Heavyweight Fleece Hoodie
The oversized, heavyweight fleece hoodie in tonal washes is the piece that built John Elliott's reputation for elevated LA basics.
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John Elliott
Los Angeles label founded in 2012 for heavyweight fleece and tonal sportswear staples, reportedly sold to Centric Brands and Sam Ben-Avraham in 2026.
Los AngelesOrigin
MenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about John Elliott
Basics priced like designer basics
The core is hoodies, curved-hem tees and tapered joggers in heavyweight fleece and washed denim, sold at contemporary designer prices rather than gym-wear ones.
Drapey and tonal, not loud
Los Angeles sportswear cut long and loose in muted, single-tone colourways, sitting between minimalist contemporary and streetwear rather than graphic-driven streetwear.
Runway shows, athlete following
Founded in 2012, it showed at New York Fashion Week from 2015 and later Paris, and was worn by figures including LeBron James, Kanye West and Justin Bieber.
The pieces that define John Elliott
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Drapey, tapered sweatpants translated the brand's gym-adjacent roots into a silhouette copied across the whole luxury-basics category.
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The elongated, curved-hem tee is John Elliott's signature layering piece and the foundation of its tonal wardrobe.
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How John Elliott fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers report John Elliott runs close to true to size in the numeric system, with a slim-to-regular upper body, notably long hems and tapered legs, so people wanting a relaxed or oversized drape usually go up one.
Tip: Take your normal size (John Elliott uses numeric sizing where 1=S, 2=M, 3=L, 4=XL) and size up one if you want the looser, layered look you see in the lookbooks.
Medium confidence · based on 14 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | structured but drapey heavyweight fleece; regular through the body with a slightly trim shoulder | Stick to your usual numeric size for a clean fit, or size up one for a boxier streetwear drape and easier layering. |
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | relaxed to regular, often soft and unstructured | Buy your normal size; only size down if you want a genuinely close shirt fit. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | relaxed through the seat and thigh with a defined taper (sweatpants and drawstring trousers) | Take your usual size; the taper is snug at the ankle, so size up only if you have larger calves. |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | slim to slim-tapered through thigh and knee on the core Cast fits | Order your measured waist size — the slim fits have little give at first, so size up in the waist if you prefer room. |
| Jackets | slightly small | trim through the shoulders and chest, tailored streetwear silhouette | Size up one if you plan to wear a hoodie or heavier knit underneath. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly small | fairly slim through chest and sleeves, close-fitting once worn in | Consider going up one numeric size if you dislike a fitted chest, since the length is already generous. |
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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John Elliott fit questions
Does John Elliott run big or small?
John Elliott fits true to size. Take your normal size (John Elliott uses numeric sizing where 1=S, 2=M, 3=L, 4=XL) and size up one if you want the looser, layered look you see in the lookbooks. Most shoppers report John Elliott runs close to true to size in the numeric system, with a slim-to-regular upper body, notably long hems and tapered legs, so people wanting a relaxed or oversized drape usually go up one.
How does John Elliott fit?
Most shoppers report John Elliott runs close to true to size in the numeric system, with a slim-to-regular upper body, notably long hems and tapered legs, so people wanting a relaxed or oversized drape usually go up one. Overall shape: trim through the chest and shoulders but drapey, with tapered lower halves; some seasonal pieces are intentionally oversized.
How do John Elliott hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
John Elliott hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Stick to your usual numeric size for a clean fit, or size up one for a boxier streetwear drape and easier layering. Shape: structured but drapey heavyweight fleece; regular through the body with a slightly trim shoulder.
How do John Elliott shirts & overshirts fit?
John Elliott shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Buy your normal size; only size down if you want a genuinely close shirt fit. Shape: relaxed to regular, often soft and unstructured.
How do John Elliott trousers & pants fit?
John Elliott trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your usual size; the taper is snug at the ankle, so size up only if you have larger calves. Shape: relaxed through the seat and thigh with a defined taper (sweatpants and drawstring trousers).
Brand facts
John Elliott is a Los Angeles label founded in 2012 by John Elliott and Aaron Lavee, known for heavyweight fleece hoodies, curved-hem tees, tapered sweatpants and washed denim in tonal, drapey silhouettes. It showed at New York Fashion Week from 2015 and later in Paris, and drew a following among athletes and musicians including LeBron James, Kanye West and Justin Bieber. After closing three of its six stores amid financial strain, the brand was reportedly sold in early 2026 to Centric Brands and Kith cofounder Sam Ben-Avraham, who are planning a relaunch.
- Founded
- 2012
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Streetwear, Athleisure / Sportswear