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Acronym
StyleTechwearAvant-gardeGorpcore / Outdoor
Known forJacketsOuterwear
ACRONYM is a German technical apparel label founded in 1994 in Munich by Errolson Hugh and Michaela Sachenbacher, initially as an independent design consultancy. Collections are built around hardshell jackets in Gore-Tex and Windstopper fabrics, articulated trousers and modular bags, almost always in black or other monochrome tones. Recurring engineering details include the Gravity Pocket, Interops attachment points and the Jacketsling carry system. Hugh's consulting work informed Nike's ACG relaunch and NikeLab collaborations. Production runs stay small, drops are announced with minimal marketing, and pieces routinely resell above retail.
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How Acronym fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular to slightly slim with shaped sleeves and a structured hood | body regular to slightly long, sleeves long | Take your normal size, or size up if you want it to sit over other layers. | low |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | trim technical cut with shaped sleeves rather than a relaxed camp-shirt shape | long body and sleeve | Size up if you are between sizes or broader through the chest. | low |
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | articulated slim to regular through seat and thigh with a knee dart or gusset for movement | long inseam; shorter wearers commonly need to hem or rely on the drawcord/cuff systems | Consider sizing up one if you have larger thighs, and expect to shorten the leg unless you are tall. | medium |
| Jackets | slightly small | technical, articulated shell shape — close through chest and shoulders with pre-bent sleeves and a shaped back | longer than average in both sleeve and body; sleeves often cover the hand at rest by design | Size up if you are muscular or want to layer mid-layers underneath; stay true to size if you are lean and want the intended close technical fit. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular, fairly straight cut rather than oversized | slightly long in body and sleeve | Stick with your usual size unless you prefer a looser drape, in which case go up one. | low |
Does Acronym run big or small?
Acronym fits slightly small. Most people take their usual size only if they are lean and tall — if you are broader through the chest/shoulders or plan to layer, size up one. Acronym is widely described as running slim-but-long: shoulders, chest and thighs are cut close and articulated for movement, while sleeve and body length run generous, so many broader wearers size up while tall, slim wearers stay true to size.
How does Acronym fit?
Acronym is widely described as running slim-but-long: shoulders, chest and thighs are cut close and articulated for movement, while sleeve and body length run generous, so many broader wearers size up while tall, slim wearers stay true to size. Overall shape: articulated and body-following — narrow through the chest and hips with pre-curved, ergonomic panels rather than a straight boxy cut.
How do Acronym hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Acronym hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Take your normal size, or size up if you want it to sit over other layers. Shape: regular to slightly slim with shaped sleeves and a structured hood.
How do Acronym shirts & overshirts fit?
Acronym shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. Size up if you are between sizes or broader through the chest. Shape: trim technical cut with shaped sleeves rather than a relaxed camp-shirt shape.
How do Acronym trousers & pants fit?
Acronym trousers & pants fits slightly small. Consider sizing up one if you have larger thighs, and expect to shorten the leg unless you are tall. Shape: articulated slim to regular through seat and thigh with a knee dart or gusset for movement.
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