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Brand profile
DKNY
American contemporary label founded in 1989 as Donna Karan's city-minded diffusion line, now owned and operated by G-III Apparel Group.
New York CityOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price
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What to know about DKNY
The cheaper half of Donna Karan
Launched in 1989 as a younger, city-focused counterpart to Karan's signature collection, it still sits below the pricier Donna Karan line in the same portfolio.
Logo sportswear and stretch jersey
The core vocabulary is stretch jersey, sharp tailoring and black-and-white New York logo pieces, with T-shirts the thing it's best known for.
Karan no longer designs it
G-III Apparel Group has owned the label since buying Donna Karan International from LVMH in 2016; distribution runs through department stores, outlets and dkny.com.
How DKNY fits
Overall fit
true to size
DKNY men's pieces are generally reported to fit close to true to size with a slightly slim, urban cut, though experiences vary across product lines and licensees.
Tip: Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you prefer a looser fit as many pieces lean slim.
Medium confidence · based on 6 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackets | slightly small | slim, tailored | Size up if layering, as tailored outerwear can run trim in the shoulders and chest. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular | Take your normal size; the cut is fairly standard with slight stretch. |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | slim | Consider sizing up if you want room, as dress shirts tend to run trim through the body. |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | slim to straight | Order your usual waist; stretch denim gives some give. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | slim to regular | Take your normal waist size; the leg tends to be moderately slim. |
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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DKNY fit questions
Does DKNY run big or small?
DKNY fits true to size. Order your usual size; consider sizing up if you prefer a looser fit as many pieces lean slim. DKNY men's pieces are generally reported to fit close to true to size with a slightly slim, urban cut, though experiences vary across product lines and licensees.
How does DKNY fit?
DKNY men's pieces are generally reported to fit close to true to size with a slightly slim, urban cut, though experiences vary across product lines and licensees. Overall shape: regular to slim, city-tailored.
How do DKNY jackets fit?
DKNY jackets fits slightly small. Size up if layering, as tailored outerwear can run trim in the shoulders and chest. Shape: slim, tailored.
How do DKNY t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
DKNY t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Take your normal size; the cut is fairly standard with slight stretch. Shape: regular.
How do DKNY shirts & overshirts fit?
DKNY shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you want room, as dress shirts tend to run trim through the body. Shape: slim.
Brand facts
DKNY is the line Donna Karan launched in 1989 as a younger, city-focused counterpart to her signature collection, built on stretch jersey, sharp tailoring, logo sportswear and black-and-white New York imagery. It sells women's and men's ready-to-wear, denim, activewear, handbags, watches and licensed fragrances through department stores, outlets and dkny.com. G-III Apparel Group has owned the label since acquiring Donna Karan International from LVMH in 2016, and now operates it alongside the higher-priced Donna Karan collection. Karan herself is no longer involved in design.
- Founded
- 1989
- Origin
- New York City, United States
- Made in
- Asia
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear, Y2K