Well Designed with John Moore

From Surf Stories by Florida Surf Film Festival

March 2, 2026 · 1h 32m · Episode 114

About this episode

John Moore discusses sustainable fashion and the mission of Outerknown, the brand he co-founded with Kelly Slater.

John Moore @bonfirebeachkids is a designer and co-founder of the sustainable apparel brand Outerknown , launched in 2015 with surfing legend Kelly Slater. A seasoned fashion industry veteran, he brings decades of design and leadership experience to the brand, with a focus on timeless style, ethical manufacturing, and environmental responsibility . Under his creative direction, Outerknown has pushed sustainable materials and supply-chain transparency to the forefront of modern menswear and womenswear. Moore's commitment to people and planet drives the company's mission to make clothes that look great, last longer, and tread lightly on the earth. As the former college roommate of our host, "Juan Mas" has some insight for us on our very own Johnny Brooks. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: John Moore

Topics covered

sustainable fashion
surf culture
ethical manufacturing
design
environmental responsibility

Keywords

sustainable apparel
Outerknown
Kelly Slater
design
environmental responsibility
menswear
womenswear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Outerknown