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Brand profile
Subcrew Hong Kong
Hong Kong streetwear label founded in 2004 by actor Sam Lee, known for military- and workwear-derived outerwear, work pants and graphic tees.
Hong KongOrigin
MenswearFocus
StreetwearStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Subcrew Hong Kong
Submarine and military iconography throughout
The name fuses "submarine" and "crew," and that logic runs through the graphics and the military- and workwear-derived outerwear, cargo pants and tees.
Built by Hong Kong film people
Founded in 2004 by actor Sam Lee with partners Frankie Cheung Chin-pang and Kobe Chan Ho-cheung, making it one of the longer-running Hong Kong streetwear labels.
Two lines, two ways in
The main range sells through the brand's own UNITY boutiques in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China, while the cheaper Crew by Subcrew line reaches retailers like HBX.
How Subcrew Hong Kong fits
Overall fit
runs small
Shoppers generally report Subcrew garments follow Hong Kong/Asian sizing, so a labelled L often wears closer to a Western M, with the styling itself relaxed and utility-driven rather than slim.
Tip: Most Western shoppers should size up one (and two if you want the intended oversized streetwear drape or plan to layer).
Low confidence · based on 4 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trousers & pants | slightly small | utility and cargo cuts that read relaxed to straight through the thigh | Compare the stated waist in cm to a pair you own and size up if you sit between sizes or need extra inseam. |
| Jackets | runs small | military- and workwear-derived boxy outer shells with a narrower shoulder grade | Size up one for layering over hoodies or knitwear, and check shoulder and sleeve measurements before ordering. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | boxy chest with a fairly narrow shoulder and slightly tapered body | Take one size up from your usual US/EU tee size, or two if you want a genuinely oversized graphic-tee look. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs small | relaxed streetwear cut that still measures tighter than Western equivalents | Size up at least one for a comfortable layering fit over a tee. |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs small | workwear-influenced regular cut through the body with a trimmer shoulder | Size up if you are between sizes or have a broader chest and shoulders. |
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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Subcrew Hong Kong fit questions
Does Subcrew Hong Kong run big or small?
Subcrew Hong Kong runs small. Most Western shoppers should size up one (and two if you want the intended oversized streetwear drape or plan to layer). Shoppers generally report Subcrew garments follow Hong Kong/Asian sizing, so a labelled L often wears closer to a Western M, with the styling itself relaxed and utility-driven rather than slim.
How does Subcrew Hong Kong fit?
Shoppers generally report Subcrew garments follow Hong Kong/Asian sizing, so a labelled L often wears closer to a Western M, with the styling itself relaxed and utility-driven rather than slim. Overall shape: streetwear-boxy but cut on Asian sizing, so it reads narrower through the chest, shoulders and hips than a comparable Western label.
How do Subcrew Hong Kong trousers & pants fit?
Subcrew Hong Kong trousers & pants fits slightly small. Compare the stated waist in cm to a pair you own and size up if you sit between sizes or need extra inseam. Shape: utility and cargo cuts that read relaxed to straight through the thigh.
How do Subcrew Hong Kong jackets fit?
Subcrew Hong Kong jackets runs small. Size up one for layering over hoodies or knitwear, and check shoulder and sleeve measurements before ordering. Shape: military- and workwear-derived boxy outer shells with a narrower shoulder grade.
How do Subcrew Hong Kong t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Subcrew Hong Kong t-shirts & graphic tees runs small. Take one size up from your usual US/EU tee size, or two if you want a genuinely oversized graphic-tee look. Shape: boxy chest with a fairly narrow shoulder and slightly tapered body.
Brand facts
SUBCREW is a Hong Kong streetwear label founded in 2004 by actor Sam Lee with partners Frankie Cheung Chin-pang and Kobe Chan Ho-cheung. Its name fuses "submarine" and "crew", and the range runs from military- and workwear-derived outerwear to side-pocket and cargo work pants, graphic tees, bags and headwear, with graphics built on submarine and military iconography. A diffusion line, Crew by Subcrew, is carried by retailers including HBX, while the brand sells through its own UNITY boutiques in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China.
- Founded
- 2004
- Origin
- Hong Kong, China
- Made in
- China
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Streetwear, Techwear, Workwear / Heritage