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Brand profile
Stephan Schneider
Antwerp-based label from German-born designer Stephan Schneider, made in Belgium since 1994 using his own textiles, loose tailoring and knitwear.
AntwerpOrigin
UnisexFocus
Avant-gardeStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Stephan Schneider
He makes the fabric first
Schneider develops his own textiles, and the knitwear and shirting are built around those cloths rather than around seasonal shapes.
Cut by hand in Belgium
Collections are produced in Belgium with garments hand-cut and finished in-house, which explains the mid-to-high pricing on relatively plain pieces.
Boxy, muted, pattern-heavy
Expect loose tailoring, square shirting and workwear-derived outerwear in subdued colours — Antwerp avant-garde without the theatrics.
How Stephan Schneider fits
Overall fit
slightly large
Garments are generally cut boxy and relaxed with an intentionally loose drape, so many find them roomier than expected for their usual size.
Tip: Consider sizing down if you prefer a trimmer fit, as pieces run boxy and roomy; check the brand's numeric sizing carefully.
Medium confidence · based on 6 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | boxy and relaxed | Size down if you want a closer fit, as shirting is cut boxy with a generous body. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | relaxed, loose tailoring | Trousers run relaxed and loose; size down if you prefer a tapered fit. |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed, workwear-derived | Cut with room for layering; take your usual size unless you want it trim. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | slightly large | boxy, relaxed | Expect a roomy, boxy cut; size down for a slimmer look. |
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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Stephan Schneider fit questions
Does Stephan Schneider run big or small?
Stephan Schneider fits slightly large. Consider sizing down if you prefer a trimmer fit, as pieces run boxy and roomy; check the brand's numeric sizing carefully. Garments are generally cut boxy and relaxed with an intentionally loose drape, so many find them roomier than expected for their usual size.
How does Stephan Schneider fit?
Garments are generally cut boxy and relaxed with an intentionally loose drape, so many find them roomier than expected for their usual size. Overall shape: boxy and relaxed with a considered, roomy silhouette.
How do Stephan Schneider shirts & overshirts fit?
Stephan Schneider shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Size down if you want a closer fit, as shirting is cut boxy with a generous body. Shape: boxy and relaxed.
How do Stephan Schneider trousers & pants fit?
Stephan Schneider trousers & pants fits slightly large. Trousers run relaxed and loose; size down if you prefer a tapered fit. Shape: relaxed, loose tailoring.
How do Stephan Schneider jackets fit?
Stephan Schneider jackets fits slightly large. Cut with room for layering; take your usual size unless you want it trim. Shape: relaxed, workwear-derived.
Brand facts
Stephan Schneider designs his eponymous label in Antwerp, where the German-born designer has been based since graduating from the city's Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1994. He develops his own textiles and produces collections in Belgium, with garments cut by hand and finished in-house. The aesthetic runs to loose tailoring, boxy shirting, textile-led knitwear and workwear-derived outerwear in muted, pattern-heavy palettes built for longevity. The label passed its 30th year in 2024. Schneider also teaches fashion design at Universität der Künste Berlin, and stockists include SSENSE and La Garçonne.
- Founded
- 1994
- Origin
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Made in
- Belgium
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Avant-garde, Minimalist / Contemporary, Workwear / Heritage