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August 24, 2023

What is Ralph Lauren Custom Fit?

Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt Fit Guide

One of the most successful American fashion designers of all time, Ralph Lauren made a name for himself with his Polo line. Inspired by its namesake sport, the Polo line captured and distilled the essence of the players’ on and off-field attire. As a result, Ralph Lauren managed to bottle a signature preppy style for a global audience. At the core of the Polo line lies multiple iterations of the brand’s iconic polo, and each fit slightly differently. So, here at Aphrodite, we’ve created our Ralph Lauren polo shirt fit guide to help you out. We’ll uncover the nuances between Classic, Custom and Slim fit, so you can confidently choose the right option for you.

Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Polo

The Classic Fit polo shirt is directly inspired by polo players’ uniforms, the Classic Fit boasts a longer wider body and an extended rear hem. These dimensions make for the brand’s roomiest, most relaxed fit. The sleeves sit closer to the elbow and the fuller cut allows for a greater range of movement. Thanks to an asymmetric hem, the Classic Fit polo delivers big Ivy League styling worn tucked in or out.

Ralph Lauren Custom Fit Polo

A fashion-forward version of its more traditional predecessor, the Custom Fit design is less voluminous overall. The Custom Fit features raised armholes and a trimmed sleeve length to complement a reduced body width. The length has been cropped to achieve a closer fit. The loss of length lends the Custom Fit a tidy appearance and is ideal for a typically smarter overall look.

Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Polo

The next entry in our Ralph Lauren polo shirt fit guide offers something not too slim nor too loose. Enter the Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit. Boasting a shorter sleeve and body, this iteration fits close enough for a sleek silhouette while retaining plenty of movement to prevent restriction. Finished with a classic two-button placket and embroidered branding on the chest, the Custom Slim Fit showcases the versatility among the brand’s polo shirt range. Whichever fit you choose, the Ralph Lauren polo shirt is a timeless classic and a true wardrobe essential.

Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Polo

And finally, the Slim Fit is the newest of Ralph Lauren’s polo shirt designs. Appealing to the tastes of loyal Europeans, the Slim Fit, as you’d expect, is the most narrow in the roster. The Slim Fit shares the sleeve profile of the Custom Fit but is more figure-hugging due to a reduction in the width and front hem. The rear hem is also cropped further for a definitively slim silhouette. If you favour a snugger fit throughout, the Slim Fit is the fit for you.

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May 1, 2018

Edwin Jeans Fit Guide

A name synonymous with quality denim, Japan’s Edwin Jeans have risen from humble beginnings to be one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of denim apparel. A large part of the brand’s appeal is the scope of their sizing, ensuring that there’s an Edwin Jeans fit for those who like a loose, traditional fitting jean, a sleek, skintight look, and everything in between. But, as with many denim brands, Edwin uses a numbering system for their different styles that can be quite bewildering at first glance. Luckily, our denim experts have compiled a brief guide to help give you all the information you need to choose your perfect pair.

What Do Edwin Jeans Style Numbers Mean?

With few exceptions, all Edwin Jeans are designated with an ED number to help consumers choose the Edwin Jeans fit that’s right for them. But what do the numbers mean? The two-digit number in the style number refers to a corresponding year that may have seen this fit be popular. For example, the ED-45, a loose-fitting jean, refers to 1945, where denim jeans and overalls were first starting to be worn casually and would almost always be a loose fit. Conversely, the slim-fitting ED-80 corresponds to the 1980s, where tight jeans were the norm.

So, for those in a hurry: as a rule of thumb, the lower the number, the looser the fit. Simple, right? Now we can move on to a more detailed look at the individual fits and their differences, to help pinpoint your ideal pair of Edwins.

Edwin ED45 Fit

The Edwin ED-45 is a loose tapered fit with a mid-rise, designed to be looser in the seat and around the thighs, while still preserving a smaller leg opening. This Edwin Jeans fit is perfect for men with larger thighs who don’t want a tight top block or the excess fabric at the leg opening of a straight jean and looks fantastic with trainers or boots.

