Brand profile
By Parra
Amsterdam label of artist Piet Parra, applying his hand-drawn characters and flat graphic palettes to tees, hoodies, workwear and accessories.
AmsterdamOrigin
MenswearFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about By Parra
By Parra is the clothing label of Dutch artist Pieter "Piet Parra" Janssen, born 1976 and based in Amsterdam, who started the line as Rockwell before rebranding under his own name. Collections translate his hand-drawn vocabulary of long-nosed figures, distorted female forms, block lettering and flat pastel-and-primary palettes onto graphic tees, hoodies, fleeces, workwear jackets, corduroy trousers, caps and homeware. The brand sells through its own Amsterdam shop, webshop and skate and streetwear retailers, while Parra continues gallery work and footwear collaborations, notably with Nike and Nike SB.
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How By Parra fits
Overall fit
true to size
By Parra pieces are generally cut in a relaxed, contemporary streetwear silhouette that most shoppers find true to size, though graphic tees and fleeces can wear slightly boxy.
Tip: Order your usual size for a relaxed fit, or size down if you prefer a slimmer look.
Medium confidence · based on 5 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | relaxed, slightly boxy | Take your normal size; size down if you want a fitted look rather than the intended relaxed drape. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, roomy | Consider your true size or size down one if you don't want an oversized feel. |
| Jackets | true to size | boxy workwear cut | Order your usual size; the workwear cut leaves room for light layering. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | relaxed straight | Stick to your waist size for a relaxed corduroy fit. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like By Parra
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By Parra fit questions
Does By Parra run big or small?
By Parra fits true to size. Order your usual size for a relaxed fit, or size down if you prefer a slimmer look. By Parra pieces are generally cut in a relaxed, contemporary streetwear silhouette that most shoppers find true to size, though graphic tees and fleeces can wear slightly boxy.
How does By Parra fit?
By Parra pieces are generally cut in a relaxed, contemporary streetwear silhouette that most shoppers find true to size, though graphic tees and fleeces can wear slightly boxy. Overall shape: relaxed streetwear cut.
How do By Parra t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
By Parra t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Take your normal size; size down if you want a fitted look rather than the intended relaxed drape. Shape: relaxed, slightly boxy.
How do By Parra hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
By Parra hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Consider your true size or size down one if you don't want an oversized feel. Shape: relaxed, roomy.
How do By Parra jackets fit?
By Parra jackets fits true to size. Order your usual size; the workwear cut leaves room for light layering. Shape: boxy workwear cut.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 2004
- Origin
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Made in
- Europe
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Styles
- Streetwear, Skatewear