How to avoid buying a fake Ralph Lauren Polo. Polo Ralph Lauren – style for the elite from Ralph Lauren
The year the famous Ralph Lauren brand was founded was 1967. It was then that Ralph Lauren presented to the world his tie, made in a very interesting and original design idea. Its distinctive feature was its large width, while at the peak of consumer demand there were then narrow tie designs. Starting with branded ties, Lauren eventually launched the production of original lines of women's clothing. By the end of the 70s, his company gained incredible popularity, and the 80s are rightfully considered the decade of Ralph Lauren in the world of high fashion and style.
Summary:
Having appeared on the shelves of boutiques, wide ties step by step came to universal recognition and wide popularity among connoisseurs of fashionable clothing. This circumstance became the impetus for giving life to a new brand, called “PoloFashion”. It was no coincidence that the young and ambitious designer dedicated it to an elite type of sport, characteristic of successful and wealthy people with delicate taste and a sense of beauty. This brand name symbolizes belonging to the upper class, privilege and wealth.
Unfortunately, these days the market is replete with an abundance of counterfeit versions of the Ralph Lauren classic - the famous polo shirt. When choosing branded products from this famous brand, you should be extremely careful and be able to separate the fake from the original, which meets the highest quality standards and is made from the best materials.
Here are the main features and differences of a real Ralph Lauren polo:
1. Label features
All branded products of a famous brand (be it a baseball cap, trousers or a shirt) have exactly the same labels.
Original Ralph Lauren labels are made using special equipment that allows us to obtain absolutely accurate samples of branded labels.
Even the threads with which the label is sewn to a piece of clothing have their own characteristics. Thus, the threads should match the main shades of the polo shirt, and the stitching should be done perfectly, without any protruding threads.
2. Corporate logo
Authentic Ralph Lauren clothing features the polo player logo, which is embroidered in a very expressive and natural-looking manner. So, in the picture all the elements are clearly visible, including the player’s head wearing a helmet, a stick, parts of the body and the reins of a horse. A sure sign of a fake is the logo, which looks like a centaur rather than a horse.
3. Logo placement rules
They are quite formal for original Ralph Lauren polos. If we consider a small version of the image, the rule is this: a straight line drawn from the logo to the button bar should show that the club is located at the level of the bottom line of the bar or slightly higher. As for the enlarged logo design, this is a little different: the tip of the club should be located approximately halfway between the bottom button and the end of the bar. An option is also allowed when the entire pattern is located at the level between the bottom button and the end of the placket.
4. Bar characteristics
A true polo shirt from the legendary Ralph Lauren brand should have a placket with two buttons. The number of buttons can be equal to three on some samples from the Rugby collection. An important feature inherent in a genuine polo is that the corner of the placket extends slightly beyond the collar of the shirt.
5. Characteristics of buttons
These elements are made of high quality plastic material. The color scheme of the buttons is slightly pearlescent, and the number of holes is four. There are no inscriptions on the buttons.
6. Special tags
A sign of a real polo is the presence of two tags. They are usually sewn to the inner seam at the bottom of the product. One tag contains the rules for caring for the shirt, the other contains the code of the factory where the garment was made.
7. Bottom of the product
One of the key features of an authentic polo shirt is the length of the back in relation to the front. This was not done by chance and is designed to protect the back from colds when a person makes active movements. Another distinctive feature of the branded polo is small slits on the sides of the product.
8. Special numbering
An important feature of true Ralph Lauren polo shirts is the use of numbers exclusively in the range from 1 to 5. This is not surprising for this brand, because no more than five people from each team take part in the game of the same name. As a result of this rule, the numbers of the players correspond to their number. By the way, the number 1 can be found on products extremely rarely, since in this elite game the first player is considered the weakest.
Ralph Lauren is one of the most famous, stylish and at the same time affordable fashion brands. And, in fact, this combination of qualities is not surprising: the creator of the brand, Ralph Lauren, worked towards it for a long time and quite consciously.
