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Organic cotton jersey basics with coastal ease
What changes: Australian, more denim and tailoring in the mix
Brand profile
James Perse
Founder-led Los Angeles label known for minimalist, garment-dyed cotton basics, cashmere knits and a California-casual home collection.
Los AngelesOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about James Perse
You pay tee prices for fabric
Basic garment-dyed cotton tees run roughly $80-160, with knitwear and outerwear higher — the cost sits in the jersey and the dye, not in visible design.
California neutrals, sun-faded on purpose
The palette is muted and washed-out across jersey, fleece, cashmere, linen shirting and relaxed trousers, built to look already worn rather than new.
Still independent and founder-run
Started in 1991 with baseball caps by the son of Maxfield's owner, the label remains founder-led with its own US stores and a Malibu-inspired home and bedding line.
How James Perse fits
Overall fit
runs small
James Perse uses a numeric sizing system (0-5) that many find runs smaller than expected, so a good number of shoppers size up for a more comfortable fit.
Tip: Many shoppers size up one, especially in tees, as the numeric sizing (1-5) tends to run lean.
Medium confidence · based on 18 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | relaxed | Consider sizing up if you want a roomier fit for layering. |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | relaxed | Linen and cotton shirting generally fits as expected with an easy, relaxed cut. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | relaxed | Trousers tend to run relaxed and roomy; take your usual size unless you prefer slim. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | trim but relaxed | Size up one from your usual, as the numeric sizing runs lean and cotton can shrink slightly after washing. |
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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James Perse fit questions
Does James Perse run big or small?
James Perse runs small. Many shoppers size up one, especially in tees, as the numeric sizing (1-5) tends to run lean. James Perse uses a numeric sizing system (0-5) that many find runs smaller than expected, so a good number of shoppers size up for a more comfortable fit.
How does James Perse fit?
James Perse uses a numeric sizing system (0-5) that many find runs smaller than expected, so a good number of shoppers size up for a more comfortable fit. Overall shape: relaxed to slim depending on style.
How do James Perse hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
James Perse hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you want a roomier fit for layering. Shape: relaxed.
How do James Perse shirts & overshirts fit?
James Perse shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Linen and cotton shirting generally fits as expected with an easy, relaxed cut. Shape: relaxed.
How do James Perse trousers & pants fit?
James Perse trousers & pants fits true to size. Trousers tend to run relaxed and roomy; take your usual size unless you prefer slim. Shape: relaxed.
Brand facts
James Perse Los Angeles makes minimalist California basics: garment-dyed cotton tees, jersey and fleece sweats, cashmere knits, linen shirting and relaxed trousers in neutral, sun-faded palettes. James Perse, son of Maxfield boutique owner Tommy Perse, began with baseball caps in 1991 and launched the t-shirt line in 1994, adding womenswear knits in 1996. The label stays independent and founder-led, operating its own US stores and a Malibu-inspired home, furniture and bedding collection alongside apparel. Typical tees run roughly $80-160, knitwear and outerwear higher.
- Founded
- 1994
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- USA, Italy, Japan
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury, Athleisure / Sportswear