The fit model

[Ambulance Chaser]

In a recent issue of GQ, the Style Guy noted that designers design clothing for a certain body type, known as the "fit model," and that certain designers (such as Calvin Klein) design for a slightly more athletic, buffer body.  Does anyone know (from experience with fit or direct knowledge) what body types certain designers design for?  I think that Hugo Boss designs for a more athletic build, but that's only an educated guess.

 

[LA Guy]

Hugo Boss does design for a more athletic, fuller body type. Werner Baldessarini, the head designer, has said as much in recent interviews. Here is a far from complete run down, based on their suit fits as I've found them.
Athletic, or more natural, body types and classic American fit: Boss (wider shoulders, elongated torso), Calvin Klein, Hickey Freeman, Polo, Oxxford. Strangely enough, I've found that Burberry (London) suits also generally fall into this category.
Natural shoulder: Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, Armani, Donna Karan.
English style: (higher armholes, more tucked in waist): Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Gieves and Hawkes, Kilgour, French & Stanbury
The thin designer dukes, long and lean types: (narrow shoulders, agressive cut): Prada, Gucci, and especially Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, most seasons.

I've not included certain designers like Versace whom I find difficult to categorize.

 

[GQgeek]

I don't quite know what you mean by "natural shoulder" but most armani stuff fits me perfectly and i'm more on the slim side. Boss as well for their casual stuff, I am by no means some big muscly guy but their clothes, with the exception of their suits which i don't really fill out, fit well. It's irrelevant though, I would think most people try on their clothes before they buy