Ralph Lauren himself
For those who are not interested in fresh collections, but who want to save up to 90% of the cost, of course, the American branch awaits ebay.com. Here, Ralph Lauren products are presented in a wide range - to suit every taste and, in general, budget. I would especially like to highlight the seller BHFO, one of the largest sellers of clothing and shoes. In its assortment you will find thousands of products from a wide variety of Ralph Lauren collections. In addition to the ability to ship to a forwarder warehouse, relatively inexpensive international shipping is also available.
Size information
As most buyers note, in terms of size matching, this brand is one of the most complex and confusing. Of all the brand's lines, only Ralph Lauren Collection is more or less stable - these products either correspond to their size chart or are slightly larger.
You can often come across the opinion that Ralph Lauren clothing models are tailored for fairly slender and well-proportioned people. As for the more precise parameters of each product, choosing according to them often resembles a lottery - it may coincide, or it may not.
From the thousands of reviews found on the Internet, the following picture emerges:
When choosing outerwear, you should focus mainly on the size of the girth (chest girth). This also applies to women's dresses. If you choose a size mainly based on your hip circumference (hip circumference), you may end up with extra space in the bust area.
Many men's sweaters (but not all!) are too wide at the waist with a normal fit at the shoulders.
The petite designation refers to products designed for heights up to 165 cm - the difference from regular will be noticeable in the length of the sleeves and trousers.
Most shoes run about half a size small and are designed for fairly narrow feet.
Children's clothing - here the sizes simply “walk” in all directions. Having placed an order of several children's clothes, be prepared for the fact that some of them will be too small for your baby, while others will be too large. However, something may be perfect.
Despite this “size disgrace,” there are no fewer fans of this brand. Many people prefer to take a risk and order several items of adjacent sizes at once, knowing for sure that later adding Ralph Lauren items that do not fit is not a problem.
Ralph Lauren Size Conversion Charts
1 inch - about 2.5 cm
Men's sizes
General size chart for Polo Ralph Lauren, Purple Label, Black Label, RLX, Tennis, Polo Golf collections
| US size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Chest (inches) | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
| Neck (inches) | 14-14,5 | 15-15,5 | 16-16,5 | 17-17,5 | 18-18,5 |
| Sleeve (inches) | 32-33 | 33-34 | 34-35 | 35-36 | 36-37 |
| Waist (inches) | 28-30 | 31-34 | 35-38 | 40-42 | 43-45 |
Suits from Polo Ralph Lauren, Purple Label collections
| US size | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Chest (inches) | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| Waist (inches) | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
Trousers from the Purple Label collection
Suits from the Black Label collection
| US size | 34 S | 36 S/R | 38 S/R | 40 S/R/L | 42 S/R/L | 44 R/L | 46 R/L | 48 R/L |
| Chest (inches) | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| Pants Waist (inches) | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 |
Belts from the Black Label collection
Clothes for big and tall people
| US size | BIG 1X | BIG 2X | BIG 3X | BIG 4X | BIG 5X | BIG 6X |
| Chest (inches) | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 | 62-64 | 66-68 |
| Neck (inches) | 17-17, 5 | 18-18, 5 | 19-19,5 | 20-20,5 | 21-21,5 | 22-22,5 |
| Sleeve (inches) | 34,5 | 35 | 35,5 | 36 | 36,5 | 37 |
| Waist (inches) | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 | 62-64 |
| US size | TALL L | TALL X | TALL 2L | TALL 3L | TALL 4L |
| Chest (inches) | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 |
| Neck (inches) | 16-16,5 | 17-17, 5 | 18-18, 5 | 19-19,5 | 20-20,5 |
| Sleeve (inches) | 36,5 | 37 | 37,5 | 38 | 38,5 |
| Waist (inches) | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 |
Belts for big and tall
Men's footwear
| UK size | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 11,5 | 12,5 | 13,5 | 14,5 |
| Size France | 41,5 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 44,5 | 45 | 45,5 | 46 | 46,5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | – |
