XLARGE

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Overview

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True OG Streetwear
XLARGE is a streetwear brand whose origins trace back to a shop opened by Eli Bonertz and Adam Silverman on Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, USA, in November 1991. Centered on workwear, it presents a style connected to skate and music culture, offering apparel and accessories featuring its signature gorilla motif, the “OG Logo.” In Japan, it also offers the kids’ line XLARGE KIDS.

Concept

A representation of utilitarian wear as fashion, as opposed to everyday wear

XLARGE characteristics

XLARGE: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of XLARGE

Streetwear
Elements of streetwear, skateboarding and hip-hop.
Trends & youth culture
Adoption of trends and connections to youth culture.
Decoration & playfulness
Rich decoration, colours and patterns, and playful design.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of XLARGE relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

Related brands

Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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2 brands
Founded
2008-2015
2008 Sub-brand
XLARGE KIDS
Clothing

A line that carries forward the brand's core for children

XLARGE KIDS is a children's clothing collection developed as XLARGE's official kids' line.

XLARGE KIDS is a children's clothing collection developed as XLARGE's official kids' line. It inherits design elements derived from the parent brand's workwear and skate/hip-hop influences, as well as its iconic OG gorilla logo, while adapting sizing (guideline: ages 0–8, 50–140 cm, etc.), silhouettes, materials, and safety specifications for infants and children. In Japan, it is offered through official retailers and select stores, serving as an entry point for parents and children to experience the brand's world.

2015 Sub-brand
PLUS L by XLARGE
Clothing

An experimental parallel line running alongside the main brand

PLUS L by XLARGE is an official line launched in 2015 as a brand extension (parallel line)

PLUS L by XLARGE is an official line launched in 2015 as a brand extension (parallel line) of XLARGE and relaunched later. Designer/director Yoshifumi Egawa was involved, and the line pursues experimental, craftsmanship-focused production incorporating ideas and needs that XLARGE itself cannot fully express. It offers a limited range of items with particular attention to materials and specifications, and is positioned to broaden the scope of expression within the group.

Collaboration partners

Dates and partner brands

All collaborations
2024.02.10

Dickies

XLARGE×Dickies (February 10, 2024). Released as a vintage-inspired workwear set centered on Work Jacket and Work Pants.

2023.01.14

#FR2

The seventh installment, on January 14, 2023, featured a diverse lineup, including a boa fleece hooded jacket and cargo pants, as well as first-time offerings.

2022.09.03

#FR2

The sixth collaboration, released in September 2022. New items included printed T-shirts and all-over print open-collar shirts.

2022.01.29

#FR2

January 2022, fifth collaboration. A varied lineup featuring the first sukajan, staple sweatshirts, L/S, waist bags, beanies, and more.

2021.01.09

#FR2

The third collaboration, released in January 2021. In addition to sweatshirts, T-shirts, and shoulder bags, the collection also featured AirPods Pro cases and boxer briefs.

2020.07.23

#FR2

The second collaboration launched in July 2020. A total of seven styles were released, including T-shirts, shorts (making their debut), caps, and shoulder bags.

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Brands that share a country of origin, founding period, category or designer.

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