I was hoping for more about Rugby because Rugby reminded me of the best of Polo. The Rugby stores were great, a touch theatrical, the way the original Banana Republic stores that were pure safari like 1999's The Mummy. I could never leave without buying something and often many things. So my favorites are the preppy heritage Polo and Rugby.
I enrolled in a west side L.A. high school in 1979. It was a complete fashion show. Kids were transitioning from the GQ look to either punk or preppy. Ralph Lauren and LaCoste were everywhere. Kids were literally wearing jodhpurs and riding boots to school with their button-down Polo oxford shirts. For me, Ralph Lauren and Polo is very been-there-done that. The heyday is long over. Plus, I think it symbolizes WASPY snobbery. What *was* good at that time, is that wool and angora sweaters were cheap and plentiful. 100% wool slacks, suits, and coats were actually affordable. And even though designer labels were everywhere, one could still find high quality clothing made of linen, silk, wool, and cotton without designer labels at a very good price. I can’t even begin to describe the kinds of treasures that could be found from the 50s and 60s in vintage shops for almost nothing back then, even on Melrose Av.
Thanks for teaching men how to dress - like women- men have gotten into a lazy and bad habit of not taking care of themselves and looking well-groomed!! Great videos now if I can find women’s videos like yours!!
I'm a bald dude in the mountains. I have a cashmere hat, a wool hat from JWM, a Carhartt hat, a Dickies hat, along with a few others and they're all fine. I don't have the pilling problem you had on any of my hats except one Duluth acrylic hat.
Until about 2011, ROSS sold brand-new ,100% cotton Ralph Lauren (and Laura Ashley) bed linens for next to nothing. A Chaps comforter set in queen, for example, would cost $50 bucks. Now, a used one is $200-$300 on eBay. I bought plenty while I had the chance because I love his high-quality sheets, comforters, and dust ruffles in those big floral patterns. Plus, I sensed they probably wouldn’t be around very long. For me, they will never go out of style.
Hey buddy, great content. Ive watched a few of your videos now and have definitely learned a lot / appreciate your knowledge. One thing i would say is the background music can sometimes clash with the content and can be a bit distracting. Might be helpful to work on music selection. Just my 2 cents. Thanks again
I love vintage Lacoste! I’m not a brands person but recently I’ve been actively searching out Lacoste. I recently found a butter yellow sweater at the thrift I was so happy! 🧈🐊
I wore some of that 80's...90's...seeing even what you shared...got me back into creating in my visual art expression of Mask making...Walrus Ivory...Inupiaq...even make mask buttons...thnx 4 sharing n me wanting to still dress w/style n function function...again...@ 70...!!!😮😮😮
I have a fantastic vintage yellow linen double breasted BB blazer that is unbelievably cool. Adore it. And I’m always hunting for those banker button downs with the French cuffs. They are such a great find. And just scored a trench coat on ThredUP for only $30.
Side note: those vintage BR catalogs remind me very much of J Peterman. Which has amazing quality items. And they also instantly reminded me of the Duluth Trading Co catalogs now.
This video rocks. I’d love to see more on BR. I’ve got tons of great late 90s BR that I wear on a regular basis. I also have pieces that I bought brand new 20 year ago that still look new. As an elder millennial I can say BR used to be an experience. It fades but now it’s back. Have you seen that they launched a home goods collection?! They seem to be thriving.
Definitely coming back for all the RL episodes. This is the kind of video I love watching. So well done. Thank you! If you want to go into more detail definitely do it. We’d watch. Side note: I have some killer vintage women’s wear from the brand that I’ll never part with. 3-piece navy pinstripe suit, brown suede western jacket. Love! 💕
A great tutorial! As an RL buyer since the 1990s (new and used) I’ve determined that the Polo brand and RRL brand are the best value. Further to this, I’ve found that his sweaters and shirts are the best investment and best value; they’re also usually timeless in terms of style and trend. You can wear them decades later and they still feel appropriate, comfortable and look great. That’s not to say his pants, jeans, etc aren’t any good, I just feel his shirts and sweaters are his best offerings. His dress socks are not great quality at all: holes after just a few wears. Sports socks (white, black and multicoloured l) fare much better. Underwear is average. Outerwear (coats, jackets) need to be thoroughly examined for quality issues before buying: I have never had luck with his parkas (ripped lining, tearing at the seams) but his lightweight coats and jackets are usually excellent. Thanks again for the video!
I have 2 Lauren RL mens suits and I enjoy them alot. Quality is a bit thinner but if you are on a budget it is a fine choice. Also would love to see a video exclusivley on their different pants and fits
You could get some really nice Loren, Ralph, Lauren or Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren items. Like a all cashmere overcoat. Everything is quality it just depends on what peace you’re getting. Some of the tweet suits are super quality.
I was able to track down a brooks brothers brooksgate suit from the 70’s. It’s navy blue with a light grey windowpane and the pants have forward pleats! Thanks for the video.
You should definitely check out the outlet stores. Lots of work has gone into elevating the experience and the quality. Not sure where you live but definitely worth a look. Great content by the way👍🏻
