![]() The Patagonia employee stopped, looked me up and down, paused a moment, and said flatly, “What can’t you do in Baggies?” “Can I swim in these?” I asked, holding up the Baggies to eye level. ![]() To confirm that I was ready for the elements and buying the right thing, I approached an employee. Walking into Patagonia’s SoHo storefront, I grabbed a pair of bright red, five-inch Baggies off the wall at the front of the store. My first exposure to Patagonia’s Baggies was in NYC I was in a rush to buy a swimsuit for a last-minute trip with some family, and had completely forgotten to actually purchase a new pair of swim shorts until a couple days before I headed out of town. Take a peek at a few of our favorite pieces from Patagonia, including puffer jackets, the brand’s signature resilient fleece, and the often-imitated-never-duplicated Baggies. Patagonia’s commitment to making accessible, quality clothing with a conscience has made it a cultural force that stretches far beyond outdooring circles (or the four walls of stores like REI). Patagonia may be a staple of the suburbs, but its gear is built for literally so much more than that.Īs your area gorpcore fans™, we’re always looking out for brands that fuse form with function in a way that hits regardless of if we’re hitting the local bean juice distributor (a.k.a. That passion for spending time outdoors (and creating gear that makes that recreation more enjoyable) has been a core tenet of the brand-driving innovations like Synchilla fleece and Capilene fabric underwear. Learn more about how we test style and beauty products.While corporate retreat-approved branded fleeces might be one of the first things you associate with Patagonia, the fact is that the brand has real, hard-wearing roots that technically stretch back to founder Yvon Chouinard’s time as a DIY blacksmith, fashioning metal climbing gear and selling his hardware out of the trunk of his car. Say hello to Amir at or on Instagram Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Amir graduated from William Paterson University in 2015 with a degree in journalism and public relations. Before joining the Insider Reviews team in 2017, worked as a freelance writer for Complex Sneakers and Sole Collector where he contributed to daily sneaker news and release dates, feature-length articles, and interviews with artists, designers, and athletes. During his time at Insider, Amir previously handled deals of the day coverage, and worked as a generalist writing hundreds of reviews ranging from phone cases and headphones to bed sheets and blenders, and has also covered major shopping holidays including Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Amir has led Insider Reviews' face masks coverage with thoughtful recommendations based on CDC guidelines, expert opinions, and his own testing. Amir's coverage also includes eyewear, watches, and grooming products like electric razors and men's skincare. He's used his expertise in footwear and the footwear industry to review all kinds of shoes from sportswear giants, well-known casual brands, and startups. He's covered everything including the industry's shift to producing more sustainable clothing, the most comfortable loungewear, all of the best places to shop for affordable business casual attire, and more. As a collector of sneakers and fashion, Amir is passionate about all things related to style. Amir Ismael is an editor for Insider Reviews, Insider's e-commerce branch of the service journalism team.
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