Rugby Ralph Lauren to close-

[Feraud]

A fellow Lounger emailed me this!
http://m.stylebistro.com/Shopping+News/articles/aE_f3k__zMl/Rugby+Ralph+Lauren+is+Dunzo

It's a sad week for lovers of classic, expensive-but-not-crazy-expensive, well-made, preppy-inspired clothing. Not only is Jack Wills' grown-up label Aubin & Wills shuttering at the end of the year, but today, WWD's senior editor David Lipke tweeted that Rugby Ralph Lauren will cease operations by 2013:



The official announcement was buried at the bottom of a Q2 report in today's WWD—where Ralph Lauren execs explained they're closing Rugby to "focus resource on higher growth, more scalable global opportunities with the core Ralph Lauren brand." The closure will affect 14 standalone Rugby stores.

Are you a fan of Rugby Ralph Lauren and are you sad it's closing? I've always been partial to the brand's simple, easy-to-wear dresses and women's separates. Tell us what you think of the closure in the comments section, below! Will you be shopping at other Ralph Lauren brand stores?

 

[herringbonekid]

"focus resource on higher growth, more scalable global opportunities with the core Ralph Lauren brand."

somehow i doubt the RRL line fits this description.

 

[ButteMT61]

I like RRL. But I have no idea what the h*ll this means in regards to clothing...

"focus resource on higher growth, more scalable global opportunities with the core Ralph Lauren brand."

 

[Feraud]

I wonder if this is the beginning of RL dropping other labels.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Rudgy is certainly one of the nicer less yuppie-ish sub labels of RL. That being said I have found some great workwear repros of the normal "Polo" label too. They are just harder to find next to all this pastel poloshirt sillyness.

 

[samlark]

Wow, I've bought a lot of clothes from RRL over the last few years. I wonder if this means they'll have a big sale before they shut down?

Still, this is a bummer.

-- Sammy

 

[Feraud]

I assume they will. Check online on in-store for sales.

 

[Weston]

There are 40% off coupons circulating. Somehow I am on their list, and got one. I tossed it.

 

[cordwangler]

I like RRL. But I have no idea what the h*ll this means in regards to clothing...

"focus resource on higher growth, more scalable global opportunities with the core Ralph Lauren brand."

One of the helpful RRL sales staff at Prince St, Manhattan was kind enough to inform that the nearest store stocking the salt & pepper work pants was Beverly Hills. I think this quote sums the situation up nicely...

 

[ButteMT61]

lol OK, so now they're gonna make cheap ****? Blah.

 

[resortes805]

Rugby and RRL are different sub-lines. I doubt RRL is going anywhere.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Rugby and RRL are different sub-lines. I doubt RRL is going anywhere.

Yes, Rugby is (or was) a little cheaper but less vintage influenced. More like a generic college sports look but also has some good pieces. I got a nice striped sportscoat from Chasseur (thanks again) and now there are 2 cardigans coming from ebay the next few days.


Just as I said in my previous comment: this style can be found on other RL labels too, even Polo. The overall concept was nice and I think they also supported the Tweed Run thingies.