The Ralph Lauren Corporation started in 1967 with men's ties. At 28 years-old, Lauren worked for the tie manufacturer Beau Brummell, where he persuaded the company's president to let him start his own line. Drawing on his interests in sports, Lauren named his first full line of menswear 'Polo' in 1968.
This is a pair of mens Polo Ralph Lauren double pleated front cotton chino shorts. The internal label dates these to circa 1990s.
Used and in fair to good vintage condition with general signs of wear and abrasion throughout, with fraying to the front pocket edges, and marks which have created a kind of marble effect to the front as well as the back right (as worn). Freshly laundered and ready for their new owner.
All my vintage listings unless otherwise stated are true vintage and have been worn before, therefore they will typically show signs of wear, which is all part of the vintage look and appeal.
COLOUR: Stone
SIZE: 36W and the actual waist measurement is 37in, which allows room for a comfortable fit as shorts are now typically worn lower on the waist more like jeans (please see below for all key measurements to check against a similar garment of your own to ensure a good fit).
FABRIC: 100% Cotton Twill
DETAILS:
- YKK brass zip fly front
- 2 front side pockets
- 2 rear jetted button pockets
- Branded patch logo
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SIZE: Please DO NOT solely rely on the listed size for your correct fit. Designers often use different measurements for sizes depending on the overall look they desire, so sizes can not only vary brand to brand but also within the same brand. Also, for vintage and pre-worn items the shape may have changed after years of being worn. The best way to ensure your correct fit is to compare the measurements listed to a similar item that fits you well.
EXTERNAL MEASUREMENTS: Please check against a similar garment of your own that fits you well, measuring flat and fully zipped or buttoned up (if applicable) on a flat surface:
A - WAIST - straight across the waistband (double for full waist): 18.5in (47cm)
B - THIGH WIDTH - point where the legs meet at the crotch straight across: 15.5in (39.5cm)
C - HEM - width of leg opening (double for full circumference): 13.5in (34cm)
D - RISE - point where the legs meet at the crotch to waistband top edge: 14.5in (37cm)
E - INSIDE LEG - point where the legs meet at the crotch to the hem: 9in (23cm)
F - OUTSIDE LEG - top of the waistband to the hem: 20.5in (52cm)
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