Men’s Apparel


 

Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Thursday, February 9th, 2012


1.  Baseball Bat Bottle Openers – $85-$125 @ Uncommon Goods. Handmade from authentic big league baseball bats.
2.  TOMS Classic 301 – $145 @ TOMS. 100% UVA/UVB protection, hand-painted striping on walnut wood temples. Plus, for each pair, TOMS will give the gift of sight to someone without.
3.  Siggs Water Bottle – $21.49 @ Amazon.com. In fire engine red to keep him well hydrated during all active pursuits.
4.  Helix Snowboard – $545 @ Venture Snowboards. Made in the USA from FSC-certified wood in a wind powered factory.
5. Vers Audio Earphones – $49.99 @ Lumens. Warm, natural wood meets warm, natural sound with built-in noise cancellation.
6.  6-Pack Frame Cinch – $24 @ WalnutStudiolo. Handtooled leather cinch makes it easy tote lax sticks, shovels, or 6-packs by bike.
7.  Hearts Boxer Brief – $24 @ PACT. Show your love for your man and the world with these organic cotton unders–each purchase supports community projects in Uganda, India, and America.
8.  FEED Unisex T-Shirt – $33 @ FEED.org. Each 100% organic cotton purchased provides 10 meals to children in need.

Pharrel + Moncler Down Collaboration

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Who: Pharrel + Moncler – Milan, Italy

What: Pharrell Moncler Vest

Where: Moncler Outlet – $206

Why We Love It: We’ve been fans of Pharrel for over a decade now. He is the quintessential renaissance man, a talented artist, musician, producer, writer, a tireless entrepreneur, a consummate trendsetter, an innovator and now you can add eco-designer to the list.

He owns Bionic Yarn where recycled bottles are transformed into fabric, and his recent outerwear collaboration with renowned activewear brand Moncler has launched green design onto a whole new level. Click to continue »

Rapanui’s Eco Surf Wear Organic Tees

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Who: Rapanui – Isle of Wight, UK

What: MCS Organic T-shirt

Where: Rapanui – £24.95 (approx. $37USD), in blue or charcoal

Why We Love It: We were psyched to learn about Rapanui, an eco-surf wear company founded in 2008 by brothers Rob and Martin Drake-Knight.  We love their graphic designs, like this MCS t-shirt with a collection of marine animals swimming in unison to create silhouettes of sharks; we love that 50% of the proceeds of the sale of this t-shirt is donated to the Marine Conservation Society; but most of all we applaud the brothers for their transparency and for the role models they have become in transforming the clothing industry and the way that consumers think about clothing.

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Timberland’s Recycled Wool Abington Jacket

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

timberland_abington_jacketWho: Timberland; Seattle, WA

What: Men’s Short Abington Wool Jacket

Where: Timberland – reg. price $175 & now through September 21st get 40% off with coupon code FFSAVE for a sale price of $105

Why We Love ‘Em: What could be sexier (yah, we grew up in the country…..) or more indicative of fall than the classic flannel hunting jacket? And we are crazy about Timberland’s updated version. Details like the high popped collar, the slim fit, and the bold plaid give it a modern edge without losing that relaxed feel suitable for both the bleachers and the clubs. Click to continue »

Tivi’s Eye Catching Resin Belt Buckle

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

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Who: Tivi; Denver, CO

What: Men’s Saigon Belt

Where: tiviwear.com, $46. Belt in black or brown leather, buckle available in four additional styles. But hurry, Tivi is transitioning into design consultancy, so supplies are limited.

Why: Fellas, you won’t  need a one-liner with this belt buckle. It ranks right up there with puppies in terms of soliciting oohs and ahhs from the ladies. They’ll be impressed by your masculine industrial side as evidenced by the stainless steel grommets and the cow hide leather, but when you casually mention that the buckle is made from reclaimed ecoresin,* you’ll hook them with your sensitive side.

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Loomstate Lowe Windbreaker for Men

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Who: Loomstate, Rogan Gregory & Scott Hahn, New York, NY

What: Men’s Lowe Windbreaker Jacket

Where: Tobi.com, on sale for $151, (10% off with code ’10GRECHEN’ from greengrechen.com) or opt for the very similar Loomstate for Target Military Jacket, $44.99
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Why: Loomstate’s Lowe Windbreaker is the perfect boyfriend jacket, with that nice and broken in look that is so boy and the oversized front flap pockets that will hold all the essentials so that you can go out completely hands-free. And by ‘you,’ I mean the lady in your life who bought you this lovely jacket….. Made of 65% certified organic cotton and 35% nylon blend, this windbreaker is the stylish solution to the question of what to wear for that in between, not too warm, not too cold, weather.  The versatile design includes a tuck-away hood that can be rolled out for that not too warm, not too cold rainy weather making it a must-have for spring.

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Ibex Merino Wool Top

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Who: Ibex; Woodstock, Vermont

What: Men’s Midlayer Sport Shak Merino Wool Top

Where: Ibex, on sale for $89.00, regular $140 (still worth the price)

When: Now, their moving sale won’t last long, get yours while supplies last!

Why: All of Ibex’s apparel is made from the finest wool which also happens to be a renewable resource. How can you even describe wool that is this incredibly silky soft and yetwith thickness, a heft to it.  You just want to wrap yourself in it. Great for layering, lounging, hiking and biking. It is made of merino wool, a naturally wicking fiber, from what has got to be the happiest sheep on the planet. They have free range over the hills and mountains of New Zealand and get regular free crewcuts. Not too shabby.

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