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Roark Revival
California travel-and-surf apparel brand founded by Ryan Hitzel, building each collection around real expeditions and illustrated storytelling.
Costa MesaOrigin
MenswearFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Roark Revival
Roark, originally launched as Roark Revival, is an Orange County, California travel-and-adventure apparel label founded by Ryan Hitzel, now its chief brand officer; Jason Steris became CEO in December 2023. Collections are built around surf and expedition trips, with each seasonal "Expedition" or field-trip story driving prints, graphics and garment testing. Core products include boardshorts, flannel and camp-collar shirts, waxed and quilted jackets, hiking-ready pants, tees and hats. La Jolla Group has held a minority, non-controlling stake since a 2015 partnership; the label sells direct plus through surf and outdoor retailers, and leans on illustration-heavy storytelling rather than athlete endorsement.
The pieces that define Roark Revival
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How Roark Revival fits
Overall fit
true to size
Shoppers generally report Roark runs close to true to size with an easy, relaxed California cut that leaves room to move and layer, though woven shirts and tees can feel a touch fuller than mall-brand equivalents.
Tip: Take your usual size in most pieces, and size down only if you want a trimmer, less surf-casual drape.
Medium confidence · based on 11 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular to relaxed, casual drape | Normal size works; size up only if you want an oversized look. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular with layering room in waxed, quilted and shirt-jacket styles | Take your usual size for layering over a flannel or hoodie; no need to size up. |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | relaxed camp-collar and flannel cuts with generous armholes | Most people take their normal size, but slimmer builds often prefer sizing down one for the camp-collar and flannel styles. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular to slightly relaxed, mildly boxy on the more premium slub knits | Stick with your usual size; size down if you prefer a closer, tucked-in look. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | relaxed-straight travel and hiking pants, often with stretch and a comfort waistband | Order your measured waist; the stretch fabrics give a little rather than run tight. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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86% matchOuterknown
Surf-rooted California staples with sustainability focus
What changes: Softer coastal wardrobe, less expedition/graphic storytelling
80% matchFaherty
Sun-washed coastal basics and boardshorts
What changes: Preppy East Coast beach feel rather than global travel
72% matchGramicci
Climbing-born pants that double as travel gear
What changes: Narrow focus on gusseted bottoms, no surf prints
70% matchPatagonia
Surf-and-mountain roots with hard-use field testing
What changes: More technical, activist-driven, less print-and-graphic apparel
Roark Revival fit questions
Does Roark Revival run big or small?
Roark Revival fits true to size. Take your usual size in most pieces, and size down only if you want a trimmer, less surf-casual drape. Shoppers generally report Roark runs close to true to size with an easy, relaxed California cut that leaves room to move and layer, though woven shirts and tees can feel a touch fuller than mall-brand equivalents.
How does Roark Revival fit?
Shoppers generally report Roark runs close to true to size with an easy, relaxed California cut that leaves room to move and layer, though woven shirts and tees can feel a touch fuller than mall-brand equivalents. Overall shape: relaxed-regular, with a slightly roomy surf/adventure cut rather than slim.
How do Roark Revival hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Roark Revival hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Normal size works; size up only if you want an oversized look. Shape: regular to relaxed, casual drape.
How do Roark Revival jackets fit?
Roark Revival jackets fits true to size. Take your usual size for layering over a flannel or hoodie; no need to size up. Shape: regular with layering room in waxed, quilted and shirt-jacket styles.
How do Roark Revival shirts & overshirts fit?
Roark Revival shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Most people take their normal size, but slimmer builds often prefer sizing down one for the camp-collar and flannel styles. Shape: relaxed camp-collar and flannel cuts with generous armholes.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 2009
- Origin
- Costa Mesa, United States
- Made in
- Indonesia
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Shorts $78–$84 · T-shirts $38–$52
- Focus
- Menswear
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Workwear / Heritage, Streetwear