| Size Europe | 39,5 | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 44,5 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| US size | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 11,5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Women's clothing
Runway collection clothing
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | ||||
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
| Chest (inches) | 31,5 | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 38 | 40 | 42 |
| Waist (inches) | 24,5 | 25,5 | 26,5 | 27,5 | 28,5 | 29,5 | 31 | 33 | 35 |
| Low Waist (inches) | 30,5 | 31,5 | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 37 | 39 | 41 |
| Hips (inches) | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 37,5 | 38,5 | 39,5 | 41 | 42 | 44 |
Swimwear from the Runway collection
| US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Chest (inches) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37,5 |
| Waist (inches) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28,5 |
| Hips (inches) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39,5 |
| Torso | 57 | 60 | 63 | 66 | 69 |
Runway collection belts
Clothing collections Black Label, Pink Pony
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |||||
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 * | |
| Chest (inches) | 31,5 | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Waist (inches) | 24,5 | 25,5 | 26,5 | 27,5 | 28,5 | 29,5 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Low Waist (inches) | 30,5 | 31,5 | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Hips (inches) | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 37,5 | 38,5 | 39,5 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Blouses from the Black Label collection
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |||||
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 * | |
| Chest (inches) | 31,5 | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Hips (inches) | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 37,5 | 38,5 | 39,5 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Blue Label Collection Clothing, RLX
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |||||
| 0 * | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 * | 18 * | |
| Chest (inches) | 31,5 | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Waist (inches) | 24,5 | 25,5 | 26,5 | 27,5 | 28,5 | 29,5 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
| Low Waist (inches) | 30,5 | 31,5 | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Hips (inches) | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 37,5 | 38,5 | 39,5 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
* – not all items in the collection are available in this size
Swimwear from the Blue Label collection
| US size | XS | S | M | L | |||
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 * | |
| Chest (inches) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37,5 | 39 | 40,5 |
| Waist (inches) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28,5 | 30 | 31,5 |
| Hips (inches) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 |
| Torso | 57 | 60 | 63 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 75 |
* – not all items in the collection are available in this size
Belts from the Blue Label collection
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Hips (inches) | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 |
Clothes from the Tennis collection
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |||
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
| Chest (inches) | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 |
| Waist (inches) | 25,5 | 26,5 | 27,5 | 28,5 | 29,5 | 31 | 32,5 | 34 |
| Low Waist (inches) | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 |
| Hips (inches) | 35,5 | 36,5 | 37,5 | 38,5 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 44 |
Clothing collections Lauren, Lauren Jeans Co, Lauren Active
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | ||||
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16* | 18* | |
| Chest (inches) | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 36,5 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 44 |
| Waist (inches) | 26,5 | 27,5 | 28,5 | 29,5 | 31 | 32,5 | 34 | 35,5 | 37 |
| Hips (inches) | 36 | 37 | 38,5 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 | 44 | 45,5 | 47 |
