Just become #Ntthick
Much Appreciated. I agree, the cardigan is are similar to the 14' version in pics, but I'm glad that I didn't pass because the construction makes them very different side by side.
Thanks Frank. My Purple Label leather ranks around #25 on the list of my favorite RL pieces all time. But if it were just a list of RL outwear, I put it around #5
on the front it has an attached belt tightener thing with a heavy plastic buckle strap. the belt doesn't hang when you tighten it, there is stow away compartment for the belt so you don't see the tip of the belt. Little holes underneath the underarm for ventilation. zipper closure on the jacket with heavy duty black metal snap buttons. the front pockets also have the same metal black metal snap buttons attached to some fabric underneath the visible pocket closure.. on the upper left side of the jacket there is a hidden compartment that is underneath the flap that opens and close with a golden zipper instead of the normal black zipper that is used on the jacket. Only the owner of the jacket will know about the gold zipper it's completely hidden.There are 2 pull string draw-cords at the bottom to tighten the jacket. In the middle back of the jacket there is a huge stow away pocket that is hidden underneath the flap that also open and closes with a gold zipper. You could comfortably fit a Mac-book a in the hidden back pocket and people wouldn't even know. In the inside of the jacket there is a huge interior pocket near the bottom left side that has a green pull through button closure. Also, Quinn at RRL department told me it was produced using some specially developed Japanese rip stop cotton that is exclusive to Ralph Lauren for whatever that's worth.
Like others the Stadium line would probably be my no.1 line but a close 2nd is definitely the Sportsman line. I love this line for its graphic pieces that are inspired by Hunting/Fishing magazine covers from the 1930's/40's:
I also love these 'Outdoorsman' shirts (although I'm not sure if they were part of the 'Sportsman' line?):
The reason I love RL is that it captures a sense of Americana perfectly. Ralph was from a poor immigrant family who lived in the bronx, but the classic American lifestyle and the imagery that went with it was very clear to Ralph it seems. He knew how to take this imagery, put his own spin on it and make it his own. That is how alot of great art is made, and Ralphs Best pieces are great pieces of art in my opinion.
The New York subcultures that formed around Polo in the late 80s and 90s are fascinating to me because they also took this idea of taking something that wasnt meant for them (expensive clothing, that was aimed at rich preppy kids at the time) and using it to create their own unique style. This culture felt very organic though and not forced like modern day fashion trends are.
90% of the brands items are pretty mediocre in my opinion. However, the pieces represented in that 10% niche really hit that perfect spot between 'Cheesiness' and classic design. Much like Pop Art does. Stuff like the 92 Ski graphic definitely makes me think of Roy Lichtenstein.
I'll take that blue/green off your hands if it's a burden to ya!! lol
