Author: Teresa Hartford

Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, pitched an idea to Vin + Omi, award-winning pioneers in sustainable fashion, to create a capsule collection made entirely from Nettles—a common weed—growing abundantly in his garden on Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire. Last May, the designers spoke with Charles during an event hosted by the British Fashion […]

Under Armour’s FW19 performance apparel collection with Polartec Micro Fleece is designed to work in tandem with UA’s Valsetz Trek shoe. The collection, the first from Under Armour’s “Street To Summit” range of men’s and women’s footwear and apparel, works efficiently whether training in the backcountry or hanging out in your favorite city. Chase Carter, […]

Krimson Klover, Founded in Boulder, CO by Rhonda Swenson, is a well-known label in the active outdoor space as a maker of luxurious yet fuss-free women’s apparel. This year, Krimson Klover was honored to be part of a select group of brands who took part in Warren Miller’s latest film Timeless presented by Volkswagon. The […]

We’re as unhealthy as ever. According to the CDC, two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese and the perception of what’s normal weight is far different today than it was for previous generations. And it’s clear that people are changing their idea of what is acceptable body size—learning to accept where “I am now” and […]

Through a partnership between Outdoor Retail and Nalgene Outdoor, more than 25,000 attendees of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this past June could opt to pick up a custom, 32-ounce, wide-mouth water bottle by Nalgene for free to fill up at more than 170 water stations located throughout the show floor. If you walked down […]

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 […]