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Sunspel

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StyleMinimalist / ContemporaryQuiet luxuryUrban prep / Ivy
Known forSocks & underwearT-shirts & graphic tees
Origin · Long Eaton, United KingdomMade in · Portugal & EnglandFounded · 1860

Sunspel is an English clothing label founded in Nottingham in 1860 by Thomas Arthur Hill and based since 1937 in a former lace mill in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, where it still cuts and sews T-shirts by hand. The range centres on underwear, boxer shorts, Q82 and Classic T-shirts, Riviera polo shirts and knitwear in Egyptian cotton, merino wool and silk. The house style is plain, fitted and unbranded, sold through its own stores, sunspel.com and wholesale partners including Mr Porter.

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How Sunspel fits
CategoryRunsShapeLengthSize adviceConfidence
Hoodies & sweatshirtstrue to sizeregular loopback sweat shape, cleaner and less oversized than typical streetwear hoodiesregularStay with your normal size, or go up one if you want the current roomier look.low
Shirts & overshirtsslightly smalltrim through the chest and waist with a neat armhole; Riviera polos in particular sit close to the bodyregular, designed to work tucked or lightly untuckedSize up if you plan to layer or prefer any drape, especially in the Riviera polo.medium
Trousers & pantstrue to sizerelaxed-but-tidy sweatpant and lounge cuts rather than tapered technical shapesregular inseam, generally fine on average heightsOrder your usual waist size; these are cut for comfort rather than a slim leg.low
Jacketsslightly smallclean, lightly trim outerwear silhouettes with modest layering roomregular, hip-lengthConsider sizing up if you'll wear knitwear underneath.low
T-shirts & graphic teesslightly smallthe Classic tee reads slim and fitted; the Q82 is noticeably fuller and closer to a relaxed regular fitbody length tends to be regular-to-short, fine untucked on average heights but shorter on taller framesTake one size up in the Classic tee unless you want it body-hugging; the Q82 can usually be bought true to size.medium
Does Sunspel run big or small?

Sunspel fits slightly small. Most people find their usual size snug — size up if you want anything other than a close, tucked-in fit or if you're broad through the chest. Sunspel is widely described as cut slim and neat in a traditional English way, so a lot of shoppers end up taking one size larger than their usual, while those who like a tailored, second-skin look stay true to size.

How does Sunspel fit?

Sunspel is widely described as cut slim and neat in a traditional English way, so a lot of shoppers end up taking one size larger than their usual, while those who like a tailored, second-skin look stay true to size. Overall shape: trim, close-to-body classic cut with a clean straight silhouette.

How do Sunspel hoodies & sweatshirts fit?

Sunspel hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Stay with your normal size, or go up one if you want the current roomier look. Shape: regular loopback sweat shape, cleaner and less oversized than typical streetwear hoodies.

How do Sunspel shirts & overshirts fit?

Sunspel shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. Size up if you plan to layer or prefer any drape, especially in the Riviera polo. Shape: trim through the chest and waist with a neat armhole; Riviera polos in particular sit close to the body.

How do Sunspel trousers & pants fit?

Sunspel trousers & pants fits true to size. Order your usual waist size; these are cut for comfort rather than a slim leg. Shape: relaxed-but-tidy sweatpant and lounge cuts rather than tapered technical shapes.

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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