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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Outerknown Pocket Sweatshirt is the Laidback Layer You Need This Spring

Best sweatshirt for men.

If you ask me, part of the fun that comes with building a wardrobe of menswear essentials is stumbling across a piece that looks like it’s already a much-loved favorite, already a piece you’ve had for years on end. Take the Outerknown Sur Pocket Sweatshirt. It’s got plenty of the right style details going for it, starting with the garment-dyed finish for what the famed sustainable brand calls a “soft, lived-in feel.”

That alone makes it one of the best sweatshirts for men, especially in terms of laidback spring style, but as with all things Outerknown, there’s plenty more to love about this ultra-sustainable brand.

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Hopefully, you’re at least a bit familiar with Outerknown, the brand founded in part by surfing legend Kelly Slater — and founded with a fierce mission to produce some of the best sustainable menswear on the market, no less. They’ve done that through using upcycled and recycled fabrics, plus eco-friendly materials, including hemp (which grows with far less water than other crops) and organic cotton (which cuts out harmful chemicals in the production process).

Both of them are front and center in the Outerknown Sur Pocket Sweatshirt, and you can also find a similarly sustainable approach when it comes to the famed Outerknown Blanket Shirt and one of the brand’s stylish polos, to name but two Outerknown must-haves.

Best sustainable menswear.

The entire Outerknown Men’s Collection is focused on that sustainable approach, which just so happens to yield some seriously stylish results, for good measure. The Outerknown Sur Pocket Sweatshirt, available in five pleasingly faded colors for utterly classic warm-weather style, looks just like a classic sweatshirt you’d find tucked away in a lakehouse closet or at a vintage shop, with all the right details (including raglan sleeves and that useful chest pocket).

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It’s made from a 55 percent hemp-45 percent organic cotton blend, with the kind of soft, easygoing feel that pairs up perfectly with everything from tailored joggers to chino shorts for a spring bonfire. It just doesn’t quite get better than the Outerknown Men’s Collection, this sweatshirt very much included, so upgrade your spring layering game in eco-conscious fashion right now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get Yourself a Pair of the Best Men’s Shoes from Everlane Right Now

If you’ve trained yourself in the art of savvy shopping over the years, perhaps you know the sustainable menswear being made by West Coast-based Everlane. The men’s and women’s brand has built a substantial following over the years by making menswear that’s accessible, fairly priced and transparently made, including cold-weather staples like the best sherpa trucker jacket, the best lightweight chore shirt and much, much more. Over the past couple years, Everlane men’s sneakers have also become a hot seller, praised for their use of sustainable materials and classic designs. Now though, the brand is taking things a step further with two new additions to its rotation of men’s footwear, both of which are sure to please even the most discerning shopper. Those new additions? Feast your eyes on the Everlane Men’s Desert Boots and the equally cool, equally well-made Everlane Men’s Desert Shoes, all the better for plenty of winter style scenarios (and more) to come.

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If you’ve been seeking some of the best men’s shoes, available at agreeable prices and made with classic design in mind, then you’ll love both options, and perhaps the Everlane Men’s Desert Boots especially. Both varieties are made from 100 percent suede, ideal for temperate climates and warm-weather getaways (and even the office, when worn with tailored jeans or chinos). Whether you select the desert boot variety or the crisp, casual-yet-polished Everlane Men’s Desert Shoes, you can’t go wrong.

Both the Everlane Men’s Desert Shoes and the Everlane Men’s Desert Boots are priced to sell at $125, a nice touch that makes either pair equally likely to end up in your shopping cart. And because this is Everlane we’re talking about, both sets of Everlane men’s shoes are made with eco-conscious design in mind, right down to the 94.2 percent virgin-plastic-free sneaker sole. Sustainability counts as much as style these days, and Everlane knows it. The Everlane Men’s Desert Boots also toe the line quite nicely in terms of hybrid style, fusing a desert boot upper with that sneaker sole — this makes them ideal for work, play or travel.

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Either option is an expert wardrobe addition, but the Everlane Men’s Desert Shoes are particularly cool and classic, with a design that calls to mind classic Clarks Wallabee Shoes. This makes them a solid style move with, say, slim Everlane blue jeans, tailored chinos or even nicely tapered jogger pants, believe it or not. The Everlane Men’s Desert Boots might be my personal favorite between the toe styles, what with an ankle boot design that gives them maximum versatility and traction on city streets. Both styles are also available in the same two, wear-with-anything colors: Toasted Almond Suede and Pebble Suede. You’ll have to invest in suede protector to get the most out of both the Everlane Men’s Desert Shoes and the Everlane Men’s Desert Boots, but it’s a small price to pay for some comfortable, streamlined and sustainably made shoes.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker

A cozy, rugged jacket you’ll want to wear all winter long.

Bundling up can definitely be done in style, my friends, especially with one of the best sustainable brands on the market. Striking the right balance between cozy and comfortable, rugged-yet-stylish, and also sustainable-yet-fashionable … well, it’s a tough act to conquer. And yet, that’s what the good folks at Outerknown have done with the Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker, a perfectly rugged winter jacket that delivers all the warmth and style you could possibly need. Crucially, it’s also a refreshing change of pace from a bulky winter parka or a thermal puffer jacket (although you very well might need both of those in your rotation, too). The Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker is an ideal jacket when you want to toe the line between office-ready (as a commute-friendly layer atop a crisp Oxford shirt and navy knit tie) or outdoor-minded (worn with tough chore pants to truly take on the elements). It’s the kind of workhorse jacket you won’t regret having when it comes time to head out on a Friday night — the classic trucker jacket silhouette is timeless and nearly speaks for itself. Yes indeed, the Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker is stylish without going too far over the top, and that’s exactly the kind of jacket we so love here at The Style Guide. Oh, and in terms of sustainable style? Outerknown continues to take the cake.

SHOP: The Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker

Available in two versatile, neutral colors.

Outerknown crucially focuses on amping up the classics with materials like organic cotton and a focus on using less water in its production — the result is gear that’s as eco-conscious as it is stylish. Case in point: The hemp they’ve used to make this corduroy fabric is both durable and yet perhaps the perfect crop, given that it strengthens the soil in which it’s grown. Heck, the polyester fill and sherpa lining are also made from recycled materials — when’s the last time you heard of a rugged winter jacket that can do all of that at once? Oh, and it goes without saying that the Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker also looks as great as you’d expect — wear this tough trucker jacket atop your favorite henley and a classic flannel shirt for plenty of warmth and winter-friendly style, or keep the Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker handy with a timeless chambray shirt and expertly faded denim. The trucker jacket styling is akin to that of a trusted denim jacket, so you can rest assured that it wears with most of your closet with relative ease — and that’s what you want from one of the best winter jackets, after all. Bundling up with sustainable style in mind? That’s as good as it gets for winter.

SHOP: The Outerknown Paz Cord Trucker