Thanks, Ross. I'm glad that I haven't had the need for their Tailored Clothing offerings anymore but I've come close to buying some pieces 'just because'. I've long admired what you've shared here. It was the workwear I first saw when I became aware of RRL and then the western stuff followed. First, it was the aesthetic that drew me in. Then the fit was better than anything else I had purchased OTR and the quality kept me coming back, though their vanity sizing in some items can be maddening. Like you, I've been able to get most of what I've wanted but that hasn't kept me out of the look book or looking for those 3 star pieces in the secondary market.
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How about that vintage western look
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Definitely some impressive pieces. That one with the playing cards is amazing. I saw an old H bar C like that years ago in a Texas vintage shop. I've had a couple of more subtle of Ralph's western shirts. The quality and attention to detail is second to none. The way the plaids on the yokes and pockets lines up with the rest of the shirt is meticulous, and some of them have had some seriously heavy snaps. Enough so that I wondered if they were glass or some kind of stone. The only real issue I have with them is that they're cut for someone with more of a six pack shape, whereas I'm built more like a keg.
Thanks, Cuz. I read a story that during the conception of the Polo Western line, Ralph and members of his team spent a great deal of time in the West visiting western retail stores and vintage shops working on ideas. I was really struck by the similarities with the H bar C and the earlier California Ranchwear stuff. And you are spot on about the attention to detail. I have no idea where they source their snaps but some are glass. Other shirts I have from them include MOP snaps and their white poplin western has crackled marble snaps, or at least used to. I havent bought a new one in awhile.
Here are a couple of more pieces. You can find lots of vintage examples of the coats.
Polo Country
RRL
Vintage Pioneer Wear
RRL
Polo
For a long time I've been on the hunt for a khaki wool gabardine western shirt. Not sure why. I told a friend not long ago I was either a Sheriff's Deputy in a former life or more likely, I'm just trying to get as far away as possible from the blue polyester I wore for so many years. I've bought several vintage shirts but all had condition or size issues. Ross has the finest example I've seen. Ralph produced one in his Polo Western line with dark glass snaps. I took a chance on one not long ago knowing the size was marginal. It's headed back to the bay. The Polo Western line is occasionally released in limited numbers through the RRL line.
Here are a couple of more pieces. You can find lots of vintage examples of the coats.
Polo Country
RRL
Vintage Pioneer Wear
RRL
Polo
For a long time I've been on the hunt for a khaki wool gabardine western shirt. Not sure why. I told a friend not long ago I was either a Sheriff's Deputy in a former life or more likely, I'm just trying to get as far away as possible from the blue polyester I wore for so many years. I've bought several vintage shirts but all had condition or size issues. Ross has the finest example I've seen. Ralph produced one in his Polo Western line with dark glass snaps. I took a chance on one not long ago knowing the size was marginal. It's headed back to the bay. The Polo Western line is occasionally released in limited numbers through the RRL line.
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That's fantastic!
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Looks like a good game day shirt, Cuz. You oughta go for it.
Thought about it but at 6' 2" I figured I might struggle with the length. Dylan is only 5' 6" or so.
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Not that vintage (Rockmount.com) but nice embroidery work with style. Coming to a new home (& a side venture to the dry cleaners).
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Outstanding!!!
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With their signature square snaps, Rockmount Ranch Wear shirts have been worn by Grant, Clapton and Newman among many others.
Here is one of mine in khaki twill
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My vintage Pioneer Wear Western cut leather coat, a Worth - Walden 15X hat, & a Hunter Green Henley with Wrangler jeans draws lots of positive comments.
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Out raising hell last night with the hippies & the cowboys wearing a vintage gray corduroy western cut with black leather yoke Pioneer Wear sport coat over a black crewneck & black Wranglers; PB boots; & an Optimo in Silver Cloud.
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Fresh from the laundry and covered in lint.....1970s H bar C
Great shirt, Cuz. I feel your lint pain. With five dogs, I have to plan ahead to wear black.
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Here is one of my jackets.
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1950’s Chris Line B&W leather. Size medium at best.