Edwin ED55 Fit

The brand’s current most popular fit, the ED-55 ticks a lot of the same boxes as the ED-45, but with a slightly trimmed-down top block and lower rise for a neater look while still remaining just as casual. The slight taper in the leg, relaxed fit and mid-rise all add up to a very versatile cut, which will suit the widest variety of men and individual styles, and is also easy to size up or down to dial in a tighter or looser Edwin Jeans fit.

Edwin ED80 Fit

Another of the brand’s most popular styles, the Edwin ED-80 is a slim cut without being too skinny, designed for a sleek look. The slight taper to the leg means the jeans sit perfectly on top of shoes, perfect for showing off your trainers or handmade brogues.

Where to Buy Edwin Jeans

As one of Edwin‘s main UK stockists, with a large range available both in-store and online with express international shipping available, Aphrodite Clothing is your one-stop shop for the perfect Edwin Jeans fit.

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April 5, 2018

Stone Island Jeans Fit Guide

We know it’s a struggle to find the ‘perfect’ pair of jeans, it’s that impossible task to look for something that not only feels good on but are they the right colour? Do they fit my body shape? Internet shopping doesn’t make this quest any easier, it’s the worry of receiving a pair that just doesn’t hit the spot and having to return them. Here at Aphrodite, we want you to be fully satisfied with everything you buy from us, so we are tackling this issue headfirst and giving you a little peace of mind, so you can be confident when purchasing your pair of Stone Island jeans. So with that being said, take a few minutes to browse through our Stone Island Jeans Fit Guide and find out if you need ‘slim, skinny or tapered’.

Please note: in the time since this blog was first published Stone Island has discontinued its denim range. However, you can still shop Stone Island cargo pants and Stone Island joggers here at Aphrodite. We have a huge selection on offer. Please navigate through the relevant links to browse, and please also accept our apology for any inconvenience caused.

How Do Stone Island Jeans Fit

In this guide, we will cover each of the main styles of denim jeans that Stone Island currently manufacturers. We will discover how each of those styles fit to find the best one for your preference. This includes the:

Stone Island Slim Fit Jeans SL
Stone Island Skinny Jeans SK
Stone Island Regular Tapered Jeans RE-T

Stone Island Slim Fit Jeans – SL

The SL is a Slim Fit Jean featured below in Navy denim. It is a perfect cross between the skinny and the tapered. With a mid-rise the same as the tapered style, the leg starts off with a wider circumference around the thigh for a comfortable fit, narrowing just below the knee and carrying on to the bottom in a straight cut.

Slim cut
Mid rise
Regular leg length is 32 inches; long leg length is 34 inches

Stone Island Skinny Jeans – SK

The SK is a Skinny Fit jean featured below in Wash Denim. It is the slimmest of the styles and has a slightly higher rise for contrasting comfort. While they also feature a wider thigh circumference, they narrow above the knee giving a closer fit to the other styles and come in slightly narrower at the bottom for a classic skinny fit.

Skinny fit; narrow from the knee down
Mid-high rise
Regular leg length is 32 inches; long leg length is 34 inches

Stone Island Regular Tapered Jeans – RE-T

The RE-T is a Tapered Jean featured here in Real Denim shade. With their mid rise and spacious thigh circumference, these are the roomiest of the styles. Starting wider around the thigh and groin area for a spacious fit, they taper in on a very slight gradient, from around mid-thigh and continue all the way to the bottom creating a perfectly executed tapered silhouette.

Regular fit
Mid-low rise
Tapered from knee down
Regular leg length is 32 inches; long leg length is 34 inches

After reading this you should know which style of Stone Island Jeans is best suited for you, so we hope we have boosted your confidence with shopping online, and if you are still hesitant, get yourself down to our Store in Sunderland and we will be happy to assist you any way we can.

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