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Brand profile
Aimé Leon Dore
New York label founded by Teddy Santis in 2014, blending 1990s NYC streetwear with prep and Americana, plus long-running New Balance work.
New York CityOrigin
MenswearFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Aimé Leon Dore
Nineties New York meets Mediterranean prep
Teddy Santis, raised in Queens by Greek immigrant parents, blends 1990s city streetwear with Americana and Mediterranean cues — logo sweats, rugby shirts, knitwear, suede shoes.
New Balance is the anchor
Santis has led New Balance's Made in USA line since 2021, and ALD's 550 and 990 releases are the brand's best-known sneaker output.
Sells the world, not just clothes
The label runs its own stores and cafés, and LVMH Luxury Ventures took a minority stake in 2022, placing it above typical streetwear pricing.
How Aimé Leon Dore fits
Overall fit
slightly large
ALD garments generally sit on the relaxed, boxy side with a vintage-inspired cut, so many shoppers find them running slightly large.
Tip: Consider sizing down for a trimmer fit on heavier knits and sweatshirts; take true size if you want the intended relaxed drape.
Medium confidence · based on 12 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans & denim | true to size | relaxed straight through the thigh | Order your measured waist; expect a loose leg rather than a slim one. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | boxy and relaxed | Take true size for a roomy vintage feel or size down for a cleaner fit. |
| Sneakers | true to size | standard New Balance width, medium volume | Take your usual New Balance size; if between, most find no need to adjust, though some go up a half size for the roomier 990/550 lasts. |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular to relaxed, especially rugby and camp collars | Order your usual size; rugby shirts skew relaxed so size down if you want a slimmer fit. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | regular to relaxed with a slight taper | Take your normal waist size; the cut is generally relaxed rather than slim. |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed, with room for layering | Consider your usual size, but size down if you don't plan to layer heavily. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | boxy, relaxed through the body | Size down if you prefer a fitted tee; keep true size for the intended relaxed look. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Aimé Leon Dore fit questions
Does Aimé Leon Dore run big or small?
Aimé Leon Dore fits slightly large. Consider sizing down for a trimmer fit on heavier knits and sweatshirts; take true size if you want the intended relaxed drape. ALD garments generally sit on the relaxed, boxy side with a vintage-inspired cut, so many shoppers find them running slightly large.
How does Aimé Leon Dore fit?
ALD garments generally sit on the relaxed, boxy side with a vintage-inspired cut, so many shoppers find them running slightly large. Overall shape: boxy, relaxed vintage-inspired cut.
How do Aimé Leon Dore jeans & denim fit?
Aimé Leon Dore jeans & denim fits true to size. Order your measured waist; expect a loose leg rather than a slim one. Shape: relaxed straight through the thigh.
How do Aimé Leon Dore hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Aimé Leon Dore hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Take true size for a roomy vintage feel or size down for a cleaner fit. Shape: boxy and relaxed.
How do Aimé Leon Dore sneakers fit?
Aimé Leon Dore sneakers fits true to size. Take your usual New Balance size; if between, most find no need to adjust, though some go up a half size for the roomier 990/550 lasts. Shape: standard New Balance width, medium volume.
Brand facts
Aimé Leon Dore is a New York menswear and womenswear label founded in 2014 by Teddy Santis, who grew up in Queens with Greek immigrant parents. Its "New Prep" aesthetic mixes 1990s New York streetwear with Americana and Mediterranean references across logo sweatshirts, rugby shirts, knitwear, tailored outerwear and suede footwear. Santis has designed New Balance's Made in USA line since 2021, and ALD's New Balance 550 and 990 releases anchor its sneaker output. LVMH Luxury Ventures took a minority stake in 2022; the brand runs its own stores and cafés.
- Founded
- 2014
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Streetwear, Urban prep / Ivy, Minimalist / Contemporary