Collection: Weekend Offender

Weekend Offender was founded in 2004 in Manchester – right in the epicenter of British casual culture. The name stands for the feeling of a weekend on the terraces: football, music, good clothing, no compromises. The founders came from the scene themselves and wanted to create a brand that conveys this lifestyle directly. The Prisonbar logo has long become a symbol – anyone who wears it knows what’s up. You can find more about the City Series and its history on our dedicated info page.

What sets Weekend Offender apart from other casual labels: the brand doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers quality and design at a high level. Collaborations like those with Umbro or the regular City-Series drops show that Weekend Offender perfectly masters the balance between heritage and modernity. The brand has long achieved cult status in the German casual scene.

Materials & Quality

Weekend Offender uses robust nylon and polyester blends for jackets, often with DWR coating (Durable Water Repellent) for water resistance. The City-Series jackets typically use a lightweight but durable ripstop nylon with mesh lining – perfect for spring and autumn, but not a substitute for a real rain jacket in heavy rain.

The T-shirts are typically made from 100% cotton in the 180–200 g/m2 range – heavier than fast-fashion items and feeling noticeably more premium. Poloshirts often come in cotton pique, sometimes with a bit of elastane for stretch. The workmanship is consistently solid: clean seams, firmly attached buttons, no fraying after the first washes. For the price point, Weekend Offender offers very good value for money.

Fit & Size Advice

Weekend Offender mostly fits true to size (TTS), with a slightly modern, straight cut – not slim, not oversized. If you’re between two sizes: for T-shirts and polos, choose the smaller size; for jackets, the larger one, especially if you want to layer underneath.

Specifically: A shirt in size M fits well with a chest circumference of 96–100 cm. If you’re unsure, visit our Berlin Store to try on, or send us a message with your measurements.

Bestsellers & Purchase Recommendations

Entry Level: The classic Weekend Offender T-shirt with Prison logo is the perfect entry point – priced around 44.90 EUR and available in many colors. Timeless, versatile, instantly recognizable.
Mid-Range: The overshirts and lightweight jackets (around 90–130 EUR) are the heart of the brand. Especially the Harrington-style models work year-round as transitional jackets.
Best Value: The poloshirts (around 55–70 EUR) offer premium quality at a fair price and are the most versatile choice in the casual dress code.

Styling Tips

Weekend Offender thrives on a casual but thoughtful look. A City-Series jacket over a simple T-shirt, paired with well-fitting jeans or chinos and clean sneakers or Adidas Spezial – that’s the core of the casual style. Avoid too much branding at once: one Weekend Offender jacket is enough as a statement, keep the rest clean.
In summer, graphic tees work great with shorts and espadrilles. In winter, a Weekend Offender overshirt can be worn perfectly over a hoodie or under a parka. The brand’s colors – often muted tones like navy, khaki, black – make mixing and matching easy.

Why Buy at The Smart Dresser?

The Smart Dresser is our store in Berlin — founded out of pure passion for casual culture, terraces, and good style. We grew up in the stands ourselves and know what Weekend Offender means to the scene. That’s why it was clear to us from day one that WO had to be part of our range — it doesn’t get more authentic than that.

What you get with us — and nowhere else:

✓ Authorized dealer — 100% original goods directly from the distributor, no grey imports
✓ Berlin Store — try on City Series jackets in various colors, compare overshirts and polos directly
✓ Personal advice — We wear Weekend Offender ourselves and honestly tell you whether the City Series fits better in M or L
✓ Fast shipping
✓ 21-day returns — free and hassle-free, no fine print

If you like Weekend Offender, also check out Peaceful Hooligan and Lyle & Scott — they fit perfectly together and cover the entire casual dress code.