Author: Teresa Hartford

Shaw & Tenney doesn’t claim to have invented Paddles & Oars but to their knowledge, they are the second oldest manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1878 in Orono, ME, the company has been manufacturing marine products using time-honored, traditional craftsmanship. Walking around the workshop, you see craftsmen at work. Every time a Paddle or […]

“For all your adventures out there, the Cloudrock Waterproof is your Swiss-engineered speed hiking boot.” –Caspar Coppetti, Co-Founder, On   Running brand On was born in the Swiss Alps by Co-Founders, David Allemann, Olivier Bernhard and Caspar Coppetti who were disappointed in the lack of innovation in running shoes. That led to a radical new […]

When it comes to making sustainable choices, our phones are one of our best allies. Digital apps are available to empower people—and businesses—to make more sustainable choices. They’re also a great tool to develop more ways of thinking sustainably on a larger scale offering resources to more efficiently help us take care of our environment. […]

The Sony Walkman was the first portable music player to hit the market in 1979. The first time you could plug in and listen to tracks while walking down the street, or anywhere for that matter. Shaped like a transistor with silver buttons, two headset jacks and no screen, the Sony Walkman changed forever the […]

Sneakers have become a superfast market—one shoe drop after another, every day, every month. Here are just a few of the sneakers from the majors dropping in August. • Jordan Mars 270 • Jordan 1 Low ‘UNC’ • Nike Joyride • Nike x Undercover Daybreak • Nike Kyrie 5, ‘Squidward’ • Puma • Roma Amor […]

According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping this year will hit a record high for families with kids in elementary school through high school with an average spend of $696.70 per child, up two percent from last year. And as the generation born with a phone in their hand and billions of dollars in […]

By Teresa Hartford In the early 80s, fashion was in the midst of a revolution. Synthetic materials like polyester were widely adopted having come into vogue in the 70s and as we watched Nike grow to become one of the most profitable clothing companies in the world, Miuccia Prada was experimenting with nylon and introduced […]

Amazon has added another layer of convenience for shoppers to buy clothing, shoes and accessories direct from the e-tailer, with the company’s Subscription Box service. Prime members who opt into the personal shopper experience will receive a monthly box that contains up to eight items chosen by Amazon’s fashion team. Similar to other subscription box […]

Artifishal, the latest film in a series of environmental films produced by Patagonia was released in April 2019 and shown at the Tribeca film festival. The film premiere came on the heels of Patagonia’s efforts to protect Bears Ears national monument in Utah and the subsequent suit filed against the federal government. At the time […]

Honesty, Integrity. Determination. Passion. Words that describe the world of adventure and exploration. In a series of long-form conversations, Terra Incognita is telling the stories of credible adventurers, using a no-frills, bells or whistles approach with the pioneers of adventure-seeking in some of the world’s most remote locals. Researched by seasoned travelers and hosted by […]

The Ocean is the principal component of the Earth’s hydrosphere, one of the most diverse places on the earth and integral to life. What must the Ocean have looked like when it was healthy? Beautiful coasts, vibrant ocean wildlife—a dream that passes every day as the flood of waste including plastic and chemicals enter the […]

Spanish fashion retailer Zara announced this week that 100-percent of the cotton, linen and polyester used to manufacture the brand’s clothing will be more sustainable, more organic or recycled by 2025.  Inditex, Zara’s parent and the third-largest clothing company in the world according to Forbes, made the sustainability pledge during the company’s annual shareholder’s meeting […]

By Teresa Hartford Women want more from their innerwear. The Founders of Branwyn felt the same way and came up short when they couldn’t find a pair on the market that was made of natural fibers, felt amazing whether worn on a workout or at the office—and everything they came across was either selling sex, […]

Nike Vision—performance, lifestyle optical eyewear and sunwear—offers a streetwear-inspired Lifestyle Sunglass collection for Summer 2019. The gender-neutral collection features seven styles that draw inspiration from Nike’s apparel and footwear collections. Each pair of shades includes multiple colorways and a variety of lens options from traditional dark and polarized lenses to mirrored and lighter colored lenses. […]

For the last 5 years, Thermore has worked to develop free fiber technology. The brand’s Ecodown Fibers are lofty, offer a high fill power, are durable, recycled and white. “We realized there was very little to improve, technically. There was only one thing that we could change with this product and it would make all […]