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June 21, 2023

Thom Browne: Size Guide

Thom Browne Sizing Guide: How to Achieve the Perfect Fit

Thom Browne garments are renowned for their tailored slim fit, ensuring a polished and sophisticated look. To guarantee the ideal fit for your chosen items, understanding Thom Browne’s sizing system and knowing your measurements are key.

In this comprehensive Thom Browne Sizing Guide, we will explore the brand’s sizing range, discuss the unique cropped style, and offer essential tips for achieving a flawless fit.

Understanding Thom Browne Sizing:

Thom Browne sizing spans from 00 (equivalent to XXS) to 7 (equivalent to 4XL), providing an inclusive range that caters to various body types. This extensive sizing selection ensures that everyone can find their perfect fit within the collection. To determine your ideal size, it is crucial to be familiar with your own measurements.

Knowing Your Measurements:

To ensure a correctly fitting Thom Browne garment, it is essential to know your measurements accurately. By taking precise measurements, you can confidently select Thom Browne pieces that enhance your body shape and offer the utmost comfort.

Consider the following key measurements:

Chest: Measure the fullest part of your chest with your arms relaxed at your sides.

Pit to Pit: Measurement from one armpit seam to the other.

Waist: Measure the narrowest part of your waistline.

Hips: Measure the fullest part of your hips.

Inseam: Measure the inside of your leg from the crotch to the desired pant length.

Body/Sleeve Length: Measure from the shoulder seam to the wrist for accurate sleeve length.

From neck to hemline for body length.

Worth mentioning here is that Thom Browne trousers typically come in an approximate 36″ leg length with a raw unfinished hem.

Simply take your pair to an alteration specialist or tailor who will measure you to achieve your desired leg length.

Cropped Style and ‘Slim’ Fitting:

Thom Browne’s knitwear and outerwear are known for their distinctive cropped style. These pieces are intentionally designed with shorter lengths, creating a contemporary and unique aesthetic. Furthermore, certain items labelled as ‘slim’ within the collection may fit slightly smaller. Keep this in mind when selecting your garments, ensuring a comfortable and flattering fit based on your measurements.

We suggest opting for one or two sizes higher than your usual, eg. if you tend to fit Large, consider choosing a size 4(XL) or 5(XXL), depending on the desired fit.

Here at Aphrodite, we’re beyond excited to have made Thom Browne a part of our menswear roster and with this in mind we hope this Thom Browne Sizing Guide has provided you with essential insights to help you achieve the perfect fit.

By knowing your measurements accurately and considering the cropped style and slim fitting, you can confidently select Thom Browne pieces that align with your personal style and offer impeccable fit.

Shop Thom Browne clothing at Aphrodite1994 online or in store.

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Who is Thom Browne? Find out here.

January 26, 2023

New Balance 9060 Size Guide – How Do They Fit?

New Balance have quickly solidified themselves as the go-to trainer brand this year. With numerous hyped collabs and colourways selling out almost immediately, the Boston-based brand have proven that they’re a force to be reckoned with in the footwear industry. Dropping a number of hyped models that fly off the shelves, New Balance have seen a massive haul of success in the form of 550’s, 2002R’s and 990’s. But, for Summer 2022, the brand turned its attention toward the long-awaited New Balance 9060 silhouette, which has been a hit ever since.

The New Balance 9060 silhouette was successfully released in collaboration with Joe FreshGoods in the summer of 2022 and its general release has been one we’ve been keeping our eye out for. Taking inspiration from both the brand’s 99x series and 860v2 trainers, the model offers a mashup that can only be described as a ‘modern dad trainer’. On the upper of the shoe, breathable mesh panels are encapsulated by suede and leather overlays. The external side of the shoe sees 3M reflective ‘N’ New Balance branding whereas the internal side sees the reflective branding be replaced with dotted embroidery in the shape of an ‘N’. In typical New Balance fashion, comfort is key and that’s exactly why the brand opts for an ABZORB midsole to reduce impact and create an easy-wearing, everyday shoe. The chunky outsole also provides further comfort whilst adding to the unique aesthetic.

How do the New Balance 9060 fit?

Generally, the New Balance 9060’s shape means that it fits slightly snug. For added comfort or for those of you with wider feet we recommend taking half a size up.

How do you style the New Balance 9060’s?

The New Balance 9060 flaunts modern dad trainer aesthetic, they’re ideal to pair with any jeans, or joggers and they look great with some casual suit pants for a more dressed-up look.

Are the New Balance 9060’s comfortable?

The use of New Balance’s ABZORB technology and the large, chunky outsole means that almost every impact is softened, the shoes are ideal for everyday wear and offer a reliably comfortable feel.

