Kalëthon made to measure
Measure once.
Move without compromise.
Use a flexible tape, measure in centimetres over light clothing, and keep the tape level without pulling it tight. For best results, ask another person to measure you.
Vector guide / Measurement points
Where the tape starts
and where it finishes.
The numbered lines correspond to the complete measurement list below. Circumference measurements must stay horizontal and parallel with the floor.
Complete list / 20 points
What to measure.
Record body measurements, not the dimensions of a favourite garment. Add a note in the bespoke studio if you want an unusually close or generous fit.
Height
Barefoot, from the crown of the head straight down to the floor.
Neck
Around the base of the neck where a collar naturally sits; keep one finger beneath the tape.
Shoulder width
Across the back from one shoulder point to the other, following the natural curve.
Upper chest
Around the upper torso, under the armpits and above the fullest chest or bust point.
Chest / bust
Level around the fullest part of the chest or bust, with arms relaxed.
Stomach
Level around the fullest part of the abdomen without drawing the stomach in.
Natural waist
Around the narrowest point, usually just above the navel; do not use the trouser waistband.
Hips / seat
Level around the fullest part of the hips and seat, with feet together.
Garment length
From the high shoulder point beside the neck, over the chest, to the preferred hem.
Sleeve length
From the shoulder point, over a slightly bent elbow, to the wrist bone.
Upper arm
Around the fullest bicep with the arm relaxed.
Wrist
Around the wrist bone where the finished cuff will sit.
Outside leg
From the natural waist at the side, over the hip, straight down to the chosen ankle finish.
Inside leg
From the crotch seam straight down the inside leg to the chosen hem.
Thigh
Around the fullest upper thigh, keeping the tape level.
Knee
Around the knee at its widest point with the leg straight.
Ankle
Around the ankle where the trouser or jogger opening should finish.
Rise / crotch depth
Seated upright, measure vertically from the natural waist to the chair surface.
Lower collar height
From the base neck seam vertically to the preferred finished lower edge of the collar.
Head circumference
For hood fit, level around the forehead and the fullest point at the back of the head.
Guide for
Men
Wear a thin T-shirt and the underwear normally worn beneath the garment. Keep the stance natural and shoulders relaxed.
- Stand barefoot with feet together.
- Keep the tape flat and level.
- Breathe normally; never hold the stomach in.
- Repeat every measurement once.
Guide for
Women
Wear the bra and light underlayer intended beneath the garment. Measure bust and hips at their fullest points without compressing the tape.
- Stand barefoot with feet together.
- Keep the tape flat and level.
- Breathe normally; never hold the stomach in.
- Repeat every measurement once.
Guide for
Children
An adult should take every measurement. The child should stand naturally; do not add growing room—the atelier applies the selected allowance.
- Stand barefoot with feet together.
- Keep the tape flat and level.
- Breathe normally; never hold the stomach in.
- Repeat every measurement once.
Body first / International reference
One Kalëthon size.
Measured consistently.
An S is not the same in every country. Use chest, waist and hip measurements as the deciding values; EU, UK, US and AU/NZ numbers are reference points only.
01
Unisex tops and polos
Choose from XS–3XL using body chest as the source of truth.
| Kalëthon | Chest cm | Chest in | EU | UK | US / Canada | AU / NZ | UAE | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 84–89 | 33–35 | 44 | 34 | 34 | XS | 44 | XS |
| S | 90–95 | 35½–37½ | 46 | 36 | 36 | S | 46 | S |
| M | 96–101 | 38–40 | 48 | 38 | 38 | M | 48 | M |
| L | 102–107 | 40–42 | 50 | 40 | 40 | L | 50 | L |
| XL | 108–113 | 42½–44½ | 52 | 42 | 42 | XL | 52 | XL |
| 2XL | 114–121 | 45–47½ | 54–56 | 44–46 | 44–46 | 2XL | 54–56 | 2XL |
| 3XL | 122–129 | 48–51 | 58–60 | 48–50 | 48–50 | 3XL | 58–60 | 3XL |
02
Women’s shorts, skirts and skorts
UK 6–24. Choose by natural waist and fullest hip.
| UK | Waist cm | Hip cm | EU | US | Canada | AU / NZ | UAE | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 62–64 | 86–88 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 6 |
| 8 | 65–67 | 89–91 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 36 | 8 |
| 10 | 68–71 | 92–95 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 10 |
| 12 | 72–76 | 96–100 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 12 |
| 14 | 77–82 | 101–106 | 42 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 42 | 14 |
| 16 | 83–89 | 107–113 | 44 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 44 | 16 |
| 18 | 90–94 | 114–118 | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 46 | 18 |
| 20 | 95–98 | 119–122 | 48 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 48 | 20 |
| 22 | 99–103 | 123–127 | 50 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 50 | 22 |
| 24 | 104–108 | 128–132 | 52 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 52 | 24 |
03
Men’s trousers and joggers
Waist and leg code. S = 30 in, R = 32 in and L = 34 in; for example, 34R.
| UK waist | Waist cm | EU | US | Canada | AU / NZ | UAE | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 71 | 44 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 44 | 28 |
| 30 | 76 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 46 | 30 |
| 32 | 81 | 48 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 48 | 32 |
| 34 | 86 | 50 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 50 | 34 |
| 36 | 91 | 52 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 52 | 36 |
| 38 | 97 | 54 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 54 | 38 |
| 40 | 102 | 56 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 56 | 40 |
| 42 | 107 | 58 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 58 | 42 |
| 44 | 112 | 60 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 60 | 44 |
Source of truth: Kalëthon body measurements and the product’s finished-garment chart. Never grade a pattern from country conversions. If you are between ranges, choose the larger size for a relaxed fit or contact the concierge.
Collar detail / 19
Lower collar height.
Place the tape at the base neck seam and measure vertically to the preferred lower finished edge. Record the exact centimetres—do not include seam allowance.