Coolest Clothing Brands Available in Europe

European-Made Clothing Brands

• Timpers: A shoe B-corp cooperatively owned and run by disabled people in Valencia. Gorgeous shoes.
• Loom (France): Sells simple, timeless clothes made in France and the EU for maximum durability.
• Two Thirds Barcelona: Regional production in Europe, mostly in Portugal, France, or Italy.
• Lilja the label (Finland and Portugal): Designed in Helsinki, manufactured in Portugal.
• Elsk: Organic Danish brand made in Portugal and Turkey.
• Panamá Jack: Classic boots made in Spain.
• Merz b. Schwanen (Germany): Known for high-quality wool garments.
• Tuffery (France): A jeans factory in the south of France.
• Stone Island: Known for European-made garments, durable and high-quality.
• Devold (Norway): Wool garments mostly made in the Baltic countries.
• Husky, Superyellow, Tella, Finnsvala (Finland): Made in Finland hats, gloves, socks, and baselayers.
• Nokian Footwear: Mostly made in Slovakia and Serbia.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: High-quality materials, durability, ethically made, unique designs.
• Cons: Higher cost compared to items made in lower-cost countries, may be harder to find in regular stores, and might require online ordering.

Workwear and Casual Brands

• Carhartt: Offers good workwear with declining quality.
• Dickies: Known for durable workwear.
• Ariat and Cinch: Offer durable jeans.
• Ralph Lauren Polo: Quality brand for casual wear.
• Duluth Trading: Known for rugged workwear.
• Lululemon and Patagonia: Known for high-quality activewear.

Recommendations for Plus Size Men's Clothing

• JP1880: Men's plus-size line from Ulla Popken.
• Dressman XL: Store in the Nordics with sizes up to 9XL.
• HRX (UK): Good quality and style for plus-size active wear.
• Athlos: Offers quality products, but at a higher price.

Fitness and Gym Apparel Recommendations

• Technosport and Fuarkk: Recommended brands for gym wear.
• Decathlon: Offers affordable gym apparel.
• Nike, Under Armour, Puma: Popular brands for fitness apparel.

Notebook and Stationery Brands

• Midori MD, Kokuyo Campus, Maruman Mnemosyne: Notebooks with lay-flat features.
• Leuchtturm 1917, Canson ArtBook 180°: Notebooks that lay flat.
• Hobonichi, MD Paper, Apica, Stalogy: Favorited for quality paper.
• Pith, Quo Vadis, Paper Republic: Other contendors with unique features.

This summary covers a wide range of European clothing brands along with recommendations for plus-size men's clothing, fitness apparel, and notebook/stationery brands. Each brand has its unique benefits and caters to different needs, styles, and preferences.