Former
Former is an independently owned and operated apparel and media company founded by surfers Craig Anderson, Dane Reynolds and Austyn Gillette with skateboarder Dylan Rieder, who died in 2016. The brand states its aim is to work against industry conventions and predictability, pairing a wardrobe of tees, hoodies, woven shirts, pants, boardshorts and headwear with self-produced surf films and video projects featuring its team. Design leans muted and utilitarian rather than traditional surfwear graphics.
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| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | relaxed with dropped shoulders | regular, sits at the hip | Usual size works for a roomy fit; size down if you dislike extra volume in the body. | low |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | relaxed camp/utility woven cut, not slim | regular, designed to be worn untucked | Order your normal size and expect a loose, easy drape rather than a tailored fit. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | straight to slightly loose through the thigh | long inseam on many styles; hemming may be needed on shorter frames | Take your measured waist size and check the inseam, as legs tend to run long. | low |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed, layering-friendly outerwear cut | regular to slightly cropped depending on style | Usual size fits comfortably over a hoodie; size down if wearing over a tee only. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | boxy, wide-shouldered skate-style cut | regular to slightly long body with a mid-length sleeve | Stay true to size for the intended boxy drape, or size down if you prefer a trimmer tee. | medium |
Does Former run big or small?
Former fits slightly large. Take your usual size for the intended relaxed look, or size down one if you want it to sit closer to the body. Most wearers report Former runs close to true to size but drapes roomier than a standard fit, so garments read a little larger and boxier than expected.
How does Former fit?
Most wearers report Former runs close to true to size but drapes roomier than a standard fit, so garments read a little larger and boxier than expected. Overall shape: relaxed, slightly boxy through the chest and shoulder with a modern surf/skate cut.
How do Former hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Former hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Usual size works for a roomy fit; size down if you dislike extra volume in the body. Shape: relaxed with dropped shoulders.
How do Former shirts & overshirts fit?
Former shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Order your normal size and expect a loose, easy drape rather than a tailored fit. Shape: relaxed camp/utility woven cut, not slim.
How do Former trousers & pants fit?
Former trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your measured waist size and check the inseam, as legs tend to run long. Shape: straight to slightly loose through the thigh.
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