A striking vintage Lauren Ralph Lauren jacket that captures the brand’s enduring interpretation of classic American country style. Crafted in the USA from a substantial 92% worsted wool and 8% nylon blend, the jacket combines traditional tailoring with a relaxed sporting influence, making it equally suited to city wear and country dressing. The Lauren Ralph Lauren line was introduced in the mid-1990s as a diffusion collection reflecting Ralph Lauren’s signature aesthetic at a more accessible price point.  

Rendered in a vibrant crimson red with a black windowpane check, the jacket features a concealed front zip with a substantial YKK metal zip and leather pull, a classic pointed collar, and lightly structured shoulders. Four functional flap pockets and a zipped chest pocket reference traditional field jackets, while buttoned cuffs and a clean back maintain its tailored silhouette.

The rich wool fabric has a soft, brushed finish, providing warmth without excessive weight. Fully lined in tonal satin, the jacket is beautifully finished throughout and remains highly wearable today. The timeless windowpane check and sporting details ensure it pairs effortlessly with denim, corduroy, tailored trousers or skirts.

An excellent example of Ralph Lauren’s enduring appreciation of British country clothing reinterpreted through an American luxury lens.

Details

• Designer: Lauren Ralph Lauren
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Date: c.1990s
• Fabric: 92% Worsted Wool, 8% Nylon
• Colour: Crimson red with black windowpane check
• Closure: Concealed YKK metal front zip with leather pull
• Collar: Pointed shirt collar
• Pockets: Two lower flap pockets, two additional front pockets, one zipped chest pocket
• Cuffs: Four-button cuffs
• Lining: Fully lined
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no significant flaws noted.

Why We Selected It

Lauren Ralph Lauren consistently drew upon traditional British country tailoring, sporting dress and equestrian influences to create timeless American classics. This jacket perfectly reflects that philosophy, combining practical detailing with elegant tailoring and a bold yet wearable colour palette. It remains as relevant today as when it was first produced.

Crawford Heritage Couture Notes

Although not couture, this piece represents the high-quality ready-to-wear heritage that helped establish Ralph Lauren as one of America’s defining luxury fashion houses. The thoughtful tailoring, premium wool cloth and understated sporting references make it an excellent example of late twentieth-century heritage design.

Measurements laid flat,

Size 14

Shoulders: 44cm

Bust: 52cm

Length: 70cm