Clothes from the Lauren Petite collection (5′4″ and below)
| US size | PXS | PS | P.M. | P.L. | |||
| 2P | 4P | 6P | 8P | 10P | 12P | 14P | |
| Chest (inches) | 32,5 | 33,5 | 34,5 | 35,5 | 37 | 38,5 | 40 |
| Waist (inches) | 26,5 | 27,5 | 28,5 | 29,5 | 31 | 32,5 | 33 |
| Hips (inches) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38,5 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 |
Clothes from the Lauren Woman collection
| US size | 1X | 2X | 3X | |||
| 14W | 16W | 18W | 20W | 22W | 24W | |
| Chest (inches) | 42,5 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Waist (inches) | 35 | 36,5 | 38,5 | 40,5 | 42,5 | 44,5 |
| Hips (inches) | 44,5 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
Clothes from the Lauren Swim collection
| US size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Chest (inches) | 32,75 | 33,75 | 34,75 | 35,75 | 36,75 | 38,25 | 39,75 | 41,25 | 43,25 |
| Waist (inches) | 24,5 | 25,5 | 26,5 | 27,5 | 28,5 | 30 | 31,5 | 33 | 35 |
| Hips (inches) | 36,25 | 37,25 | 38,25 | 39,25 | 40,25 | 41,75 | 43,25 | 44,75 | 46,75 |
| Torso (inches) | 57,75 | 59,25 | 60,75 | 62,25 | 63,75 | 65,25 | 66,75 | 68,25 | 69,75 |
Clothes from the Lauren Belts collection
Swimwear from the Pink Pony collection
| US size | XS | S | M | L | |||
| 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
| Chest (inches) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37,5 | 39 | 40,5 |
| Waist (inches) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28,5 | 30 | 31,5 |
| Hips (inches) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39,5 | 41 | 42,5 |
| Torso | 57 | 60 | 63 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 75 |
Golf collection clothing
| US size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |||
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | |
| Chest (inches) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38,5 | 40 | 42,5 |
| Waist (inches) | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31,5 | 33 | 34,5 |
| Hips (inches) | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42,5 | 43 | 44,5 |
Women's shoes
| US size | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 |
| Size Europe | 35 | 35,5 | 36 | 36,5 | 37 | 37,5 | 38 | 38,5 | 39 | 39,5 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| UK size | 3 | 3,5 | 4 | 4,5 | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 |
Clothes for boys
Newborns
| US size | NEWBORN | 3M | 6M | 9M |
| Age, months | until 3 | 3-6 | 6-9 | 9-12 |
| Height (inches) | until 21 | 21-24 | 24,5-27 | 27,5-29 |
| Weight (lbs) | to 10 | 10-14 | 14,5-18,5 | 19-22 |
| Waist | 16,5 | 17 | 17,5 | 18 |
For preschoolers
| US size | 9M | 12 M | 18 M | 24 M |
| Age, months | 9-12 | 12-18 | 18-24 | 24-25 |
| Height (inches) | 27,5-29 | 29,5-31 | 31,5-33 | 33,5-35,5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 19-22 | 22,5-25 | 25,5-27,5 | 28-30 |
| Waist | 18 | 18,5 | 19 | 19,5 |
| Waist for trousers | 16 | 16,5 | 17 | 17,5 |
Schoolchildren
| US size | 2/2T | 3/3T | 4/4T | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Age, years | 1,5-2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Height (inches) | 34,5-36,5 | 37-39,5 | 40-42,5 | 43-45,5 | 46-48,5 | 49-51,5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 29-31 | 32-35 | 36-40 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 49-55 |
| Waist | 19,5 | 20 | 20,5 | 21 | 21,5 | 22 |
| Waist for trousers | 17,5 | 18,25 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Belts | XS | XS | ||||
| 20-22 | 24 | |||||
| US size | 8 (S) | 10 (M) | 12 (M) | 14 (L) | 16 (L) | 18 (XL) | 20 (XL) |
| Age, months | 6-7 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 10-11 | 11-12 | 12-13 | 13-14 |
| Height (inches) | 52-54 | 54, 5-56 | 56,5-58,5 | 59-61 | 61,5-63,5 | 64-66 | 66,5-68,5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 55-62 | 63-73 | 74-87 | 88-101 | 102-115 | 116-126 | 127-138 |
| Waist | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Belts | S | M | L | ||||
| 26-28 | 30 | 32 | |||||
Shoes for boys
Newborns
For preschoolers
| US size | 4 | 4,5 | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | |
| Age, years | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Foot length | inches | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 3/8 | 4 1/2 | 4 3/4 | 4 7/8 | 5 1/8 | 5 1/4 | 5 1/2 |
| cm | 10 | 10 1/2 | 11 | 11 1/2 | 12 | 12 1/2 | 13 | 13 1/2 | 14 | |
| US size | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 11,5 | 12 | |
