"Earlier this year, The New York Times' Steven Kurutz described Bihlmaier's unexpected ascent to cult celebrity and style influencer. As Kurutz explained, Bihlmaier 'recognized the intrinsic style of certain items before others did, and mixed and layered them in novel ways.' And if you look at virtually any photos of Bihlmaier, you'll see that in action - a personal aesthetic that eludes easy description but looks amazing."
"For decades, Bihlmaier has been amassing his own collection in addition to his work for Ralph Lauren. And now, he's parting ways with some of it. This week, Kurutz followed up his earlier article with a new piece for the Times, featuring details on what looks to be a vintage sale for the ages. That sale is set to commence on December 13, and will be held via Collectors Gene."
"That Bihlmaier is working with Collectors Gene isn't necessarily surprising; the store's proprietor, Cameron Ross Steiner, called Bihlmaier 'arguably one of the greatest collectors of all time' in a video posted to Tiktok last year. Kurutz's article has details on some of the items which will be on sale, including a striking corduroy jacket. It, along with more than 100 more objects, will go on sale in two weeks."
Doug Bihlmaier built a reputation for identifying intrinsic style in vintage garments and for layering pieces in inventive ways. He sourced vintage for Double RL while amassing a significant personal collection alongside his Ralph Lauren work. He is now parting with a portion of that collection through a sale hosted by Collectors Gene beginning December 13. The sale will include more than 100 objects, with highlighted pieces such as a striking corduroy jacket. Collectors Gene proprietor Cameron Ross Steiner has publicly praised Bihlmaier as an exceptionally important collector.
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