A lot of Ralph Lauren stuff is still made in Italy, Switzerland, or the USA—places with high labor costs and strict standards. Their “Purple Label” line, for example, is handmade with Italian wool and Japanese denim. You’re not just buying a shirt; you’re buying hours of skilled handiwork. Compare that to a $10 tee from a discount bin, likely made in a factory with low wages and thin fabric.
Even their lower-priced lines (like Polo or Lauren) use better suppliers than budget brands. It’s a ladder of quality, and every rung costs a little more.
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