Currently, the only thing a Wikipedia search for Wellen turns up is “a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg.” But, it should also say, “and, a California-based surf brand that makes some majorly affordable tailored clothing” (feel free to update). These Edwin Pants, are cut, sewn, garment dyed and silicone washed in Los Angeles. Read More »

Of all the different ways a new(-ish) brand can establish itself, offering a collection of California-made basics that are priced at half what most other labels charge is a pretty damn good one. These Surfer + Craftsman Chinos from Almond are cut and sewn in the Golden State out of 100% cotton twill. Read More »

Unless there’s moonlight, a shark-free body of water and a game companion involved, we don’t recommend going au naturel in public. That said, we do fully endorse these Natural Canvas Stantons from Rogue Territory. Made in Los Angeles out of undyed – or, “naked” if you’re nasty – Cone Mills selvage canvas, the slim-fit pants will keep your lower half decent, even if you’re not. Read More »

Call me old fashioned, but I still can’t get behind the sweatpants trend. To me, they’ll always be reserved for the home. Or the gym. Or that weird kid from elementary school with the asymmetrical bowl cut. That said, these Baseball Pants from Muttonhead are still pretty great. Read More »

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You ever had a really good all natural peanut butter, and then you read the ingredients, and the only thing listed is peanuts, and you’re like, “damn, how’d they do that?” Well, replace butter with activewear, and peanuts with humane and sustainable Merino wool from New Zealand, and that’s pretty much exactly what it’s like wearing Ibex. Read More »