tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post3395896560207250884..comments2024-03-17T21:26:02.818-04:00Comments on Made by Hand- the great Sartorial Debate: Ralph Lauren Purple LabelR. Jeffery Diduchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-26801110688098430402018-01-05T08:21:59.625-05:002018-01-05T08:21:59.625-05:00Frank Vita is the man who is responsible for much ...Frank Vita is the man who is responsible for much of the design/construction of RL’s Purple and Black label lines. An old school craftsman who’s talent is second to none. He is a personal friend of my family’s. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861172830110610212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-26246311130623355152014-03-18T08:45:11.531-04:002014-03-18T08:45:11.531-04:00Meh. Not deserving of the price tag. Machine sti...Meh. Not deserving of the price tag. Machine stitching to look like hand work and shoddy handwork is not acceptable. Very underwhelming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-84830911094375202982013-09-26T13:08:05.397-04:002013-09-26T13:08:05.397-04:00FIRST RATE analysis !! Great job !! This is the k...FIRST RATE analysis !! Great job !! This is the kind of article I like reading about clothes. Very informative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-66603342333664944352012-04-14T05:11:31.214-04:002012-04-14T05:11:31.214-04:00Thanks. I've made some pouches out of the same...Thanks. I've made some pouches out of the same material it seems!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-5243673444828637152012-04-12T11:11:18.825-04:002012-04-12T11:11:18.825-04:00Rohan- the pouch is a flocked synthetic (flocked m...Rohan- the pouch is a flocked synthetic (flocked means has a faux velvet texture)R. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-84432689205598620762012-04-11T09:14:04.657-04:002012-04-11T09:14:04.657-04:00I know this is going to sound like a strange quest...I know this is going to sound like a strange question, but can you tell me what material the pictured Ralph Lauren pouch is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-36415994776203840452012-03-28T20:22:10.346-04:002012-03-28T20:22:10.346-04:00It's nice to finally see an article pay tribut...It's nice to finally see an article pay tribute to the master behind this exceptional craftsmanship...Frank Vita. His work is second to none in the industry and is considered the best tailor in the world, you would be surprised the patterns and designs he has created.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-14955461514325433312012-03-04T15:22:46.374-05:002012-03-04T15:22:46.374-05:00GRP712- I haven't examined a RLPL but aside f...GRP712- I haven't examined a RLPL but aside from the cloth, which will add a lot to the price, I would imagine that most of what is done by hand on the PL is done by machine on BL. Whether or not that makes it any better is up to the consumer to decide.<br /><br />Kim- thanks for noticing! I didn't know it was on shelves already. I have a few articles in the works for them, and also something brewing with The Rake...<br /><br />brendan- I wouldn't want to commit to an absolute value (generally between 9 and 11 inches for a regular)- it should be a matter of proportion and taste. They usually sit about two thirds of the way down the coat, often level with the top of the vents.R. Jeffery Diduchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496162251250444133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-58222031197286559452012-02-26T13:59:08.848-05:002012-02-26T13:59:08.848-05:00Hi Jeff, thanks for the post again! I need a bit o...Hi Jeff, thanks for the post again! I need a bit of advice, I am shortening a coat but I wish to know the minimum distance from the pocket jets to the bottom of the coat. (Its for a small size 38 short). What in your opinion is it? Many thanks in advancebrendannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-8476758556684078512012-02-25T19:15:45.154-05:002012-02-25T19:15:45.154-05:00Jeffery, I just picked up the new issue of Threads...Jeffery, I just picked up the new issue of Threads magazine, and who should I see on page 47?!!!! I haven't read the article yet, but will shortly! You've been holding out on us! ;-)<br /><br />The article is titled "Tailoring Principles", everyone, and our resident expert tailor is the author!<br /><br />You'll find Jeffery's article in the May 2012 issue of Threads. Starting on page 46. NAYY! (not affiliated, yadayada...:-) )<br /><br />Congrats, Jeffery!Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-25890171275093631932012-02-20T19:58:34.500-05:002012-02-20T19:58:34.500-05:00can never get over the aspirational qualities of r...can never get over the aspirational qualities of ralph lauren, from his name change and tie-salesman days. the best thing about him is that his bid to acquire Anderson & Sheppard was turned down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-35917322221544736372012-02-15T23:07:18.060-05:002012-02-15T23:07:18.060-05:00Jeffery,
Have you ever taken apart an RLBL coat? ...Jeffery,<br /><br />Have you ever taken apart an RLBL coat? I didn't see anything in the archive. Supposedly they feature hand pickstitching, but it looks so incredibly uniform that I find it difficult to believe. It more closely resembles the Complett stitch above.Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436879775356932574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-74909903103800601402012-02-15T20:08:37.533-05:002012-02-15T20:08:37.533-05:00Beautiful coat and great post. Thanks for taking t...Beautiful coat and great post. Thanks for taking the time Jeffery.Nicholashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436879775356932574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-29562945919585568422012-02-15T18:53:29.320-05:002012-02-15T18:53:29.320-05:00Ralph Lauren handles their jackets up to 95% on te...Ralph Lauren handles their jackets up to 95% on technology Brioni. Ventilation slits in jackets Brioni performed in the same way. Brioni has a little more interesting (with cunning) is processed inside pocket.Ещккн Лкфесрhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02692213785642128516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-34917769936918854402012-02-15T17:16:10.346-05:002012-02-15T17:16:10.346-05:00Thank you for your insightful analysis. I love to ...Thank you for your insightful analysis. I love to take my husband's old suits apart. I regret sending a Ralph Lauren linen suit from 1979 to the Salvation army.Arthurs Enkelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054594044404906466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-37748300507611380602012-02-15T14:23:49.623-05:002012-02-15T14:23:49.623-05:00That vent is intriguing, is there any place that h...That vent is intriguing, is there any place that has a line drawing or sequence of photos to try to reproduce it?<br />www.itsmysite.com/joannelyjoannelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159707474936382413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-32082498262431120662012-02-14T07:43:03.364-05:002012-02-14T07:43:03.364-05:00can you explain more about the old school vent fin...can you explain more about the old school vent finishing how does this differ from newer methods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-35893364552280438462012-02-13T19:59:19.136-05:002012-02-13T19:59:19.136-05:00I love Ralph Lauren anyway, but this just makes me...I love Ralph Lauren anyway, but this just makes me like him even more.ladykatzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046811640134997947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-38104990943762541992012-02-13T16:44:31.845-05:002012-02-13T16:44:31.845-05:00In practical terms, what does the $5000 purple lab...In practical terms, what does the $5000 purple label made by Caruso do better than the $2000 black label made by Caruso? Is it functionally any better or is much of the difference simply handstitching vs machine stitching, different canvass, etc.?GRP712https://www.blogger.com/profile/01375609343994995614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-3403052077508614162012-02-13T16:05:59.968-05:002012-02-13T16:05:59.968-05:00Thanks a lot for the walk-through. :-) Very inter...Thanks a lot for the walk-through. :-) Very interesting, as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233561143856860698.post-23201239660836576182012-02-13T15:33:51.804-05:002012-02-13T15:33:51.804-05:00thank you mr d, this is a wonderful insight into a...thank you mr d, this is a wonderful insight into a newer garment, as you said. much appreciated as always. any chance you have a photo of the whole coat before you took it apart?s.noreply@blogger.com