Performance wear no longer means old tops and baggy shorts. The new breed of clothes meant for active guys combine function, fashion and a serious eye for sustainability.
Yoga
Clothes that stretch allow you to get into proper yoga poses without fear of something ripping. (Within reason, of course.) These shorts feature an inner lining to wick moisture quickly and prevent chafing.
Shot on location at Element Harrison-Newark in New Jersey. Photo credit: Daniel Lambiase / Model: Graham Wolfe
Lululemon El Current Short, Metal Vent Tech Short Sleeve; $88, $64; lululemon.com
Eco Note: Lululemon follows a responsible supply chain to which its vendors must adhere. This ensures social and environmental sustainability in the production of all their garments.
Weightlifting
These comfortable merino-wool-based pieces are perfect for sweating in.
Shot on location at Element Harrison-Newark in New Jersey. Photo credit: Daniel Lambiase / Model: Graham Wolfe
super.natural Curved Hem T, Essential Full Zip Hoodie, Essential Cuffed Pants; $50, $125, $100; us.sn-supernatural.com
Eco Note: super.natural is a bluesign-certified company, which means the manufacturing process meets the standards for environment-friendliness and safety in production.
Swim
Don’t let the price fool you—these board shorts are bespoke and created completely to your specifications. Dunstan Surfwear will also finesse its fit, on the house, should it be necessary.
Shot on location at Element Harrison-Newark in New Jersey. Photo credit: Daniel Lambiase / Model: Graham Wolfe
Dunstan Surfwear Hatton Board Shorts; $100; dunstansurfwear.com
Eco Note: Discarded materials are up-cycled to create these board shorts.
Run
Whether you sprint or gallop, take on the urban concrete or conquer terrain by the mountains, lacing up is a fool-proof way of burning calories and improving your overall health.
adidas Edo Light Wind Jacket, Terrex Swift DryDye Tee, Terrex Agravic Short, Terrex Swift Solo Shoes; $85, $45, $110, $95; zappos.com. Sunski Headlands Sunglasses; $48; sunskis.com
Eco Note: Three pieces from the spring collection—including the T-shirt the model is wearing—have DryDye technology. This is a process that uses pressurized carbon dioxide to dye the garment. The swap saves about 25 liters of water for each manufactured piece.