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brand signaling matters.","price_vs_ralph_lauren_mesh_polo":"At $225 USD ($295 CAD), this Emporio Armani polo commands roughly double the $98–$118 USD price of a standard Ralph Lauren Mesh Polo, placing it in a tier where the markup is driven by Italian design cachet and a contemporary zip-closure profile, not by a fundamental upgrade in the core cotton piqué fabric — both shirts rely on the same breathable weave.","craftsmanship_and_fabric_quality_perception":"In brand comparisons, Armani is credited with ‘impeccable craftsmanship’ and an emphasis on ‘finer details and construction’ relative to Ralph Lauren’s more utilitarian approach, setting a baseline expectation that even at the diffusion Emporio level, the tailoring and material finish justify the higher price point."},"entry_quotes":{"armani_brand_prestige":[{"url":"https://versusguy.com/ralph-lauren-vs-armani/","quote":"Brand Perception | Accessible luxury, everyday wear | High fashion, 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