OUTERKNOWN

Outerknown LLC is a company that produces sustainable clothing for men and women, inspired by the ocean and surfing culture. The company was founded in 2015 by Kelly Slater, a 11-time world champion surfer, and John Moore, a creative director and designer. Their vision is to create a future where clothing contributes to a world where people and planet prosper.

Outerknown LLC operates as a subsidiary of VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company is headquartered in Culver City, California, and employs about 46 people. Outerknown LLC sells its products online and through select retailers worldwide. Some of the products include jeans, tees, shirts, sweaters, outerwear, pants, shorts, dresses, jumpsuits, and accessories.

Outerknown LLC is committed to environmental and social responsibility, and has achieved full accreditation by the Fair Labor Association, a non-profit organization that promotes and protects workers' rights. The company also uses organic, recycled, and regenerated materials, such as cotton, hemp, wool, nylon, and cashmere, to reduce its environmental impact and conserve natural resources. Outerknown LLC partners with various organizations and initiatives, such as Ocean Conservancy, Fair Trade USA, Econyl, and Bluesign, to support ocean health, fair trade, circular economy, and clean production.

Outerknown LLC has received positive media attention and recognition for its innovative and ethical approach to fashion. The company has also attracted a number of ambassadors and collaborators, such as professional surfers Sage Erickson, Mark Healey, and Belinda Baggs, and celebrities like Chris Hemsworth, Julia Roberts, and Barack Obama. Outerknown LLC aims to inspire an industry to reimagine design and embrace circularity, and to prove that sustainability and style can coexist.