Sustainable next-gen materials company Keel Labs has been selected as the winner of the 'Innovation Project of the Year' at the Textile Exchange Climate & Nature Impact Awards. Presented with an award during the annual Textile Exchange Conference on October 31, the fourth annual award program honors those in the fashion and textile industries...
Nov 4, 2024
As the fashion industry continues to grapple with the environmental impact of both man-made and natural fibers, the need for next-gen, sustainable materials has never been higher. Synthetic materials like polyester and nylon, which account for two-thirds of the industry’s raw material usage, are made using fossil fuels and contribute to...
Sep 23, 2024
Sustainable apparel brand Outerknown has partnered with Joe's Blackbook on a scholarship opportunity for juniors at a handful of the top U.S. design schools. The brief is to redesign Outerknown's signature item, the Blanket shirt, in a genderless silhouette using its signature twill weave. The winner will receive a 10,000 dollar scholarship and...
Feb 2, 2024
As we continue to descend into the trade fair season, participating brand rosters are beginning to be unveiled for each respective show. This remains true for the newly combined Pure London x JATC – two UK trade shows that announced a merger last year in a bid to boost both their offer and reach. And it appears the move has received a stamp of...
Jan 16, 2024
Outerknown, a pioneering fashion label, stands at the forefront of sustainable and ethical practices within the industry. Renowned for its dedication to quality and environmental stewardship, the brand consistently aligns its operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Outerknown's latest achievement as a licensee of...
Nov 2, 2023
Whether we’re looking at casual, adventure-ready styles or timeless loungewear, here are three menswear brands that are both consciously and stylishly interesting. Outerknown Founded by World Surf League champion Kelly Slater in partnership with designer John Moore, Outerknown creates fair trade men’s clothing that’s eco-friendly and features...
Aug 27, 2021
California-born brand Outerknown—which was co-founded by American professional surfer Kelly Slater—has announced the opening of its first-ever brick-and-mortar retail experience. Located at The Point in Southern California town Manhattan Beach, which is known as home to a large surf community, the new store is designed to be an immersive...
Nov 27, 2019
Sustainable fashion brand Outerknown — which was co-founded by professional surfer Kelly Slater — has partnered with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation for its first Jeans Redesign initiative, which plans to tackle waste, pollution and harmful practices during the production of jeans. According to an announcement from the brand, Jeans Redesign...
Jul 16, 2019
Californian lifestyle brand Outerknown, founded by surf legend Kelly Slater and designer John Moore, has created the world’s first boardshort crafted from 100 percent Australian Merino wool. Developed together with and certified by The Woolmark Company, the new merino wool boardshorts have been named the ‘Woolaroo’. "In our constant quest to...
Jun 19, 2019
Outerknown is launching its first-ever women’s collection. Founded in 2015 by professional surfer Kelly Slater and fashion designer John Moore, the brand aims to unite sustainability and style by using fair labor practices and materials which are less harmful to the environment. Commenting on the launch, Moore said in a statement: “women were...
Mar 13, 2019
Los Angeles - Wittmore introduces a new kind of takeover in L.A.’s Arts District. Starting Thursday, October 15, the store will debut Outerknown, a new West Coast menswear installation, as a new addition to its labels. For Outerknown, this is the brand's first installation inside of the United States. The brand was co-founded by world champion...
Oct 15, 2015
World champion surfer Kelly Slater announced back in September that his contemporary ready-to-wear line would be called ‘Outerknown’ and now the athlete is revealing the executive fashion team that will be helping him take the clothing brand forward, all of whom were “hand-selected” as they personify “style, sustainability and travel”, the brand...
Dec 10, 2014
