Every SANKI drop has three fit families: oversized, relaxed, and tapered. These aren't marketing labels — they describe how a garment is cut and how it sits on your body. Get the family right, then the size follows.
Here's what each fit means at SANKI, when to pick which, and the honest logic behind the choices.
The three fit families
SANKI works in three primary silhouettes across the catalogue. Each one is a specific pattern decision at cutting stage.
Oversized
Oversized fits are cut wider through the body and dropped at the shoulder. On a person at the middle of the size range, the shoulder seam sits below the natural shoulder line, the chest is roomy, and the length runs slightly longer than a standard tee. On someone smaller, oversized reads boxy and structured. On someone larger, it reads relaxed and honest — not tight, not swimming.
Where you see it: most SANKI tees, most hoodies, and the majority of graphic pieces. If a product page says “oversized fit” or “drop shoulder”, this is what you're getting.
Pick oversized if: you want a streetwear silhouette that reads intentional. It falls off the shoulder and looks styled without effort. This is the SANKI house silhouette.
Relaxed
Relaxed fits are cut with room but without the deliberate drop-shoulder exaggeration. Shoulder seams sit closer to the natural shoulder line. The body is comfortable through the chest and waist. Length is standard.
Where you see it: shirts, some sweatshirts, most co-ord tops, and boxy short-sleeve pieces.
Pick relaxed if: you want a piece that reads modern but not obviously streetwear. It sits well under a jacket and works in a broader wardrobe.
Tapered
Tapered fits apply to bottoms. The waist and hip are cut for real proportion, then the leg narrows through the thigh and ankle. Not skinny — tapered. There's still room to move; the piece just narrows on the way down.
Where you see it: most SANKI lowers, joggers, and selected jeans.
Pick tapered if: you want bottoms that hold a shape without being tight. The tapered leg keeps the silhouette proportioned when the top is loose.
How to pair fits
The SANKI silhouette is built on a specific pairing logic.
- Oversized top + tapered bottom. The dominant SANKI look: volume on top, structure on bottom.
- Oversized top + relaxed bottom. Baggier and more editorial; works with wide-leg or straight-cut denim.
- Relaxed top + tapered bottom. Cleaner and more grown; reads like premium daywear.
Sizing within a fit family
Every SANKI piece uses Universal Sizing — tops M–5XL and bottoms waist 28–46. The fit family tells you the silhouette. The size tells you how it drapes. Check the SANKI Size Guide for current measurements.
- If your everyday oversized tee is a Large, order a SANKI Large in oversized.
- Between sizes? Size up. Universal Sizing is designed for drape, not compression.
- New to SANKI? Try the AI Fit tool.
Common mistakes
1. Sizing down to make an oversized fit “look normal”. This defeats the point. The oversized silhouette is designed to sit oversized on your target size.
2. Picking relaxed when you wanted oversized. If product photos show a dropped shoulder, it is oversized. If the shoulder seam sits on the shoulder, it is relaxed.
Try before you commit
Visit the Janakpuri flagship at A-3/226, Block A3, Janakpuri, New Delhi 110058. Try all three fit families in person — the same sizing available online.
The short version
Three fit families: oversized (streetwear default, dropped shoulder), relaxed (modern, natural shoulder), and tapered (bottoms only, narrowing leg). Pair an oversized top with a tapered bottom for the SANKI look. Size up if between sizes. Check the Size Guide, try the AI Fit tool, or visit the Janakpuri flagship.
Fit is designed at cutting stage. The size controls how it drapes on you.
— Gagan Lamba, Founder, SANKI · Delhi