Fix It (Don't Ditch It)

We've always advocated the motto of "buying less, but buying better." When you shell out for quality items, they not only look and feel better, but they last a whole lot longer. Of course, even with things made with integrity, sometimes you're going to need to have something fixed-a seam repaired, a strap restitched or a shoe resoled. Thankfully, when you buy from upstanding companies that stand behind their products, they're usually more than prepared to handle the refurbishment for you. Herewith, a dozen menswear brands that offer in-house repairs.

Something of a Kickstarter phenomenon, the company's popular 10-Year Hoodie is made from an 18 oz. cotton with bells and whistles like a three-piece hood, webbing to reinforce it and most importantly, a decade-long guarantee. If it needs to be mended at any time, the company will repair any rips or tears that the garment sustains.

"If one of our products does not perform to your satisfaction, you may return it to us for repair, replacement or refund," states Patagonia's famous ironclad guarantee. "Damage due to wear and tear will be repaired at a reasonable charge." They also resole most of their footwear through a partnership with Mountain Soles.