93% matchUniversal Works
Same Nottingham workwear roots, looser cuts
What changes: Roomier, more pattern-and-fabric mixing per season
Brand profile
Albam
British menswear label making unbranded, workwear- and military-derived staples in classic cuts, from utility jackets and smocks to sweatshirts and plain tees.
LondonOrigin
MenswearFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$Price
4 brands like Albam like Universal Works, YMC, Omnigod Hong Kong →
What to know about Albam
Workwear patterns, no logos
Utility denim jackets, smocks and overshirts drawn from work and military patterns, cut classically and left largely unbranded.
Built on the plain T-shirt
The label started as a small capsule of well-made basics, and the plain white tee it made its name on still anchors the range.
Mid-price, fabric-led basics
Loopback sweatshirts, knitwear and chinos where the spend goes into cloth quality rather than branding or detailing.
How Albam fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers report Albam runs close to true to size with a classic, lightly trimmed silhouette rather than a modern boxy or oversized cut, though heavier outerwear can feel snug across the shoulders when layered.
Tip: Take your usual size, but consider sizing up in outerwear if you plan to layer over knitwear.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular loopback sweatshirt cut with a clean, slightly structured body | Buy your usual size and expect a little shrinkage in loopback cotton, so avoid hot washes. |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | regular to slightly trim through the chest, with overshirts cut roomier | If you're between sizes or broad in the chest, size up — overshirts are already cut with layering room. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | classic chino/utility cut, straight rather than skinny | Order your measured waist; the straight leg leaves room without looking baggy. |
| Jackets | slightly small | workwear and military patterns cut close in the shoulder and chest | Size up if you intend to wear a jumper or hoodie underneath. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular with a slightly straight body, neither slim nor boxy | Stick with your normal size; size up one if you want a looser, more relaxed drape. |
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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Albam fit questions
Does Albam run big or small?
Albam fits true to size. Take your usual size, but consider sizing up in outerwear if you plan to layer over knitwear. Most shoppers report Albam runs close to true to size with a classic, lightly trimmed silhouette rather than a modern boxy or oversized cut, though heavier outerwear can feel snug across the shoulders when layered.
How does Albam fit?
Most shoppers report Albam runs close to true to size with a classic, lightly trimmed silhouette rather than a modern boxy or oversized cut, though heavier outerwear can feel snug across the shoulders when layered. Overall shape: classic regular cut with a slightly trim chest and shoulder, not oversized.
How do Albam hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Albam hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Buy your usual size and expect a little shrinkage in loopback cotton, so avoid hot washes. Shape: regular loopback sweatshirt cut with a clean, slightly structured body.
How do Albam shirts & overshirts fit?
Albam shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. If you're between sizes or broad in the chest, size up — overshirts are already cut with layering room. Shape: regular to slightly trim through the chest, with overshirts cut roomier.
How do Albam trousers & pants fit?
Albam trousers & pants fits true to size. Order your measured waist; the straight leg leaves room without looking baggy. Shape: classic chino/utility cut, straight rather than skinny.
Brand facts
Albam is a British menswear label founded in 2006 by James Shaw and Alastair Rae, who started with a small capsule of well-made basics run from a bedroom in Nottingham before moving the business to London. The range draws on workwear and military patterns: utility denim jackets, smocks, overshirts, loopback sweatshirts, knitwear, chinos and the plain white T-shirt the brand built its name on. Cuts are classic and largely unbranded, with an emphasis on fabric quality. Albam sells direct online, has operated several London shops, and wholesales through UK retailers.
- Founded
- 2006
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Made in
- United Kingdom, Portugal
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Minimalist / Contemporary, Urban prep / Ivy