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Axel Arigato

$$$unisex
StyleMinimalist / ContemporaryStreetwear
Known forSneakersFootwear
Origin · Gothenburg, SwedenMade in · EuropeFounded · 2014

Axel Arigato is a Gothenburg-based footwear and ready-to-wear label founded in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, built on a direct-to-consumer drop model. Its core is pared-back leather sneakers — the Clean 90, Dice and Genesis Vintage Runner — alongside minimalist knitwear, outerwear and accessories. French investment firm Eurazeo has held a majority stake since 2020. The brand runs stores including a London Covent Garden flagship and its first US shop, opened in New York's Soho in September 2024. Former Adidas executive Frédéric Serrant became CEO in early 2026.

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How Axel Arigato fits
CategoryRunsShapeLengthSize adviceConfidence
Hoodies & sweatshirtsruns largeoversized, heavy-shouldered streetwear cutregular body with long sleevesConsider sizing down one, especially if you don't want a lot of volume.medium
Shirts & overshirtsslightly largerelaxed, straight-cut camp and overshirt styles rather than slim dress shirtsregular, often designed to be worn untuckedTake your normal size, or size down if you plan to wear it as a standalone shirt rather than a layer.low
Trousers & pantstrue to sizestraight to relaxed, minimalistregular to slightly long, often intended to break or stackOrder your measured waist size and expect a straight, slightly loose leg.low
Jacketsslightly largeroomy outerwear cut with space for knitwear underneathregular, hip-length on most stylesYour usual size normally layers fine; size down if you want a clean, close outer shell.low
T-shirts & graphic teesslightly largeboxy and relaxed with a dropped shoulderregular, occasionally slightly cropped in bodyStick with your usual size for the intended boxy look; size down if you prefer a closer fit.medium
Does Axel Arigato run big or small?

Axel Arigato fits slightly large. Take your usual size for the intended relaxed look, or size down one if you want anything close to a fitted silhouette. Shoppers generally find Axel Arigato ready-to-wear cut on the roomy, minimalist Scandinavian side — most report their normal size wears loose and comfortable rather than tailored, while the sneakers (the brand's core) are widely said to run large.

How does Axel Arigato fit?

Shoppers generally find Axel Arigato ready-to-wear cut on the roomy, minimalist Scandinavian side — most report their normal size wears loose and comfortable rather than tailored, while the sneakers (the brand's core) are widely said to run large. Overall shape: relaxed, slightly boxy Scandinavian cut with dropped shoulders on jersey and knitwear.

How do Axel Arigato hoodies & sweatshirts fit?

Axel Arigato hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Consider sizing down one, especially if you don't want a lot of volume. Shape: oversized, heavy-shouldered streetwear cut.

How do Axel Arigato shirts & overshirts fit?

Axel Arigato shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Take your normal size, or size down if you plan to wear it as a standalone shirt rather than a layer. Shape: relaxed, straight-cut camp and overshirt styles rather than slim dress shirts.

How do Axel Arigato trousers & pants fit?

Axel Arigato trousers & pants fits true to size. Order your measured waist size and expect a straight, slightly loose leg. Shape: straight to relaxed, minimalist.

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