Alanui Size Guide: UK, US, EU and Italian Sizes Converted
Alanui Size Guide: UK, US, EU and Italian Sizes Converted
Alanui sizes its knitwear and most tailoring in letters from XS to XL, with XS a UK 6 and XL a UK 14, while jeans use a waist size in inches. The brand says most pieces fit true to size. This guide converts every size for Alanui at Coveti, from the Icon cardigans to denim and the Giorgio Armani for Alanui tailoring.
Key facts
- XS = UK 6, S = UK 8, M = UK 10, L = UK 12, XL = UK 14
- Italian sizes run 38 to 46, French 34 to 42
- Most pieces fit true to size; the Icon cardigan is oversized by design
- Jeans use waist sizes in inches; a 27 waist is about 68cm
Alanui letter sizes converted
| Alanui | UK | US | Italy | France | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 6 | 2 | 38 | 34 | 32 |
| S | 8 | 4 | 40 | 36 | 34 |
| M | 10 | 6 | 42 | 38 | 36 |
| L | 12 | 8 | 44 | 40 | 38 |
| XL | 14 | 10 | 46 | 42 | 40 |
The UK, Italian, French and German rows come from Alanui's own size guide. The US row follows the standard UK to US step of four.
How the Icon cardigan fits
The Icon fit is cut very roomy, with dropped shoulders and long, wide sleeves. Alanui still describes it as true to size, because the volume is the design. Take your usual letter. If you are between sizes, the smaller one keeps the sleeve length tidy without losing the wrap. The Bandana Jacquard Cardigan in Black Multicolour and the Icon Jacquard Cardigan in Canvas and Coffee both follow this fit.
Cardi-bombers, jumpers and tops
Cardi-bombers such as the Icon Jacquard Cardi-Bomber in Charcoal and Russet Red stop at the hip and fit closer through the body. Jumpers like the Sweet Winter Sweater in Onda Multicolour are a regular fit. A few tops are cut differently on purpose: the Rugby Club polos and double-sleeve tops fit oversized, and the cashmere bralettes and the Finest culotte fit slim.
Alanui jeans sizes
| Waist size | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (cm) | 63 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 74 | 76 |
| Approx. UK | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
The waist measurements come from the brand's jeans table; the UK column is our approximate guide. The Tex-Hawaii Roundtrip Regular Denim Pants in Medium Wash runs from a 25 to a 30 waist.
Giorgio Armani for Alanui sizing
The tailoring from the Giorgio Armani for Alanui capsule uses Italian sizes. An IT 36 is a UK 4, an IT 38 a UK 6, an IT 40 a UK 8 and an IT 42 a UK 10. The Giorgio Armani for Alanui Trouser in Navy and Giorgio Armani for Alanui Waistcoat in Navy are listed at Coveti in UK sizes.
Model heights
Alanui models are 177cm to 180cm tall and usually wear a size M, which gives a feel for length: on a 178cm frame, the Icon cardigan falls to mid-thigh.
Alanui at a glance
| Founded | 2016, in Milan, by siblings Carlotta and Nicolo Oddi |
| Name | Hawaiian for “great path” |
| Known for | The Icon cardigan: oversized, buttonless, fringed and belted, knitted in double jacquard |
| Leadership | Carlotta Oddi, creative director, and Nicolo Oddi, chief executive |
| Ownership | Founder owned. New Guards Group held a stake from 2017 until the siblings bought it back in March 2025 |
| Made in | Italy, every piece |
| Materials | Cashmere, virgin wool, silk and linen blends, with denim and corduroy for trousers |
| Sizes | Letters XS to XL. XS is a UK 6, S a UK 8, M a UK 10, L a UK 12 and XL a UK 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Alanui run true to size?
Yes. Alanui says most of its pieces fit true to size. The Icon cardigan is oversized by design, so take your usual letter.
What size is an Alanui M?
An Alanui M is a UK 10, an Italian 42, a French 38 and roughly a US 6.
What UK size is Alanui XS?
Alanui XS is a UK 6, an Italian 38 and a French 34.
Should I size down in an Alanui cardigan?
Only if you are between sizes and want a shorter sleeve. The cardigan is meant to be roomy, so most wearers keep their usual size.
How do Alanui jeans fit?
Alanui jeans use a waist size in inches. A 27 waist measures about 68cm and suits most UK 8 wearers.
Read next: The Alanui cardigan guide, Alanui in Europe, Alanui in the USA.
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 20 October 2026.
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