Slow It Down: Conscious Fashion Pieces for Men

Conscious choices with style can protect the environment and revive dwindling crafts.

By Samantha Coles |  October 16 2020

One of the joys of making conscious fashion choices with style is that you can be reviving a dwindling craft with your purchase; take Hiut Denim, for example. The brand is based in a small, picturesque spot in Wales where jean-making took place for 40 years, until production was stopped and outsourced to cheaper alternatives. Now, Huit exports its high-end, handmade jeans globally and has created new employment for those who had previously worked in the old factory.

Looking for something smarter? A knockout suit can last a lifetime — Kiton’s cashmere checked single-breasted suit makes a statement and can be mixed up with separates for a more laid-back look. Cashmere itself is a biodegradable, renewable fiber that can last for decades; Rifo takes it a step further by using upcycled cashmere in its Federico scarf.

Above: Hiut Denim Co Selvedge Denim Hack, $315, hiutdenim.co.uk

Above: Rifo Scarf Federico Blue Ginepro, $75, rifo-lab.com

Above: Raeburn Men’s PARÆSUIT navy anorak, $515, raeburndesign.co.uk

Above: The Level Collective Winnats Roll Top backpack, $530, thelevelcollective.com

Above: Veja Nova HT Canvas White Butter Sole sneaker, $120, veja-store.com

Above: Stefano Ricci Casual shirt, $750, stefanoricci.com

Above: Turnbull & Asser Charcoal crew neck cashmere jumper, $530, turnbullandasser.co.uk

Above: Kiton Cashmere checked single-breasted suit, $12,480, kiton.com

Above: Hamilton & Inches Scottish Gold cufflinks, $8,050, hamiltonandinches.com

Above: Acqua di Parma Colonia Futura, $170, sephora.com

Above: Stubbs & Wootton Hasty Pudding Crest slipper, $525, stubbsandwootton.com