And since the winter of 2014, when he was sending out dispatches from the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, Mckesson has worn the same blue Patagonia vest every day—an item of clothing so closely ...

And regardless of location, he is almost always wearing an iconic blue Patagonia down vest. “I was visiting [New York City in 2009] and I just didn’t have anything warm,” Mckesson says.

After her attempt to place an order for the vests was denied, Kim went on to post a copy of the rejection email she got online. “Patagonia has nothing against your client or the finance industry ...

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Amateur surfers who purchase and wear the vest might perceive a false sense of security and take on risks they might otherwise avoid, resulting in injury or death. Patagonia seeks to counter this ...