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Element
StyleSkatewearStreetwearGorpcore / Outdoor
Known forHoodies & sweatshirtsT-shirts & graphic tees
Element makes skate hardgoods and casual apparel: decks, trucks, wheels and griptape alongside hoodies, tees, flannels, chinos and outerwear carrying its circled-tree logo. Skater Johnny Schillereff started it in 1992 as Underworld Element, building the identity around nature imagery and responsibly sourced wood. Authentic Brands Group acquired parent company Boardriders in September 2023 and now licenses Element to third-party operators. Former US licensee Liberated Brands lost those rights in December 2024 and filed for Chapter 11 in February 2025; the label continues under new partners.
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How Element fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | regular to relaxed flannel/woven cut, straight through the body | regular, long enough to wear untucked | Order your usual size; expect a casual rather than tailored drape. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | straight to relaxed chino and work-pant shapes | regular inseam, often with a slight stack over shoes | Take your measured waist size and choose the fit name (slim vs relaxed) rather than adjusting the number. | low |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | straight or loose skate denim with room through the thigh and knee | regular to long, commonly worn stacked | Buy your normal waist; pick the slim fit if the loose skate cut is too much volume. | low |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed outerwear cut with space for a hoodie underneath | regular, hip-length on most coach and work jackets | Stay true to size since layering room is already built in. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | boxy to relaxed, wide through the chest with drop-ish shoulders on graphic styles | regular body length; some newer cuts read shorter and boxier | Size down if you prefer a fitted tee, otherwise stay true to size for the intended loose skate look. | medium |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed pullover shape with room for layering | regular, hem sits around the hip | Stick with your normal size — sizing up usually ends up noticeably oversized. | medium |
Does Element run big or small?
Element fits slightly large. Take your usual size for the intended relaxed skate look, and size down one if you want anything close to a trim fit. Shoppers generally report Element apparel fits like standard skate gear — nominally true to size on the label but wearing loose and roomy, so slimmer builds often find their normal size a bit oversized.
How does Element fit?
Shoppers generally report Element apparel fits like standard skate gear — nominally true to size on the label but wearing loose and roomy, so slimmer builds often find their normal size a bit oversized. Overall shape: relaxed, skate-influenced cut with generous room through the chest and shoulders.
How do Element shirts & overshirts fit?
Element shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Order your usual size; expect a casual rather than tailored drape. Shape: regular to relaxed flannel/woven cut, straight through the body.
How do Element trousers & pants fit?
Element trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your measured waist size and choose the fit name (slim vs relaxed) rather than adjusting the number. Shape: straight to relaxed chino and work-pant shapes.
How do Element jeans & denim fit?
Element jeans & denim fits true to size. Buy your normal waist; pick the slim fit if the loose skate cut is too much volume. Shape: straight or loose skate denim with room through the thigh and knee.
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