| Age, years | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Foot length | inches | 5 7/8 | 6 | 6 1/8 | 6 1/4 | 6 1/2 | 6 3/4 | 6 7/8 | 7 1/8 |
| cm | 14 1/2 | 15 | 15 1/2 | 16 | 16 1/2 | 17 | 17 1/2 | 18 | |
Schoolchildren
| US size | 12,5 | 13 | 13,5 | 1 | 1,5 | 2 | 2,5 | 3 | |
| Age, years | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
| Foot length | inches | 7 1/4 | 7 1/2 | 7 5/8 | 7 7/8 | 8 1/8 | 8 1/4 | 8 1/2 | 8 5/8 |
| cm | 18 1/2 | 19 | 19 1/2 | 20 | 20 1/2 | 21 | 21 1/2 | 22 | |
| US size | 3,5 | 4 | 4,5 | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | |
| Female equivalent | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | |
| Male equivalent | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | |
| Age, years | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| Foot length | inches | 8 7/8 | 9 | 9 1/4 | 9 1/2 | 9 5/8 | 9 7/8 | 10 | 10 1/4 |
| cm | 22 1/2 | 23 | 23 1/2 | 24 | 24 1/2 | 25 | 25 1/2 | 26 | |
Schoolchildren
| US size | 2/2T | 3/3T | 4/4T | 5 | 6 | 6X |
| Age, years | 1,5-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6,5 |
| Height (inches) | 34,5-36,5 | 37-39,5 | 40-42,5 | 43-45,5 | 46-48,5 | 49-50,5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 29-31 | 32-35 | 36-40 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 49-52 |
| Waist | 19,5 | 20 | 20,5 | 21 | 21,5 | 22 |
| Waist for trousers | 17,5 | 18,25 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Belts | XS | XS | ||||
| 20-22 | 24 | |||||
| US size | 7 (S) | 8 (M) | 10 (M) | 12 (L) | 14 (L) | 16 (XL) |
| Age, months | 7 | 7-8 | 8-9 | 9-10 | 10-11 | 11-12 |
| Height (inches) | 51-51,5 | 52-53,5 | 54-55,5 | 56-58 | 58,5-60,5 | 61-62,5 |
| Weight (lbs) | 3-6 months | 6-9 months | 9-12 months | |||
| Foot length | inches | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 1/2 | 4 |
| cm | 7 | 7 1/2 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
For preschoolers
| US size | 4 | 4,5 | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | |
| Age, years | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Foot length | inches | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 3/8 | 4 1/2 | 4 3/4 | 4 7/8 | 5 1/8 | 5 1/4 | 5 1/2 |
| cm | 10 | 10 1/2 | 11 | 11 1/2 | 12 | 12 1/2 | 13 | 13 1/2 | 14 | |
| US size | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 11,5 | 12 | |
| Age, years | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Foot length | inches | 5 7/8 | 6 | 6 1/8 | 6 1/4 | 6 1/2 | 6 3/4 | 6 7/8 | 7 1/8 |
| cm | 14 1/2 | 15 | 15 1/2 | 16 | 16 1/2 | 17 | 17 1/2 | 18 | |
Schoolchildren
| US size | 12,5 | 13 | 13,5 | 1 | 1,5 | 2 | 2,5 | 3 | |
| Age, years | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
| Foot length | inches | 7 1/4 | 7 1/2 | 7 5/8 | 7 7/8 | 8 1/8 | 8 1/4 | 8 1/2 | 8 5/8 |
| cm | 18 1/2 | 19 | 19 1/2 | 20 | 20 1/2 | 21 | 211/2 | 22 | |
| US size | 3,5 | 4 | 4,5 | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | |
| Female equivalent | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | |
| Male equivalent | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | |
| Age, years | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| Foot length | inches | 8 7/8 | 9 | 9 1/4 | 9 1/2 | 9 5/8 | 9 7/8 | 10 | 10 1/4 |
| cm | 22 1/2 | 23 | 23 1/2 | 24 | 24 1/2 | 25 | 25 1/2 | 26 | |
"How to buy a polo with a horse and not get scammed."
In the last 3-5 years in Moscow (and therefore throughout Russia), polo shirts have become especially fashionable and beloved. The most famous manufacturers of such shirts (among global brands) are about 15 companies. All these brands are counterfeited with greater or lesser success by unscrupulous businessmen who have filled all Russian markets with their bullshit. But with particular frenzy, all these jackals attacked the (most popular among our population) polo shirts with horse riders embroidered on the chest. Since our Club promotes primarily American brands, the most famous brands with a logo in the form of a rider(s) on a horse(s) are the US POLO Assn (USPA) and Ralph Lauren (RL).
It should immediately be noted that these are absolutely 2 different brands, each of which has its own history and does its own independent business. These companies pursue different goals, perform different tasks, and have different pricing policies. The only thing that unites them is their slightly similar (especially from a distance and for people with poor vision) logos with polo players.
