Ralph Lauren Clothing

Ralph Lauren sells several lines at different prices. Know which one you want.

Updated Oct 31, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Buy new from ralphlauren.com, Ralph Lauren stores and major department stores. Factory outlets carry made for outlet stock. Resale sites suit vintage and Double RL pieces.

Professional insight

Menswear buyers check the label line first. Polo, Lauren and Purple Label differ in fabric and fit.

Compare pony embroidery density against the official site.
Custom Fit, Slim Fit and Classic Fit size differently.
Outlet tags may differ from mainline store tags.
Check the care label for country and fibre content.

Check the label

Line named on the neck label, such as Polo Ralph Lauren.
Fit name, such as Custom Slim Fit.
Size in US letters or numbers.
Fibre content, such as 100 percent cotton mesh.
Made in country printed on the inner RL tag.
Clean, even stitching on the pony logo.
Seller offers returns on new items.

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Ralph Lauren lines

Line	Launched	Position
Polo Ralph Lauren	1967	Core line, best known for polo shirts
Polo Golf	1990	Golf wear
Double RL	1993	Denim, workwear and vintage style
Purple Label	1994	Top luxury menswear
Lauren Ralph Lauren	1996	Priced below Polo
Chaps	Licensed	Mid range casual wear

Red flags

Pony logo that is blurry, oversized or lopsided.
Big Pony items at very low prices in bulk.
Stock photos copied from the official site.
Misspelled labels or missing care tags.
Seller ships from unknown sources with no returns.

Sizing

Classic Fit is roomy. Custom Slim Fit is cut closer through the chest and waist. Size down one if between fits in Classic.

Ways to save

Shop end of season sales on the official site.
Visit Ralph Lauren Factory Stores for outlet pricing.
Buy pre owned Double RL and Purple Label.
Department store sales often include Lauren pieces.

Common questions

Is Chaps the same as Polo?: No. Chaps is a licensed, lower priced line.
Are outlet items genuine?: Yes, though many are made for outlets rather than mainline stores.
Does Ralph Lauren sell on Amazon?: Some genuine stock appears there. Check the seller name and returns before buying.