About the brand
It's said ay-may lee-on door. The most common mistakes are adding an extra syllable to "Dore" or saying "Lee-own," so a clean "ay-may lee-on door" is all you need.
The name comes from founder Teddy Santis and his wife. The brand was first going to be called "Aimé," the French word for "loved," but that was hard to trademark, so they added "Leon," his father's nickname, and "Dore," taken from the end of Santis's full name, Theodore.
Aimé Leon Dore was founded in March 2014 by designer Teddy Santis and is based in Queens, New York City.
The brand is founder-led by Teddy Santis. LVMH's investment arm, LVMH Luxury Ventures, has taken a minority stake in the brand, which continues to operate independently from New York.
It's a clothing and lifestyle brand rooted in New York, known for menswear, a women's capsule, footwear, headwear and accessories. The look pulls from classic American sportswear, vintage European style and the city's music and culture.
No — they're separate brands that work together. ALD first collaborated with New Balance in 2019, and the partnership became one of the things the brand is best known for. ALD also designs full collections of its own each season.
Sizing & fit
Tees, sweatshirts and knitwear tend to sit on the relaxed side, so size down if you want a closer fit. Structured pieces like shirting, suiting and outerwear are closer to standard, so your usual size is usually right. Check the size guide and the measurements on each product page before ordering.
Smaller and mid-range sizes on popular pieces and collaborations tend to go first. If you want a specific size, signing in to your account to set up notifications helps you catch restocks and new drops early.
General charts with US, UK and EU conversions are on the size guide. The precise measurements for an individual item are listed on its own product page.
Orders, shipping & returns
There's only a short window before an order is processed. Contact Client Services right away if you need a change, but once an order has shipped it can't be altered.
Yes. Destinations, costs and delivery times appear at checkout once you enter your address. International orders may take extra time for local customs processing, and any import duties or taxes are set by your country and paid by the customer.
Unworn items in original condition with tags can be returned within the stated return window, started through your account. Worth knowing before you buy: sale and final-sale items are often non-returnable, and that's a common point of confusion, so check the product page and returns terms at checkout.
Through the Client Services page on the site, which routes order, return and exchange questions to the support team.
Stores & the café
The flagship is on Mulberry Street in Nolita, Manhattan. A second location opened in London in 2022.
It's the coffee shop built into the New York flagship, serving espresso drinks, pastries and light food. It's become a destination in its own right and part of how the brand presents itself beyond clothing.
At busy times the flagship can have a line or limited entry, so it's worth checking the Stores page for current hours and any visit details before you go.