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    edgarallanpoe
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 3 Oct 2023

    The criticism of RRL pricing is valid. However, the RRL stuff is very well made and stylish. I own several RRL shirts and I get more compliments on those shirts than any other company in my wardrobe. The main criticism I have with RRL is that their sizing is all over the place and their website is not very helpful with sizing because they just use the generic measurements and a lot of their garments are unique in size making those generic measurements useless. I had this happen with a hoodie recently. I have other RRL hoodies and I'm an XL, upon receiving the hoodie it was obvious that this was not a garment that matched the measurements of their other hoodies. On the plus side the RRL website has incredible sales where you can pick up some really nice pieces for 50% off...or more. I don't own any RRL denim so can't comment on that.

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      Matt
      見習いボス
      Joined: 4 Oct 2011

      I love RRL style. I don’t love RRL pricing for stuff made in China.

      I visited a RRL store in Georgetown once and I still think about how cozy it was. Best retail store vibes ever.

      last edited by Matt 30 Nov 2023, 14:54 E 1 Reply Last reply 30 Nov 2023, 16:45 Reply Quote 3
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        indigostiff
        @edgarallanpoe
        Joined: 23 Jul 2023

        @edgarallanpoe Exactly. They have more sales than a furniture store. Their southwest styling is dead-on usually, but when you go back to the basics, the quality is a little bit wonky, whereas IH is stronger. RRL specializes in pre-distressing, too, if that's your thing.

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          edgarallanpoe
          Raw and Unwashed
          @indigostiff
          Joined: 3 Oct 2023

          @indigostiff no question that IH is better quality.

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            edgarallanpoe
            Raw and Unwashed
            @Matt
            Joined: 3 Oct 2023

            @Matt not all their stuff is made in China, the line is composed of stuff made from all over the place. IIRC their jeans are made in the US.

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              Matt
              見習いボス
              Joined: 4 Oct 2011

              I don’t always discount brands for having Chinese made products or for having outrageous mark ups. RL has been doing what they do forever so I can’t argue with their place in the market. That’s business after all. Besides, there are plenty of smaller brands in China that are doing it right and suffer from the stigma.

              Personally, I like IH better.

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                indigostiff
                Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                US made of Japanese denim.

                RRL STRAIGHT FIT SELVEDGE JEAN - EAST/WEST RINSE WASH -

                I had my tailor bring the legs in to slim fit for $40, IAW IH 666s - much better.

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                  Graeme
                  啓蒙家
                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                  I find RRL to be variable. I've got a lovely packable helmet / tote bag that's made of a thick nylon. But I took a look at the Falcon backpack last week and thought that the fabric felt flimsy for something that's got quite a large price tag.

                  RRL Falcon Backpack

                  I could get something like a USA made Filson rucksack for the same price. It might not be as pretty, but it'd have a similar aesthetic and last a lot longer.

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                    indigostiff
                    Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                    So subtle, so fresh 🙏🏽

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                      edgarallanpoe
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @indigostiff
                      Joined: 3 Oct 2023

                      @indigostiff That shirt is bad assed....

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                        indigostiff
                        Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                        Just loving some “pre-broken in” time with my RRLs 🤣🤣
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                          indigostiff
                          Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                          The RLPL Clifton Suede Type III unmodified, unlined trucker, with sleeves shortened. Rarely do I see a grail piece - here, I do.

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                            indigostiff
                            Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                            All RRL but the boots (Rios) —

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                              Sage954
                              Iron Heart Deity
                              Joined: 1 Apr 2012

                              @Matt these are from the RRL store that was in Georgetown. Bought them in 1995. Still wear them weekly. Branded RRL, but Stamped Made in England. No idea who actually made them.

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                                Sage954
                                Iron Heart Deity
                                @edgarallanpoe
                                Joined: 1 Apr 2012

                                @edgarallanpoe

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                                  Matt
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                  Pretty rad!

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                                    indigostiff
                                    Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                                    New old favorite 🔥
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                                      Skelly 0
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 25 Apr 2023

                                      In Canada there isn't much of an opportunity to experience RRL in person. However I recently visited the RL store in Yorkdale mall and they had a small section of RRL items. I have to say, I was underwhelmed. Most of the plaid and waffle shirts felt like something I could get at the GAP for 1/10 the price.

                                      Prior to this visit I almost placed a large order online. Im glad I didn't.

                                      Am I missing something? Is there some insider info as to what items are worth the money. Just jackets? Heavy knits?

                                      Compared to every item I have ever experienced from Iron Heart, RRL doesn't come close.

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                                        indigostiff
                                        @Skelly 0
                                        Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                                        @Skelly-0 RRL is only good (to me) for accent pieces and their weathering / fatiguing at purchase. Also, some of their Americana / Chimayo stuff is good, but only as accent pieces. To me, their waffle stuff and plaids are mall-wear -- nothing special, you're right. And obscenely expensive. Their collabs are sometimes nice - like their Rios boot collab for hand-tooled western boots - just magnificent. But then again, they're not making it, Rios is.

                                        last edited by 11 Apr 2024, 17:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                          indigostiff
                                          Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                                          My sale haul. Everything is herringbone, except for the shirt. I really love it all. Especially the pants - they are my answer to linen summer pants, without the wrinkling and craziness. They’re such a nice casual fit. I just love the shirt too.

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