Shopping Outerknown: New Releases and Markdowns, Plus Classics We Love

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Outerknown was founded by pro surfer Kelly Slater in 2015 intially as a menswear-only brand. In 2022, the company expanded into women’s wear. 

Aesthetically, it’s known for laid-back, everyday wear essentials that are comfortable and often distinguished by a faded/broken-in look and feel. And while it’s undoubtedly coast-life inspired, most of the brand’s lineup will look right at home in any local. 

Outerknown is also publicly committed to protecting the environment and supporting fair labor, though it’s honest enough to acknowledge it’s still far from achieving its ultimate end goals. 

While the brand does have a few dedicated stores scattered throughout the U.S., its website remains the best place to shop. However, you’ll also find Outerknown Apparel sold through many third-party retailers. 

Here, we’ve gathered our current picks for Outerknown’s most noteworthy shirts, sweats, pants, and swim trunks in 2024, ranging from new markdowns to recent releases and everyday classics we’ve tested and recommend highly.



RECENT MARKDOWNS

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Outerknown Sunday Sweatshirt

Crafted with heavyweight organic French terry cotton from Portugal, this sweatshirt comes in four classic colors: gray, black, navy (pictured) and natural. Now it’s further reduced in price.
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Outerknown Blanket Hoodie

Outerknown reimagined our favorite flannel shirt jacket as a hoodie. It’s incredibly soft and wrinkle resistant. We also love the textured look of the cotton twill.
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Outerknown Utilitarian Pant

It’s hard to make a pant stand out. These are an homage to a 70s military pant that offer distinctive aesthetic that’s part chino, part cargo pant.

NOTABLE NEW RELEASES

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Outerknown Slowdown Shirt

Wearing long sleeves in the summer can be a risky proposition depending on slight shifts in temp. The Slowdown Shirt prioritizes breathability thanks to its double gauze construction. The plaids and natural slight wrinkle also help the shirt sit in the sweet spot between formal and disheveled.
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Outerknown Chroma Blanket Shirt

This is just a solid colored take on our favorite shirt jacket. It’s offered in 11 appealing hues.
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Outerknown Sun Shirt

This shirt is more technical than it looks. Crafted from 100% recycled polyester with UPF 50+ sun protection, it’s quick drying and moisture-wicking. It also sports hidden thumb holes for protecting your hands and board short connector eyelets.
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Outerknown High Tide Pullover Hoodie

The Hightide has been in Outerknown’s lineup since the beginning, but it’s recently been updated to feature a double-layer hood and set in sleeves.
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Outerknown Nomad Chino Short

These look like the chino shorts you’ve owned for years (in a good way) thanks to their garment-dyed coloring and organic Italian cotton twill fabric.

CLASSICS WE LOVE

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Best Upgrade Board Shorts

Apex Trunks By Kelly Slater

Our pick for best upgrade board short proves that Kelly Slater knows a thing or two about making the ultimate trunk for water activities.
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Best Overall Sweatshirt

Outerknown Sur Sweatshirt

Our pick for best overall crewneck sweatshirt stands out in a crowded field thanks to its lightweight yet ultra-comfy blend of organic cotton and hemp. The only downside is that it does run a tad slim.
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Best Overall Flannel Jacket Shirt

Outerknown Blanket Shirt

Our pick for best overall flannel shirt jacket is weighty around the shoulder in a way that makes it feel like a comforting blanket. It also looks great buttoned-up or used as an overskirt.