Double RL, often written as RRL, is a Ralph Lauren line shaped by workwear, ranch life and vintage Americana. Named after Ralph and Ricky Lauren’s Colorado ranch, the brand looks to the clothing worn by miners, ranch hands and soldiers to create rugged pieces with a strong sense of history.
Where Polo Ralph Lauren is known for soft tailoring, Ivy League influences and sportswear, RRL moves towards heritage workwear and archive details. Indigo denim, chore jackets, checked flannels, fleece layers and hand-finished leather accessories sit at the heart of the range, brought together with a focus on fabric, fit and construction.
If you would like to see current pieces, visit our dedicated RRL by Ralph Lauren collection, where you’ll find the latest jeans, jackets, shirts and accessories available at The Sporting Lodge.
The beginnings of RRL are not fully documented, but the story is generally traced back to Ralph Lauren’s purchase of a Colorado ranch in the late 1980s. Set on more than 15,000 acres, it provided an escape from New York and quickly became a source of inspiration. Surrounded by open land and working ranches, Ralph Lauren began to look more closely at western workwear and vintage American clothing.
That interest led to the creation of a separate label in 1993. Drawing on the unspoilt landscape around the ranch, RRL took cues from the workwear worn by gold rush miners and ranch hands in the mid to late 1800s, as well as the military uniforms of the American Civil War and both World Wars. Leather boots and jackets, Navajo-pattern blankets and, of course, blue denim all became key parts of the RRL language.
More than twenty-five years later, RRL remains a focused part of the Ralph Lauren world, appreciated by denim collectors and people who favour well-made, characterful clothing. The label keeps production tight and distribution controlled. We are proud that The Sporting Lodge has been selected as a UK stockist, reflecting a shared interest in durable pieces that are built to last.
Written by Neil Summers
