idea where it’s made though. 

Probably manufactured cheaply in some bandana republic 

[engine]

RЯL slim fit after about 5 years of irregular wearing

[superheavent]

On 11/18/2018 at 2:29 AM, engine said:

RЯL slim fit after about 5 years of irregular wearing

Nice blue color!

i'm curios about the belt too... what brand is it? where can i get it?

[engine]

On 19.11.2018 at 2:34 PM, superheavent said:

i'm curios about the belt too... what brand is it? where can i get it

I am the manufacturer of this belt. It is made of oak bark bridle leather by J.&F.J. Baker.

[Broark]

So it's just been a chore coat kinda week for me. I picked up this RRL herringbone coat marked down to 160 from 690 bucks, kinda insane.
I'm really happy with it considering I had been looking for something very similar made by RMC (can't remember the model but I don't think it's currently in production anymore) and this was a fraction of the cost.
Prefect weight for the temps around these parts, fits well too.

[MJF9]

@Broark really good looking jacket and great fit... you're a top chore finder!

[edmond]

On 12/29/2018 at 12:04 PM, Broark said:

So it's just been a chore coat kinda week for me. I picked up this RRL herringbone coat marked down to 160 from 690 bucks, kinda insane.
I'm really happy with it considering I had been looking for something very similar made by RMC (can't remember the model but I don't think it's currently in production anymore) and this was a fraction of the cost.
Prefect weight for the temps around these parts, fits well too.

Whats the measurement austin?

[Broark]

I’ll get you some measurements when I get back in town Ed.

[Broark]

@edmond here are the measurements, I'm going to give it a quick wash and dry in hopes it shrinks a little.
Fits nicely over a sweatshirt but kinda big over lightweight garments.
Chest: 25 in.
Sleeves: 25 in.
Length: 30 in.

[edmond]

Thanks bro so these are a large?

[Broark]

Yeah they come up a bit big. Mine is in the wash now so I can let you know how it shrinks up.

[Broark]

Some post wash/dry fit pics.
Slimmed up just a tad, still fits nicely. Wish the sleeves were maybe half an inch longer.



 

[Geeman]

Looks spot on mate 

[diggers]

The Stripes (Shirt and Pants are RRL)

[sexlexcia]

[Akruk33]

9 hours ago, sexlexcia said:

I have this piece myself, been looking to get it framed but it's going to cost a fortune for something that big

[Cold Summer]

Every time I see this thread, I just think, "RRL doesn't stand for 'Rodeo Ralph Lauren'."

[sir_tron]

just got some slim fit rigid 33x34

[sir_tron]

added some more photos also took them to get hemmed, got the longer inseam

solely for the extra denim for future repairs

pics

 

 

 

[wmb]

Old slim fit purchased rigid - great denim, but these don’t get much wear because of the fairly low rise. There is some naturally occurring fading on the back of the knee on these

[xiaobenben]

Picked up the blue suede teddy bear, for my toddler daughter (but also kinda for me).  Mine didn't ship with the custom box so RL customer support gave me a $75 partial refund off of $240.  At $165 its merely an expensive teddy bear, rather than an outrageously priced teddy bear.    Kinda like it, so does the kid.  FYI on a fringe RRL item.

 

 

Edited July 9, 2020 by xiaobenben

[sir_tron]

Wanted to contribute to this dead tread. I went back and i saw the stuff the about the bad business practice of ralph laruen, shits crazy lol, but what can you really expect from such big brand.

back to the denim tho

worn most days since July 1 no wash no soak unless you count sweat as a soaking agent.

[indigoeagle]

RRL - Elkhorn

I haven't worn this in a long time.

 

[effdatnoise]

low straight with fairly regular wear since March

[sir_tron]

i really really wanted to wash them but my now Fiance said i should wait soooo....

i took some evo pic instead.

 started in July, did a warm soak with bonners in back October.

Edited March 8, 2021 by sir_tron
grammer

[mr.invincible]

would like to pick up some RRL raw denim, but it seems like they're sold out everywhere? anyone know a place that still has stock or did they stop producing them?

Edited April 6, 2021 by mr.invincible

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I don't know where are you located but did you try RL's homepage?