Crooks & Castles Men Clothing

What Crooks and Castles Men'S Clothing Covers Now

Crooks and Castles men's clothing on this page brings the whole current range together: 31 pieces in sizes S to XXL, from brushed fleece hoodies down to fleece shorts and one quilted winter coat. Crooks and Castles began in 2002, started by two friends who grew up on the streets of Southern California during the 1980s and 1990s, and the Medusa head, the chain rings and the arched lettering they built the label on still show up on most of these pieces. The grid above shows the Crooks and Castles clothing for men at once; the notes below explain how each garment fits, roughly what it weighs and how to keep its print sharp.

How the 31 Pieces Split by Garment

The range leans on heavy fleece and cotton jersey. This is how it breaks down today:

• Nine pullover hoodies, mostly black, with olive, red, oat heather and navy tie-dye among them.
• Nine tees on black, washed black and two tie-dye grounds.
• Four matching tracksuits, each a hooded top with joggers.
• Three black crewneck sweatshirts with Medusa and logo prints.
• Five pairs of fleece shorts in white, heather gray and black.
• One black hooded puffer jacket.

One Size Run, Shared with the Women'S Page

Every garment is cut unisex and offered in S, M, L, XL and XXL, which is why the same pieces also sit in the Crooks and Castles women's clothing section. Sizing between labels varies a lot, so take your chest measurement against the chart rather than guessing from what you wear elsewhere.

Hoodies and Crewnecks for Colder Months

Hoodies make up the largest share of the men's range, and the Crooks and Castles hoodies section lists all nine in one place. Most are pullovers with a kangaroo pocket, a drawcord hood and ribbed cuffs and hem, so the real difference between them comes down to the color and to where the artwork sits. Three black crewnecks sit alongside them for anyone who prefers a ribbed collar to a hood, and the black crewneck sweatshirts page groups those three together.

How Heavy the Hoodie Fleece Feels

The hoodies use a brushed-back fleece of around 80/20 cotton and polyester, at roughly 480 GSM. That is a heavy weight: the fabric holds its shape at the shoulders and blocks a cool fall wind on its own. The crewnecks are a little lighter at around 420 GSM, which makes them easier to wear under a coat.

Big Chest Graphics or a Small Mark

If you want the print to do the talking, the black gold Medusa hoodie carries a tan Medusa head in a bandana mask above a Crooks script across the chest. At the quiet end, the oat heather hoodie has only a small round black emblem on the left chest, and it is the easiest of the nine to wear with patterned shorts or a tie-dye tee.

Gold, Silver and Reflective Finishes

Several pieces use a shiny finish instead of flat ink. The gold logo hoodie has metallic gold Crooks letters, the silver foil logo sweatshirt spells CROOKS in a bright silver arch, and the reflective logo tracksuit carries silver-gray lettering on its chest and legs.

Tie-Dye and Panel Prints

Navy and white tie-dye runs through a hoodie, a tee and a full tracksuit, each with two black chest panels and a Medusa emblem between them. They are the brightest pieces in the men's range and look strongest when the rest of the outfit stays plain.

Tees for Men in Black, Washed and Tie-Dye

The nine Crooks and Castles graphic tees are cut from 100% combed cotton jersey of roughly 240 GSM, heavier than a basic undershirt, which gives the collar more body and keeps a big print from showing through the back. Seven of them sit on a black or washed black ground, and two use tie-dye: one in gray and navy, one in navy and white.

Prints Worth Knowing by Name

The black skull ruling elite tee pairs a white bunny-eared skull with the number 38 and gothic letters running down the front. The bandana square tee puts a castle inside a chain ring on a big yellow, red and cream square, and the paisley logo tee fills arched CROOKS letters with a bandana pattern.

Plain Fronts for Layering

Two tees keep things small. The pocket tee has a patch pocket with white lettering above it, and the black chain badge tee has one round gold badge on the left chest. Both sit well under an open zip hoodie when you want only the neckline to show.

Matching Sets and Fleece Shorts

Four tracksuits pair a hooded top with joggers in the same fleece, roughly 480 GSM on top and around 420 GSM on the legs. The Crooks and Castles tracksuits page runs from the all-black arch logo set to the chain print version, whose black zip hoodie has red and gold chains down the sleeves and chain panels on the joggers.

Wearing a Set Together or Apart

Ordering the set means the top and bottom match exactly in color and weight. You can still split them: the joggers go with a plain black tee, and the top sits over any of the five shorts on a cool summer evening. Separate Crooks and Castles sweatpants are on the way but not in stock yet, so for now the joggers come only as part of a set.

Five Pairs of Shorts for Warm Days

All five pairs in the Crooks and Castles fleece shorts section use a fleece of around 400 GSM with an elastic waist, a drawcord and a straight regular leg. Each one keeps its print to a single leg or one side, so the front stays clean. The white Fairfax LA pair carries black old English lettering near the hem, a nod to the Fairfax Avenue streetwear strip where the label has had a store, while the heather gray hand sign shorts show a light-blue pointing hand.

Layering the Range Through the Year

Winter Starts with a Puffer

For the coldest weeks there is one coat: the black hooded quilted puffer jacket, a nylon shell over polyester fill with wide horizontal quilting and a small tonal script on the chest. Wear it over one of the heavier hoodies and pull the fleece hood out over its collar so the color frames your face. It is also the first piece in the Crooks and Castles jackets section.

Spring and Fall in Between

In the shoulder seasons a heavy tee on its own, or a crewneck over it, is usually enough. A zip-front top, like the one in the chain print tracksuit, is easy to open when the afternoon warms up.

Headwear for Sunny Days

In summer, a white cotton twill bucket hat with an all-over leaf print is the one headwear piece in stock, listed under Crooks and Castles accessories and also under caps.

Choosing a Size and Washing the Prints

Reading the Chart Before You Order

Lay a hoodie or tee you already like flat, measure across the chest just below the arms, and compare it with the Crooks and Castles size guide. Take your usual size for a regular line, or go one up if you want the hem lower and more room for a layer underneath. On the shorts, the waist measurement matters more than the chest.

Keeping Gold, Foil and Reflective Prints Bright

Turn every printed piece inside out, wash it cold with similar colors and skip bleach and fabric softener. Hang it or lay it flat to dry, and never iron straight onto a print, because metallic and reflective finishes are the most sensitive to heat. The product care guide for fleece and jersey has the full routine.

Questions About Crooks and Castles Men'S Clothing

What Sizes Does the Men'S Range Come In?

Every piece comes in S, M, L, XL and XXL. The garments are cut unisex, so use the chest measurement on the size guide to choose.

Are These the Same Pieces as on the Women'S Page?

Yes. All 31 garments are unisex and are listed under both men and women.

How Heavy Are the Hoodies?

They are a brushed-back fleece of around 80/20 cotton and polyester, roughly 480 GSM. The crewneck sweatshirts are a little lighter, at around 420 GSM.

What Are the Tees Made Of?

All nine tees are 100% combed cotton jersey of roughly 240 GSM.

Is There a Jacket in the Men'S Range?

There is one: a black hooded puffer with a nylon shell, polyester fill, a full zip and two low zip pockets.

Can I Buy the Tracksuit Joggers on Their Own?

Not at the moment. The joggers come with the matching hooded top as a set, and separate sweatpants are on the way.

How Should I Wash the Printed Pieces?

Inside out in cold water, without bleach or fabric softener, then dry them flat or on a hanger. Keep the iron away from the prints.