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Outdoor Voices, founded by Parsons Design grad Tyler Haney in 2013, is having a bit of a moment. After a wave of positive coverage for OV’s first big release last fall, GQ declared them “New York’s Coolest Fitness Brand” in May (not bad for a company based in Austin, TX) and the Wall Street Journal…

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Sweated & Vetted: Outdoor Voices

August 26, 2015 | By Jason Brozek

One outfit, two price-points, everything responsibly made.

High / Low, Vol. 11

August 19, 2015 | By Brad Bennett

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Instead of Rent: August, 2015

August 5, 2015 | By Brad Bennett

Founded in NYC in 2009 by Ricky Hendry and Marc Daniels, ISAORA was one of a handful of makers that helped to established the then nascent techwear market (clothing with high-performance fabrics and technical details that can be worn on the runway and the finish line). As techwear has since found its way into the…

Sweated & Vetted: ISAORA

July 22, 2015 | By Jason Brozek

One outfit, two price-points, everything responsibly made.

High / Low, Vol. 10

July 15, 2015 | By Brad Bennett

Welcome to the ninth installment of Sliding Scale, a series in which we bring you a single product for every budget. This month we’re rounding up responsibly-made Sunglasses. Check out our eleven favorites after the jump.

Sliding Scale: Sunglasses

July 8, 2015 | By Brad Bennett

Sale Quick Picks

A handpicked selection of marked-down items from some of our favorite brands and retailers.

Gitman Vintage Camp Collar Shirts
~~From $216~~ From $87

Reigning Champ Polartec Fleece Pants
~~$170~~ $102

Epperson Mountaineering Climb Totes
~~$100~~ From $60

Stan Ray Cord CPO Shirts
~~$104~~ $91

Save Khaki Light Twill Easy Chinos
~~$140~~ From $84

Norse Projects Adam Lambswool Cardigans
~~$184~~ $148

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Instead of Rent: July 2015

July 1, 2015 | By Brad Bennett

Ibex is one of the Big Three in merino wool hiking and outdoor gear (Smartwool and Icebreaker being the other two). The difference is that Vermont-based Ibex produces shorts, pants and shirts in the US and Canada out of wool that’s ethically sourced from New Zealand and Australia.

Sweated & Vetted: Ibex

June 24, 2015 | By Jason Brozek

Welcome to the eighth installment of Sliding Scale, a series in which we bring you a single product for every budget. This month we’re rounding up Swim Trunks. Not too slim and not too loose; not too short and not not too long, these 10 responsibly-made pairs are just right. Note: all of the trunks…

Sliding Scale: Swim Trunks

June 10, 2015 | By Brad Bennett

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

Instead of Rent: June, 2015

June 3, 2015 | By Brad Bennett

I’m sure Outlier’s no stranger to regular readers of this site. Founded in 2008 by Abe Burmeister and Tyler Clemens, the Brooklyn-based company makes pants, shorts and shirts that serve dual duty – stretchy and durable enough for active wear like cycling, but traditional-looking enough to wear in conservative office environments.