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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Who: 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 »

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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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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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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