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    edgarallanpoe
    Raw and Unwashed
    @indigostiff
    Joined: 3 Oct 2023

    @indigostiff no question that IH is better quality.

    last edited by 30 Nov 2023, 15:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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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.

      last edited by 30 Nov 2023, 16:45 S 1 Reply Last reply 25 Jan 2024, 01:42 Reply Quote 0
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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.

            last edited by 21 Dec 2023, 11:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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....

                last edited by 3 Jan 2024, 16:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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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.

                                last edited by Skelly 0 4 Nov 2024, 20:10 11 Apr 2024, 17:14 I 1 Reply Last reply 11 Apr 2024, 17:21 Reply Quote 0
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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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                                    last edited by indigostiff 5 Mar 2024, 18:23 3 May 2024, 18:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      indigostiff
                                      Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                                      The guersney shirt. This is the beauty of RRL - the accents. We'll see how it looks in real life.
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                                      last edited by 7 May 2024, 11:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                        Eza
                                        Joined: 1 May 2024

                                        I love RRL stuff but easier to win the lottery twice than to find it in Canadian shops. And I hate buying pieces online unless like Iron Heart has the best "how we measure videos". Nothing worse than having to pay for shipping to return something that does not fit and shipping to Canada is always very costly...

                                        last edited by 7 May 2024, 12:51 I 1 Reply Last reply 7 May 2024, 14:33 Reply Quote 1
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                                          indigostiff
                                          @Eza
                                          Joined: 23 Jul 2023

                                          @Eza I do find RRL sizing a bit more consistent, though. I am a solid Large in all RRL - shirts, sweaters, jackets, western shirts, etc. With IH, I am a M, XL and XXL, depending.

                                          last edited by 7 May 2024, 14:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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