The USPA brand has a longer history, dating back to 1890. The Ralph Lauren company began producing such shirts in 1967. To avoid confusion, US POLO ASSN writes the following phrase on some cardboard labels: "NOT AFFILIATED WITH POLO RALPH LAUREN CORP."
Both companies (after the intensification of the release of counterfeits on the market) are trying to diversify the range of products and change logos. Both brands have in their arsenal both large and small horses (Big Pony and Small Pony). Both companies produce polos for men, women, children, as well as women's dresses based on polo shirts (of course, a little longer than the shirt).
Consider examples of the USPA brand:
The products of this company are more widespread and have more affordable prices. For the American market, these polos are produced mainly by Bangladesh and India.
Now let's give examples of products from the Ralph Lauren (RL) brand:
In addition, Ralph Lauren pays great attention to tall customers (with long arms) and Big Mac lovers with a large belly and waist. A special size range is available for them: Big & Tall:
This company even offers the production of personalized products, on which the customer’s initials or emblems can be embroidered (according to his wishes):
This company can make a similar shirt for your pet:
But this is for gourmets and exotic lovers...
The products of this brand are (in general) more expensive, since this company positions itself as elite in the world of the fashion industry. Although this manufacturer has several product lines that differ greatly in price.
However, let's return to our main topic: how to distinguish an original polo from a fake.
To start this conversation, we must immediately say that each team of polo players usually has 4 players (very rarely - 5). Therefore, when you see a number greater than 5 on the sleeve, chest or back of a polo shirt for sale, you can safely spit in the seller’s face. Polo shirts with the numbers 6, 7, 8 and 9 are sold on the market (they were made by completely illiterate Chinese, and they are bought by our people who are not too far away, but strive to be in trend).
The next important (and easy to check for authenticity) point is: the presence of cuts on the sides (at the bottom of the product) and the difference in the length of the front and back parts. RL polos (both men's and women's) have a longer back than the front. The exceptions are golf and tennis shirts.
Men's USPA polo shirts have a length difference of about 3 cm, while USPA women's polo shirts have the same front and back length.
At the next stage of verification, you need to carefully examine the details on the embroidered logo: on the original product, all the smallest details of the riders are clearly visible:
Both manufacturers have vertical strips (like adhesive tape) glued to the top of their shirts, on which the size of the product is repeatedly indicated (for shirt manufacturers, the production of such tape usually causes a big problem and additional costs).
It should be noted here that, of course, you can make a high-quality fake of any product (even a Bentley car!), but the cost of such a product will be higher than that of the original. Therefore, high-quality fakes are unprofitable and are not of interest to fakers. They try to get maximum profit at minimum cost!
Next, it would be a good idea to carefully examine all cardboard labels and interior fabric labels and labels. On real shirts, the cardboard labels are made from fairly thick cardboard and have clear, high-quality lettering.
The USPA polo collar always has a letter logo sewn onto the inside of the collar and the size, fabric composition and country of origin are indicated.
Ralph Lauren shirts have fabric tags sewn into the side inner seam (at the bottom of the polo): one wide with instructions for washing and caring for the product, the other narrow (SUPPLIER) with the manufacturer's code).
During an external inspection, you need to pay attention to the buttons sewn on the collar placket, as well as their number. Typically, such shirts have only 2 buttons. Each button has 4 holes and is neatly sewn to the fabric. RL's buttons are mother-of-pearl (not necessarily white). The USPA buttons have the words "US POLO ASSN SINCE 1890" all around.
You also need to look carefully at the “ears” of the collar. The correct option is shown in the photo:
Naturally, you need to carefully look at the quality of the stitching on the front and inside of the product. At the same time, there is no need to rush when inspecting the product that interests you. At the slightest suspicion, it is better to refuse the purchase - you should not part with your hard-earned money so easily (and voluntarily)!
By following our simple tips, you can choose a high-quality authentic polo shirt without joining the rather large class of deceived people.
Now there is another (the easiest) way to avoid being deceived: you should NEVER buy ANYTHING from strangers and in unfamiliar places. Use the recommendations of relatives, acquaintances, and work colleagues.
