The Find: Ralph Lauren Grey Sweatpants

 

Heather grey sweatpants are almost as classic as blue jeans to me. I've been obsessed with finding the perfect pair for over a decade. Most of the ones I've bought the last few years have been pretty close. But it took the god Ralph Lauren to get it just right this Fall season. 

I'm not saying these are perfect because there are a few missing details that I absolutely love like a crotch gusset, reinforced knees, and more of a salt & pepper marled loopwheel fabric. But in the last ten years these are absolutely as good as it gets as far as tailored sweatpants. Thank you, Mr. Lauren. You made my afternoon... Being a self-proclaimed sweatpant elitist (they really exist) like myself, let me wax poetic for you guys...

 

"Unfortunately these gems are not available online yet. So I took a few photos of them on my floor (myself, not an assistant... Really.) The concept of taking photos of my clothing is really lame to me. But I can't figure out another way to show you how amazing they are besides maybe filming a Test Shot..."

 

"Zipper fly with two button hidden closure and drawstring. You had me at hello. You see the problem with most sweatpants is the cock outline. Yeah, I said it. Even when you wear boxer briefs the infamous cock outline is still there. Just check my man, McQueen above. Straight cock outline. With a proper zipper fly you're good money."

 

"Two back pockets with flap and button closure. Functional belt loops... Fuck outta here!"

 

"Dart detail for a proper fit. You can sag in these if you like but I prefer a proper tailored style in my sweaties."

 

"I'm not down with that flared boot cut look in my denim or sweats. No disrespect but that's for the Biergarten types. We go right up the elevator to the eighteenth floor instead. Keep it fitted and hemmed." 

 

"The last touch is the name. Bleecker. Say word? Coincidence?... Maybe."

"I know the Steve McQueen reference is sooooo tired and you deserve better from me at this point. But that motherfucker is handsome as fuck and his sweatpants actually fit him. And.. well... my mom made me watch all of his films like a thousand times when I was a kid. So that's been my reference point. Sorry guys..."

Comments

[Jason_Gold]

I have been on the same sweatpant hunt as you Jake for as long as I can remember. Glad to see it has come to an end...for a little while at least. Any details on $?

[ashton gooding]

these are awesome especially the fine tailored look of a fine pant and i really need a new pair of sweats, please update us when they are available

[Jonathan R.]

These are beautiful! Great post, Jake

[LL]

Hilarious. Love it. Need these like now. How much?

[Eric]

You are so vain. I love it.

[Honorthytailor]

Did you get those on their site? I couldn't find them on their site.

I've been on the hunt too, there was a pair last year at Woolrich, but by the time I found them, they were sold out.

The Style Blogger got them though-
http://mensstyleblog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-12-06T18:27:00-05:00&max-results=10

[Yon]

I need these sweatpants asap. Where can I get them!!!

[Marlo]

run to J. Crew... i just picked some up from there, very similar to the ones in the post..

i personally like J. Crew.. and this year they have come out with a more tapered look... and fits great...

for $58 id say a good deal...

[Brian]

I've been on a hunt for the perfect hoody, and just picked up what I think is the top to match these bottoms. Has the Bleeker tag. It isn't quite perfect - longish sleeves (typical RL!) and loose cuffs mean I'm always pushing them up. Pretty nice, though! Like you said, not on polo.com - found them in the "Polo Country" standalone store near me.

[q]

you forgot to say "no HOMO' jake!!!!!!!

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No homo.

[Derrick]

Curious on the price. And what shoes you might wear with these. Thoughts?

[Lucas]

These are so dope.

[bryce]

keep looking, these aren't all that.

champion used to make sweatpants and sweatshirts that were the gold standard, but that was 20-25yrs ago.

belt loops on a pair of sweat pants?? blasphemous!

[Tanner]

For those people that love to work out like myself this pair of Ralph Lauren sweat pants are perfect. They are light enough to wear in the gym and the pockets on them are great to hold your IPod or wallet while working out. A must buy a serious weight lifter.

[Matt]

These sweats are legit.

[kevinB.]

i need these..

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LOL @ the commentary

[RLV]

Maybe you should take some inspiration from steve mcqueen and hit the gym. No point in spending $$$$$$ on clothes every month if you're still a pear shaped fatty at the end of the day.

[jme]

are these ever gonna be available??...

[jay kay]

is there any info on these sweatpants yet?

[keyvon]

where can i buy these sweatpants at?

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seems very fine quality clothing..

[kay]

these been released yet?? any links??

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How do I get them please, best sweat pants I have ever seen

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