Selling this luxurious Ralph Lauren Purple Label Polo shirt. Gently worn over the years. Very high stitch density for added durability. Has the signature Purple grosgrain leather at side-hems to signify Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

The shirt has a really nice luxurious feel/look to it especially with the luster from its white mother of pearl buttons and its 100% double-mercenized cotton. Mercenized cotton is an expensive process to strengthen and smoothen the fabric. It also gives the polo a silk-like sheen, giving it a luxurious look.

The shirt is made in Italy 🇮🇹 by the renowned Caruso. Other than the Napolenese Tailors (Kiton, Brioni, Isaia), it's really only Caruso, Cornelia or Santandrea that could compete with them in terms of shirting construction, fabric and mother of pearl button quality.

Please kindly note there are 2 very small pinholes near the hem of the polo that came from previous tags. They're very small and you can't spot them unless you were really looking for them. You could also tuck them in and they would be hidden away.

Purple Label polo shirts currently retails for $500 on Ralph Lauren's site, i'm offering my RLPL polo shirt for 70% off! Take advantage of this fantastic deal

Authenticity guaranteed, feel free to ask any questions or request any additional photos.

Charging a flat $20 fee for worldwide tracked shipping from Singapore, i'm absorbing any tariff costs. Embrace my new minimalist lifestyle so looking to move this on to a good owner!

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A masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, this Purple Label Polo shirt elevates casual luxury through its double-mercerized cotton piqué fabric, which ensures exceptional durability and color brilliance. The "Ralph Lauren" mother-of-pearl buttons are hallmarks of uncompromising quality, reinforcing this garment as the ultimate expression of sophisticated sportswear.

• Brand: Ralph Lauren Purple Label
• Made in Italy 🇮🇹
• Ribbed Polo collar
• Three-button placket
• Genuine white mother-of-pearl buttons custom-developed
• 100% Double-Mercenized cotton
• Short sleeves with ribbed armbands
• Purple grosgrain trim at the vents

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Ralph Lauren Purple Label is the pinnacle of the brand's menswear, representing the highest tier of luxury, Italian craftsmanship, and artisanal quality. Launched in 1994, it merges Savile Row-inspired tailoring with Old World European glamour, using premium materials like cashmere, silk, and custom-developed fabrics.

Brand Essence

The Aesthetic: Classic, sophisticated, and unapologetically opulent. It is considered Ralph Lauren's antithesis to the "dress down" trend, focusing on elegant, timeless styling rather than fleeting, flashy fashions

Quality & Manufacturing: Garments are predominantly hand-crafted in Italy. Purple Label often partners with elite, historic manufacturers (such as Caruso or Saint Andrews) for their suiting.

Key Offerings

Tailoring: Benchmarks in hand-tailored suits, sport coats, and formalwear that command premium price points (frequently ranging from $4,000 to over $5,000).

The Ralph Lauren Hierarchy

Within the broader Ralph Lauren brand universe, Purple Label stands at the very top. Community forums consistently regard it as the brand's most expensive, highest-quality echelon

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Mercerized cotton is regular cotton treated with a caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) bath under tension to make it stronger, shinier, and smooth

Key Benefits
• Stronger: Up to 25% stronger and more durable than untreated cotton.

• Shiny Finish: Features a pearl-like or silk-like sheen instead of a flat, matte look.

• Better Color: Absorbs dye more deeply and evenly, leading to bright, fade-resistant colors.

• Less Shrinkage: Resists shrinking, stretching, and pilling much better than regular cotton.

• Crisp Stitch Definition: Very popular in crochet and knitting (such as Scheepjes Catona) for amigurumi, lace, and structured garments.

Drawbacks:
• Higher Cost: More expensive due to the extra chemical and industrial processing steps.