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Counterfeits of branded products are becoming increasingly common on the market. It's very disappointing and
It’s unpleasant to give hard-earned money for a low-quality product. So the question is how to distinguish
the original branded ralph lauren cap from a fake is placed with good reason. Why
Does the discussion start with the headdress? Everything is simple here. Baseball caps last
time become something that people wear all year round. And if previously a small logo and poor quality tailoring gave away a fake, now it is almost impossible to distinguish a branded baseball cap from a fake. To avoid falling for scammers, you need to know some nuances.
Main differences and advantages
To understand what distinguishes the original from a low-grade item, you need to grasp the distinctive features. The baseball caps from this designer have a special spirit. The idea of creating a headdress was borrowed from the British country style. Ralph Lauren was inspired by the shocking and free trends of the past era, trying to convey everything he liked so much in his collections. The designer’s love for the “Western” style is clearly visible in the models. This is what attracts people all over the world to Lauren's baseball caps. The hats go well with jeans, boots, and leather jackets with fringes. With the help of a stylish accessory, owners of branded caps manage to create a unique look, daring, but at the same time noble. Insanely stylish combination.
Caps made by Ralph Lauren help their owners emphasize high social status, financial stability, and excellent taste. But in order for the product to work as described, it is important to buy an original baseball cap and determine its authenticity in the store.
Before purchasing the product you like, you need to carefully study the logo - a rider with a stick sitting on a horse. On branded items, the design is carefully embroidered, the threads do not stick out. On copies, the logo may be printed or sewn on, but crookedly and with missing lines.
If the logo is precisely embroidered, you need to look at it from a short distance. Picture
must clearly show who is depicted on it. On a branded item, every detail of the logo will be clearly visible: the horse’s hooves and tail, harness, stick, helmet - everything can be seen. On the fakes, the rider does not contrast with the baseball cap, but looks like a centaur or some other unknown animal.
Another distinctive feature of naturalness is the back strap. On non-natural products they often have leather strips on the back, but on branded products everything is different.
The original styles have a fabric strap, a metal buckle is attached to the top,
which clearly shows the POLO engraving. Ralph has models with leather small,
with a neat strap, but these are premium products that cannot be found in mass sales.
If you cannot determine the authenticity of the goods by appearance, you can ask the seller for documents. Many stores do not even hide the fact that they sell copies.
Fashionable styles and models
Fans of casual style are sure to have several fashionable baseball caps in their wardrobe. The most popular series presented in this segment is Polo. Caps come in a variety of colors and stylish decor.
Every person will be able to find an accessory to their taste. There are models in the old-school style, with leather straps on the back, and items made of wool, complemented by interesting prints. All baseball caps have one thing in common - high-quality embroidery of the rider, indicating the originality of the product.
With leather strap
People who prefer exquisite things that emphasize their status are recommended
Pay attention to the Polo caps, complemented by leather inserts and straps. These hats
are considered premium products and have noble colors: black, white, deep
blue. Each cap has a company logo. True, baseball caps with a leather strap are not currently produced, and you won’t be able to buy them in stores. You can purchase a rare style at auctions that are held periodically. The hat is very
looks like an element of a polo player’s equipment and fits perfectly into fashionable sets in the sport-chic, new look, casual style.
Polo original
Models from the Polo Original series are made of natural fabric, have a comfortable cut and delight in a wide range of colors. Products with an adjustable clasp, a hard visor and white edging are extremely popular among buyers.
Sports-themed baseball caps with various inscriptions and prints are very popular; the polo everlast series has proven itself well. Interesting color solutions can be found in the unisex series. Purple caps with a license plate, multi-colored caps with a black visor, items with gold thread - everything looks expensive and stylish.
Uspa
Uspa is a brand that borrowed the idea of vintage and antiquity from Lauren's products. Products under the Uspa brand are cheaper, but at the same time they are distinguished by excellent quality and interesting design. Hats made from wool and viscose are creatively ironed. The Uspa logo is a rider on a horse with another rider behind it.
