Ralph Lauren Purple Label Coats & Overcoats: Buyer's FAQ
How can I tell a Ralph Lauren Purple Label coat is authentic? We authenticate every coat in-house, and the tells are in the details counterfeiters get wrong. We check the labels — the hand-sewn purple "Ralph Lauren" lining label, the scripted inner name/ID label and the manufacturer's coding (Purple Label pieces often carry an RN number) — and look for the hallmark tailoring: fine "pic" pick-stitching along the lapels, collar and pocket edges, hand-finished buttonholes and a canvassed chest. Most Purple Label tailoring is made in Italy, and the cloth and finishing show it. Because details vary by era, we never rely on a single marker; if a coat doesn't pass every checkpoint, we don't list it.
What are Ralph Lauren Purple Label coats made of? Purple Label coats are cashmere, wool, shearling and suede, hand-finished and substantial. Every listing states the exact composition and our condition grade.
How should a Ralph Lauren Purple Label coat fit? Purple Label follows Italian sizing. A coat should sit cleanly over a jacket or knitwear — go by the chest, shoulder and length measurements we list per piece rather than the label size alone.
Is a pre-owned coat worth it? Yes. The build lasts for years, so a pre-owned coat at a fraction of retail is sound value, and every pre-owned piece is graded transparently (Unworn with tags, Unworn, Excellent, Very Good). And every piece is authenticated — if one is ever proven inauthentic, we refund it in full — with a 14-day return policy, so you can buy with confidence.