Micro-Print Shirts & Polos
The all-over micro-print, worn on poplin shirts and polos, is the pattern-happy detail Scotch & Soda built its eclectic reputation on.
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Scotch & Soda
Amsterdam-founded casualwear label, acquired out of bankruptcy by Bluestar Alliance in 2023 and now run as a licensing brand.
AmsterdamOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Scotch & Soda
Detail-heavy casualwear, not quiet basics
The Amsterdam label built its name on eclectic, print- and trim-loaded shirts and jeans rather than plain mid-price staples.
Ownership changed, so did the clothes
After a 2023 bankruptcy, Bluestar Alliance bought the brand and runs it as a licensing operation, and product direction has shifted since.
Mostly a US and online brand now
A second European bankruptcy in June 2024 closed stores across five countries, so availability is concentrated in the US and online.
The pieces that define Scotch & Soda
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Graphic artwork tees like the Delfts print carry the brand's Amsterdam heritage and love of hand-drawn detail.
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Fave Chino
The Fave is Scotch & Soda's long-running chino fit, here in warm-weather linen, and the backbone of its relaxed tailoring.
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How Scotch & Soda fits
Overall fit
slightly small
Scotch & Soda has long been described as cutting slim in a continental European way, so garments tend to feel about half to a full size smaller than comparable US or UK brands, though consistency has reportedly become less reliable since the ownership change.
Tip: Most shoppers do best sizing up one, especially in shirts, knitwear and anything worn over a layer.
Medium confidence · based on 18 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | regular to slim, less boxy than most streetwear | Take your usual size for a trim fit, or size up for a relaxed streetwear look. |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs small | slim/tapered through the waist with narrow shoulders | Size up if you have a broader chest or want room to move; classic-fit options are safer than the slim cuts. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | slim to tapered through the thigh | Consider one size up if you have athletic thighs. |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | slim and tapered across most core fits, with a few relaxed options | Stick with your measured waist — the denim fits close but stretch fabrics settle after wear. |
| Jackets | runs small | slim, short European cut with high armholes | Size up one, particularly for outerwear you plan to wear over a knit or hoodie. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | slim, close through the chest and upper arm | Size up one unless you specifically want a body-skimming tee. |
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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Scotch & Soda fit questions
Does Scotch & Soda run big or small?
Scotch & Soda fits slightly small. Most shoppers do best sizing up one, especially in shirts, knitwear and anything worn over a layer. Scotch & Soda has long been described as cutting slim in a continental European way, so garments tend to feel about half to a full size smaller than comparable US or UK brands, though consistency has reportedly become less reliable since the ownership change.
How does Scotch & Soda fit?
Scotch & Soda has long been described as cutting slim in a continental European way, so garments tend to feel about half to a full size smaller than comparable US or UK brands, though consistency has reportedly become less reliable since the ownership change. Overall shape: slim, European-leaning cut through the chest and waist.
How do Scotch & Soda hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Scotch & Soda hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly small. Take your usual size for a trim fit, or size up for a relaxed streetwear look. Shape: regular to slim, less boxy than most streetwear.
How do Scotch & Soda shirts & overshirts fit?
Scotch & Soda shirts & overshirts runs small. Size up if you have a broader chest or want room to move; classic-fit options are safer than the slim cuts. Shape: slim/tapered through the waist with narrow shoulders.
How do Scotch & Soda trousers & pants fit?
Scotch & Soda trousers & pants fits slightly small. Consider one size up if you have athletic thighs. Shape: slim to tapered through the thigh.
Brand facts
Scotch & Soda is an Amsterdam-founded label known for eclectic, detail-heavy casualwear. After filing for bankruptcy in March 2023 it was acquired by US brand-management firm Bluestar Alliance, which now runs it as a licensing operation; its European arm filed for bankruptcy again in June 2024, closing stores across five countries. The brand continues to sell in the US and online, though product direction has shifted under the new ownership.
- Founded
- 1985
- Origin
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Made in
- China, Turkey
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Shirts $118–$141
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Urban prep / Ivy, Workwear / Heritage