Size Guide
We deal in vintage and archive pieces from Italian, French, Japanese and Belgian houses — the size on the label rarely tells the whole story. Use the charts below to convert between systems, and always check the garment measurements listed on each product page. Measurements beat labels, every time.
How We Label Sizes
Every listing shows one size to filter and compare by — and, on the product page, the size exactly as it’s printed on the label. Here is how to read them:
Clothing — tops and bottoms alike — is listed in an international letter size, converted from the label using the charts below. Mens / Womens tells you which cut the size refers to.
Footwear is always listed in European sizes. Use the footwear charts below to compare with UK / US.
Bags, accessories, eyewear and jewellery. Dimensions are listed on the product page where relevant.
On every product page you’ll also find the size exactly as printed on the label — e.g. IT 44, FR 40 or 32/46.
Quick Rules
Womenswear
tops, dresses, knitwear & outerwear
| Int’l | Italy (IT) | France (FR) | Germany / EU (DE) | UK | US | Japan (JP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 36 | 32 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| XS | 38 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| S | 40 | 36 | 34 | 8 | 4 | 9 |
| S–M | 42 | 38 | 36 | 10 | 6 | 11 |
| M | 44 | 40 | 38 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| L | 46 | 42 | 40 | 14 | 10 | 15 |
| XL | 48 | 44 | 42 | 16 | 12 | 17 |
| XXL | 50 | 46 | 44 | 18 | 14 | 19 |
French sizes are also used in Belgium, Spain and Portugal; German sizes in Austria, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and Switzerland; UK sizes in Australia and New Zealand. Letter sizes are approximate — every house draws the lines differently.
trousers, skirts & denim
| Int’l | Waist (inch) | Waist (cm) | Italy (IT) | Germany / EU (DE) | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | W24 | 61 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| XS–S | W25 | 63.5 | 38–40 | 32–34 | 6–8 | 0–2 |
| S | W26 | 66 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 2–4 |
| S–M | W27 | 68.5 | 42 | 36 | 10 | 4 |
| M | W28 | 71 | 42–44 | 36–38 | 10–12 | 6 |
| M | W29 | 73.5 | 44 | 38 | 12 | 8 |
| M–L | W30 | 76 | 44–46 | 38–40 | 12–14 | 8–10 |
| L | W31 | 79 | 46 | 40 | 14 | 10 |
| XL | W32 | 81 | 48 | 42 | 16 | 12 |
Bottoms are listed in international letter sizes converted from the label. Vintage denim shrinks and stretches with wear — always compare against the garment measurements on the product page.
footwear
| EU / IT | UK | US | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2 | 5 | 22 |
| 36 | 3 | 6 | 22.5–23 |
| 37 | 4 | 7 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 5 | 8 | 24–24.5 |
| 39 | 6 | 9 | 25 |
| 40 | 7 | 9.5–10 | 25.5–26 |
| 41 | 8 | 10.5–11 | 26.5 |
| 42 | 9 | 11.5–12 | 27 |
Italian designer shoes often run about half a size small compared to standard EU sizing. We list insole length in cm where possible — compare it against a shoe that fits you well.
Menswear
jackets, suits, knitwear & outerwear
| Int’l | EU / IT / FR / DE | UK / US | Chest (cm) | Chest (inch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 44 | 34 | 86–89 | 34 |
| S | 46 | 36 | 90–94 | 36 |
| M | 48 | 38 | 95–99 | 38 |
| L | 50 | 40 | 100–104 | 40 |
| XL | 52 | 42 | 105–109 | 42 |
| XXL | 54 | 44 | 110–114 | 44 |
| 3XL | 56 | 46 | 115–119 | 46 |
Unlike womenswear, menswear shares one numeric scale across Italy, France and Germany. UK and US jacket sizes both equal the chest measurement in inches. Note that Japanese menswear (e.g. Yohji Yamamoto, Undercover, Julius) is cut smaller — a JP 3 ≈ M on the label often fits like a slim M or S.
trousers & denim
| Waist (inch) | Waist (cm) | EU / IT | Int’l |
|---|---|---|---|
| W28 | 71 | 44 | XS |
| W30 | 76 | 46 | S |
| W32 | 81 | 48 | M |
| W34 | 86 | 50 | L |
| W36 | 91 | 52 | XL |
| W38 | 97 | 54 | XXL |
| W40 | 102 | 56 | 3XL |
Italian tailored trousers are sometimes labelled with the jacket size instead (a “50” trouser ≈ W34). When in doubt, go by the waist measurement in cm on the product page.
shirts
| Int’l | EU collar (cm) | UK / US collar (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 36 | 14 |
| S | 37–38 | 14.5–15 |
| M | 39–40 | 15.5 |
| L | 41–42 | 16–16.5 |
| XL | 43–44 | 17–17.5 |
| XXL | 45–46 | 18 |
footwear
| EU / IT | UK | US | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 5.5–6 | 6.5–7 | 24.5 |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 25 |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 26 |
| 42 | 8 | 9 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 9 | 10 | 27.5 |
| 44 | 10 | 11 | 28 |
| 45 | 11 | 12 | 29 |
| 46 | 12 | 13 | 29.5 |
A Note on Fit
There is no enforced sizing standard — every house cuts to its own block, and archive blocks were smaller than today’s. Treat every conversion above as a starting point with a margin of one size in either direction. Every listing includes flat garment measurements (pit-to-pit, length, waist and more where relevant). If you’re unsure, lay a similar piece you own and love flat, measure it, and compare.
Questions about a specific piece? DM us on Instagram or message us on WhatsApp — we’ll measure anything on request.
Measuring Guide
All measurements are taken by hand with the garment laid flat. Measurements may vary.
How to measure tops?
Chest
Measure straight across from armpit to armpit.
Length
Start at center back and measure straight down from base of collar/neck to bottom hem.
Shoulder
Measure straight across highest point of shoulders (from seam to seam if applicable).
Sleeve length
Measure from top shoulder seam to bottom edge of sleeve.
How to measure bottoms?
Waist
Button and lay flat. Measure waistband straight across from edge to edge.
Inseam
Measure inside seam of pant leg from crotch to bottom hem.
Leg opening
Measure straight across bottom hem of pant.
Thigh
Measure straight across pant leg from crotch to outseam.
How to measure bags?
Width
Measure across the bag from one side to the other.
Height
Measure from the top of the bag to its base.
Depth
Measure along one side of the bag.
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