It’s still marketing, but it is a new idea to target people who care.
shortformblog:

think-progress:

Clothing company Patagonia tells shoppers “Don’t buy this jacket” on Cyber Monday:

Because Patagonia wants to be in business for a good long time – and leave a world inhabitable for our kids – we want to do the opposite of every other business today. We ask you to buy less and to reflect before you spend a dime on this jacket or anything else.


Unlike every other company out there, Patagonia appears to be less concerned about earning every last penny it can. Interesting.

It’s still marketing, but it is a new idea to target people who care.

shortformblog:

think-progress:

Clothing company Patagonia tells shoppers “Don’t buy this jacket” on Cyber Monday:

Because Patagonia wants to be in business for a good long time – and leave a world inhabitable for our kids – we want to do the opposite of every other business today. We ask you to buy less and to reflect before you spend a dime on this jacket or anything else.

Unlike every other company out there, Patagonia appears to be less concerned about earning every last penny it can. Interesting.