Outerknown

About Outerknown at Stanford Shopping Center

Outerknown is a California clothing brand with a store at Stanford Shopping Center. The brand's store list gives the address as 180 El Camino Real, Space 11, which is the center's street address plus the store's space number. The same list includes another Bay Area store at Larkspur Landing in Marin County.

The brand's about page says it has been ten years since it sold its first piece of clothing. Its message centers on two commitments: protecting the environment and supporting fair labor. The page admits the company has not figured it all out and says it keeps learning every day.

What the store sells

Outerknown makes casual everyday clothing. Its website has a dedicated collection of men's blanket shirts and the brand's resale rules mention tees and trunks among the pieces people pass on. Collections change through the season, so the store floor will not match the website item for item. If you want a specific color or size, call the store first.

Materials are central to how the brand describes itself. The about page says its use of what it calls preferred fibers rose from 87% at the start of 2022 to 98% by 2024. It names examples such as Regenerative Organic Certified cotton, organic cotton, hemp, recycled cotton, recycled nylon and responsible wool. The brand says it uses a fiber policy and scorecard to decide which fibers count as preferred, based on sustainability and the potential for recycling.

Supply chain and labor

The about page lists several specific steps. Outerknown says it works with two B Corp certified suppliers and has eight facilities running on renewable energy. It says it moved 67% of its supply chain to diversify its countries of origin and to work with suppliers that prioritize human rights. In partnership with Bergman Rivera, it has supported farmers in converting 28 acres of farmland to Regenerative Organic Certified practices. The brand also says it follows Fair Labor Association standards and has published a Fair Compensation Commitment.

These are the brand's own claims. If sourcing matters to you, the about page is worth reading before you shop. Staff in the store can point you to specific products and their materials.

The brand also says it gives back to nonprofits that share its values. It named Brother Benno, among others, as an organization it worked with this year. Its Bergman Rivera partnership produced 10 tons of Regenerative Organic Certified cotton from the 2022 harvest, according to the about page. Outerknown says it aims to work with civil society, governments, the private sector and its peers on labor and environmental problems in the countries where it does business and that it prefers suppliers already committed to those principles.

Outerworn resale

Outerknown runs a pre-loved program called Outerworn. If you bought something on Outerknown.com, you can list it for sale from your account, set a price with guidance from the brand and ship it with a prepaid label once it sells. You receive Outerknown store credit after the buyer confirms the condition. Items must be gently worn and clean. The brand says that more than 1,800 pieces of its clothing have been kept out of landfills this way. Shoppers can browse the Outerworn collection online for secondhand pieces.

Tips for visiting

The store list shows hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It does not list Sunday hours, so call 650-651-6904 before a Sunday trip. The brand offers a discount to new subscribers who sign up for its texts or emails, according to its website.

Keep in mind that Outerworn currently accepts only items bought on Outerknown.com, because listings are created from your online purchase history. Pieces bought in this store may not qualify, so ask staff if resale matters to you. If you are buying a gift, ask about sizing across the brand's fits before you choose and keep the receipt in case the recipient wants a different size.

If you are shopping for casual California brands, Jenni Kayne is in the same center. Faherty and Marine Layer are at Town & Country Village, less than a mile south on El Camino Real. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers the layout, parking and restaurants and the Palo Alto shopping guide covers the rest of town.

Location and getting there

Outerknown is at 180 El Camino Real, Space 11, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area of Palo Alto. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 8 minute walk.

Parking: the center's own free surface lots.

What is nearby

• L'Occitane en Provence, salon or spa, under 0.1 mi
• Bacio di Latte, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
• SoulCycle, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
• Pinkberry, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
• Chipotle Stanford Shopping Center, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
• Stanford Shopping Center, under 0.1 mi
• El Camino Park, 0.2 mi
• El Palo Alto, 0.2 mi

Other clothing, shoes and accessories nearby: Breitling (under 0.1 mi); Alo (under 0.1 mi); Rails (under 0.1 mi); Urban Outfitters (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full clothing, shoes and accessories list.

Before you go

• Return and exchange policies vary by store. Keep your receipt and ask about the policy at checkout.
• Alterations are often available for a fee. Ask how long they take before you buy for an event.
• Sales tax in Palo Alto is added at the register, so tagged prices are before tax.

About this listing

Checked October 30, 2026 against Outerknown store list; Outerknown: about; Outerknown: Outerworn pre-loved program. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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