Wow.

We keep saying that, cause it's been a great launch and people keep telling us there is nothing left to buy. A size 36 here, a hoodie over there. But for a lot of stuff we are clear out. Guess that's a good problem to have and we are working on it no worries.

We still have some Dry Cottons, so snatch them while they last. Same with the last couple Wools. There is no future production for either till the fall at the earliest so this is the one window of opportunity. There are some 4Seasons left in our NYC retailers so get in touch there. Or hold tight. We have some experimentals due in a few weeks, but we are trying to speed those up. They are damn nice and similar to the 4Seasons, well worth the wait.

Got some surprises in the works too, and of course new production coming in the Spring. Until then keep checking back or better yet go out and ride your bike.

And yeah, thank you!

I woke up this morning with a sense of wonderment, a sense of true excitement. A feeling that I was just a little freer than I was yesterday, but also a realization that there was a lot of hard work on the road ahead.

Today was different no doubt, but I feel that way every morning as I cross the bridge across the East River on the way to work. A sense of wonderment, a sense of excitement, a realization that I'm just a little bit freer and of course a feeling that there is a whole lot of hard work on the road ahead.

Today is different though because today I woke up with a new president. It's a historical event, the first black man elected to the highest office of the United States of America, less than a generation removed from segregation. At least for a day we have been freed from the burderns of the past eight years and the streets are filled with hope.

Today is different too, because today is the day we formally launch Outlier. Like the Obama presidency it's been two long years in the making and like Obama we can finally say "we made it."

Of course what we made is a bit more modest than Obama's historical achievement. What we finally made, and what we hope to make for a long time coming is a simple pair of pants. Two years ago I gave up being frustrated about destroying a pair of pants every month or two and I gave up those annoying days were I couldn't ride my bike to a client meeting because I didn't have the right clothes for the journey. I gave up and decided if the solution to this basic problem didn't exist, I would create it.

It's been quite a trip, I started not knowing a thing about the clothing industry. Now two long years later we are a small company, making high quality garments in New York City, and the hard work has just begun.

In statistics an outlier is a result that lies outside the norm, and we certainly are trying to create garments far better than those you normally encounter. Historically however, an outlier was also the term for someone who lived in the outlying areas, someone who lived somewhere besides where they worked. An outlier was the original commuter.

Outlier was founded largely on the belief that the bicycle is the best way to navigate a 21st century city. We love our bikes not because we race them, ride trails or perform tricks with them, although sometimes we do all of that. But we love our bikes mainly because they are our transportation, our freedom, our way of moving through the spaces we call our home.

What we aim to do is make clothing for a world where bikes are the best mode of transit through our public spaces. Clothes that work as well in board rooms as they do on bicycles. Clothes you can buy based on their classic styling and construction, and appreciate their performance with a cool discretion. We are starting with pants, but if things go well, expect plenty more from us here at Outlier.

It's a historical day for America and with any luck we'll have a bit of a history ahead of us. So thanks for visiting, enjoy the site and go ahead and check out the product we're making. It may just be exactly what you need.

So yeah, we did promise pants for October. Maybe we can even slip in on a technicality, we got the first shipment in yesterday evening, with maybe six hours of the month left to spare. You know the story, tweeking the last details, putting out fires and the inevitable small disasters at the factory. The pants are coming in, and the pre-orders are going out. So hang tight, this stuff is real and more info is coming in the next few days.

If you sent us an email about pre-ordering you should have gotten an email with info on how to finalize that. If it missed you somehow, just write us again and we'll hook you up. Might even let a few last second "pre-orders" slip in if you write politely... And big thanks for your patience. We trust we'll be delivering the quality to make it worth the wait.

RETURNS/EXCHANGES/REPAIRS

Our customer service policy is that you may return anything at anytime up to 6 months from your purchase and that if you just want to swap a size or color, we'll cover the return shipping. It's really quite simple. For international customers we can not cover the return shipping due to the complexity of customs, tariffs and shipping costs.

We stand behind our product. If there is a defect or damage, we will repair it at no additional cost. Just send the product back to us with a description of what you would like to see happen. We are committed to turning the product around for you as fast as possible so that you can be back on your bike.

If a you are having difficulty, can't make up your mind, wondering how a particular fabric feels, we offer a swatching service where we will ship out a piece of the fabric. Just email us for details.

Our belief is that if we give you quality and stand behind our product, you will give it back to us through respect and understanding.

PRIVACY

Our Privacy Policy is simple. We will not give away, sell, or trade your personal information to anyone else. We only store what is necessary to ship and process your order. All information is transmitted via an encrypted connection certified by PayPal who authorizes the transaction. We are notified of the transaction so that we can process the order.

SHIPPING

We ship via United States Postal Service (USPS) unless a customer specifically requests another carrier. Our rates are based on your location, the weight of your package, and the amount for which we insure the package.

Domestic Shipping Options:
Priority (2-8 day delivery / starts at $8.00)

International Shipping Options:
International Firstclass - Canada (1 - 3 weeks delivery / starts at $18)
International Firstclass - United Kingdom (1 - 3 weeks delivery / starts at $22)
International Firstclass - Continental Europe (1 - 3 weeks delivery / starts at $25)
International Firstclass - Asian Pacific (1 - 3 weeks delivery / starts at $30)

We typically ship orders out the next business day, but under some circumstances, we may take longer. A confirmation email will be sent when your order has been shipped. Outlier is not responsible for delays in shipping caused by the carrier.

Contact us for any additional shipping questions.