Colors
The brand under discussion is trying to change views on fashion. In Lauren's collections you can find options for men in a pink shade and women's hats of a laconic cut. The styles of baseball caps are universal; they perform not only a protective function, saving their owner from wind, rain and sun, but also an aesthetic one. A correctly selected model will be able to diversify the image and give it a finished look.
Those who love business style are recommended to choose caps in discreet colors. For adventurers in life, green, blue and purple are suitable. Pink, pale peach, and coral will help highlight the romantic look. Those who are looking for an accessory to match any clothing should opt for a model in rich black color. This is a timeless classic. It is advisable that the cap be made of tweed, denim or wool. Black models, complemented by the brand logo, look very stylish.
A white product will help emphasize the elegant style. A baseball cap will enliven the look and make it elegant. The light accessory goes well with multi-colored T-shirts, plain T-shirts, skinny jeans, shorts and other clothes. Blue and all its shades are at the peak of popularity this season. By purchasing a cap in blue, sky or another color, you can create a youthful look. The eight-piece looks good in blue shades. Branded and fake products have no difference in color, so it will not be possible to determine the original from the fake by color.
What is the price
Branded items can be purchased in online stores and branded outlets,
located in Europe, USA, in the East. You can buy retro models at auctions. The original Ralph Lauren cap, the photo of which is presented below, is not cheap. But the purchased accessory will delight you with quality and will combine elegance and style.
Model prices start at $80. The price is justified, branded item
It looks so attractive that you don’t regret spending the money. A fake will cost twice as much.
Stylish looks
By wearing a Ralph Lauren cap, you can radically change your usual style and add a touch of
individuality, novelty into the usual wardrobe. Having looked at Lauren's different collections, you can find stylish hats for sports, everyday wear, visiting
parties and outings with friends.
As always, please use before purchasing so as not to make the simplest mistakes.
This article will discuss what directly concerns the luxury brand Ralph Lauren Polo.
Let's look carefullybrand logo. The letter A has a left line that is thinner than the right, but the letter U has the opposite: the right line is thinner than the left. In the letter N, both vertical lines are thin.
But if you see this logo on a polo shirt,
One of the variants of the original Polo Ralph Lauren logo. Photo: cloudfront.net no need to immediately dismiss it as a fake. This type of writing is also possible.
Even in products on the official website of the brand www.ralphlauren.com different spellings are allowed
As you can see, the shirt does not always feature a rider on a horse, although this is the most common logo element. In any case, this needs to be checked. Check outRalph Lauren official website to compare the appearance and characteristics of the offered shirt.
All details of the polo player on the items should be clearly visible, including the reins, tail and ears of the horse. The size of the logo varies depending on the model.
Look from the inside out at the quality of the embroidery. It should be neat, without a large number of carelessly torn threads.
Embroidered Polo Ralph Lauren logo on the reverse side. Photo: cloudfront.net This doesn't just apply to the logo. All embroidered elements must be neat and clear.
As you can see in the photos above, the Ralph Lauren Polo has 2 or 3 claspsbuttons or buttons. Buttons are always sewn on with threads of the same shade as the shirt itself. A new item must be accompanied by one additional button and buttons of all sizes that are on it.
Spare Polo Raplh Lauren buttons and buttons are sewn into the care instructions for the item. Photo: fakeblack.com Internal tags, containing information about the item and care instructions, are firmly sewn and have neatly processed edges.
Most Ralph Lauren Polo products feature the brand's name tags in blue with yellow lettering. On Polo by Ralph Lauren the letters are usually white. However, other options are also possible:
Children's overalls from the official Ralph Lauren website: ralphlauren.com
On the back sports shoesRalph Lauren Polo always has a rectangle with the word "POLO"
The Polo SA brand from South Africa is not part of the Ralph Lauren Polo brand, although their logos are similar.
The POLO SA brand almost copies the Ralph Lauren Polo logo. Photo: 2oceansvibe.com Please note that in the Polo South Africa logo the rider on the horse is facing the other way.
We've just covered some general points to check when purchasing Ralph Lauren Polo products. We hope that this information is enough for you to distinguish a fake from the original.
Brand Ralph Lauren produces only high-quality, expensive products that would be a shame to confuse even with decent replicas.