Folk Clothing
Folk is an independent London label founded in 2001 by Cathal McAteer, built around menswear and womenswear that prioritises small, easily overlooked construction details. Collections centre on overshirts, patch-pocket trousers, textured knitwear and soft-tailored outerwear in muted, earthy palettes, cut for comfort rather than trend. The brand works with Japanese and European mills, runs its own London stores and stockists across Europe and Asia, and keeps a steady seasonal rhythm instead of hype-driven drops. Typical mainline pieces sit in the £100-£350 range.
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| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed, boxy sweat/knit shape | regular body with a slightly wide sleeve | Stick to your usual size for a loose look, or size down if you'll wear it under a jacket. | low |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | relaxed, boxy overshirt-leaning cut with soft shoulders | regular to slightly long hem, sleeves sometimes long for the size | Overshirts are meant to layer so your usual size works over knitwear; go one size down if you want a standalone shirt fit. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | relaxed straight, high-ish rise, patch-pocket cut with room through the thigh | often shorter through the leg — reads cropped on taller wearers | Take your usual waist (many find the waist generous, so sizing down one is common) and expect to leave the hem as-is rather than shortening. | medium |
| Jackets | true to size | soft-tailored, unstructured with room for layers | regular, hitting around the hip | Take your usual size — the cut already allows for knitwear underneath, so sizing up is rarely needed. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | boxy, wide through the chest | regular | Size down if you prefer a closer fit; true size gives a deliberately loose drape. | low |
Does Folk Clothing run big or small?
Folk Clothing fits slightly large. Most people find their usual size roomy — size down if you want anything close to a trim fit, and check Folk's numeric sizing (1–6) against the size chart rather than assuming 3 = medium. Folk garments are widely described as comfortable and relaxed rather than fitted, so many shoppers land a half-size to full size larger than expected and some size down for a cleaner line.
How does Folk Clothing fit?
Folk garments are widely described as comfortable and relaxed rather than fitted, so many shoppers land a half-size to full size larger than expected and some size down for a cleaner line. Overall shape: relaxed, softly boxy with dropped-ish shoulders.
How do Folk Clothing hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Folk Clothing hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Stick to your usual size for a loose look, or size down if you'll wear it under a jacket. Shape: relaxed, boxy sweat/knit shape.
How do Folk Clothing shirts & overshirts fit?
Folk Clothing shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Overshirts are meant to layer so your usual size works over knitwear; go one size down if you want a standalone shirt fit. Shape: relaxed, boxy overshirt-leaning cut with soft shoulders.
How do Folk Clothing trousers & pants fit?
Folk Clothing trousers & pants fits slightly large. Take your usual waist (many find the waist generous, so sizing down one is common) and expect to leave the hem as-is rather than shortening. Shape: relaxed straight, high-ish rise, patch-pocket cut with room through the thigh.
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