How do I care for my New Balance 9060’s?

The New Balance 9060’s are made using a variety of overlaying materials, this typically means that they are harder to clean. Not to worry though as our offering of Jason Mark means that your shoes will be looking spick and span in no time. Simply grab some Jason Mark Cleaning solution and a shoe care brush and give them a good scrub over, problem solved!

A little more about New Balance 9060 trainer?

The 9060 silhouette was successfully released in collaboration with Joe FreshGoods in the summer of 2022 and its general release has been one we’ve been keeping our eye out for. Taking inspiration from both the brand’s 99x series and 860v2 trainers, the model offers a mashup that can only be described as a ‘modern dad trainer’. On the upper of the shoe, breathable mesh panels are encapsulated by suede and leather overlays. The external side of the shoe sees 3M reflective ‘N’ New Balance branding whereas the internal side sees the reflective branding be replaced with dotted embroidery in the shape of an ‘N’. In typical New Balance fashion, comfort is key and that’s exactly why the brand opts for an ABZORB midsole to reduce impact and create an easy-wearing, everyday shoe. The chunky outsole also provides further comfort whilst adding to the unique aesthetic.

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April 14, 2022

Edwin Jeans Fit Guide – No More Numbers

Edwin are back with new styles of denim, the fits of which have been simplified and made easier to understand by the denim experts from Japan. Edwin like other denim brands have been known for their use of numbers to represent the different styles/fits of their jeans, most Edwin Jeans were categorized by an ED number which refers to the corresponding year that may have seen the style of jeans be popular. For example, the ED-45 is a loose-fitting pair of jeans and refers to the year 1945, where denim jeans were starting to be worn casually and where naturally looser fitting as they were more often than not worn as and associated with fit for purpose workwear. In comparison, the slim-fitting ED-80 corresponded to the 1980s, where tighter jeans were in fashion.

Now however Edwin have simplified the formula with their new styles of denim.

Edwin Regular Tapered Kaihara Fit

Some of the latest offerings from Edwin include the Edwin Regular Tapered Kaihara in this Blue Rinse. This pair hit a sweet spot as with them being a regular taper it fits the bill as an any man jean, being a mid-way between a more fitted tighter cut and the bigger more loose styles on offer, making for a solid and standard pair of Edwin Jeans.

Edwin Slim Tapered Kaihara Fit

Edwin’s new styles also offer Slim options such as these Edwin Slim Tapered Kaihara in a Blue Rinse. Having more of a consistent taper on the leg, this slim style makes for a more fitted pair of jeans without being too skinny and makes for an altogether more modern fit from Edwin.

March 10, 2022

New Balance 327 Size guide – Do they run TTS?

The New Balance 327 is a trainer that has seen a rapid rise in popularity over the last couple of years. Its unique style and chunky sole has made this model a must-cop silhouette. Want to find out more about it? Well Aphrodite have you covered, read our pit stop tour of the New Balance 327 below!

What Is the New Balance 327?

The New Balance 327 is a trainer silhouette that was created through the fusion of some of New Balance’s top models. Traits of the 320, 355 and the Supercomp can all be found within the creative process that led to the 327 being created. The sleek running trainer’s silhouette notable possess large “N” New Balance branding to the side panels, alongside a chunky midsole that houses the shoes unique outsole. The outsole is extremely distinctive, it travels along the bottom of the shoe and halfway up the heel, before coming to an end in a triangular shape. All in all, the shoe offers a casual, sporty look and is extremely versatile, pairing well with jeans, chinos, cargos, joggers and more.

How does the New Balance 327 fit? Does the New Balance 327 run TTS?

Typically, the New Balance 327 does run TTS. However the shaping of the shoe means that it is slightly narrower in the midsole area so if you want a more relaxed and comfortable fit, try going half a size up. When the shoe is on foot, it feels lightweight and breathable, while offering an abundance of comfort.

Is the New Balance 327 popular?

The New Balance 327 has become one of the brands bestselling shoes since its release in 2020. This is most likely due to the shoes on trend, yet unique silhouette, alongside the unparalleled comfort it offers.

Are the New Balance 327 running shoes?

Yes the New Balance 327 are designed to be used as running shoes. Taking inspiration from running trainers in the 70’s, these heritage inspired trainers offer a lightweight, comfortable shoe for the track. Used by many members of the Aphrodite team for running, we can wholeheartedly endorse the 327’s for anything from a light stroll to a full on sprint.

Shop the New Balance 327 in a multitude of colours online and in-store at Aphrodite Clothing.

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