Los Angeles based clothing company Rogue Territory are makers of some of the coolest—and highest-quality—mens clothing around. Starting out as a cult denim shop in 2008, they now seem to set the trends in the ever-growing workwear market.
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TWOTHIRDS Apparel
Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface is covered by ocean and yet we treat it like an afterthought, standing by as global warming, acidification, over-fishing, and pollution push it towards disaster. That’s the driving motivation behind Spanish surf wear company, TWOTHIRDS.
Yellow 108 Hats
You don't need a lot of hats. You just need one really good hat—the kind that only gets better with age, and can be worn for years and years without needing to be replaced or repaired.
Everlane's Radically Transparent Tees
San Francisco's Everlane was founded on a simple concept—what if you actually told customers how much it cost to make something? Starting in 2011 with a batch of 1,500 tees in four colors and one style, Everlane has been on a mission to bring radical transparency to the clothing industry.
Patagonia CEO at SXSW: The Primacy of Profit Is Killing the Planet
Among the hundreds of panels on "disruption" at last weekend's SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, there was one in a tiny hotel ballroom that actually talked about changing the world.
Noble Denim x Bulleit Bourbon: Barrel Aged Jeans
For Cincinnati's Noble Denim and Lawrenceburg, Kentucky's Bulleit Bourbon, there's not really anything practical about partnering up. One makes clothing and the other distills liquor, without much overlap between.
The Zen Origins of the Nike Roshe Run
It’s been an undisputed favorite of fitness freaks and hypebeats alike for nearly three years running—an eternity in today's fashion world. But what really makes the Roshe Run so amazing is how unlikely its success is. How did a company usually known for design excess hit its mark with something so... simple?
Made to Fray: Biodegradable Espadrilles From Industry Of All Nations
To find a company that champions the highest ideals of slow commerce, look no further than Los Angeles-based clothing and design studio Industry Of All Nations.
Does “Made In U.S.A.” Matter?
Less than a decade ago, American manufacturing had been left for dead. The 80’s and 90’s saw jobs slowly trickle overseas until the new century served up a final death blow: 6 million jobs gone between 2000 and 2009. 35% of the manufacturing sector wiped away in the blink of an eye.
Common Threads
Since its inception, Patagonia, Inc. has exemplified the principles of slow commerce. The outdoor gear and clothing company has grown from its humble beginnings in Yvon Chouinard’s tin shed to $300 million in sales without sacrificing its values as an environmentally conscious company.