It occured to me that I really need to take khakis to the next level. Most of you don't know this but up until recently I only owned one pair. People are in shock when they hear this and I can understand why. I'm a big khaki talker- but am I a big khaki walker? Apparently in the literal sense no, I am not. Until now. A few weeks ago I caught wind of a one day khaki sale happening at the Pacific Centre. I tuned into my ipod and headed straight there after work. The vibe in the store was electrifying. Men of all ages and of all heights were taking full advantage of the incredible deal of 40% off. I grabbed a pair of slimmer fitting khakis. I figured it was time to diversify. No regrets. They have now become my Wednesday routine.
The idea of a slimmer fitting pant originated from the owner of a mid to high end men's clothing store in Portland: Michael Allen's. If you happen to be in the Portland area- you will not want to miss out on some great sales and solid advice from a man who knows pants. Americans are great. We left the shop with our oversized Michael Allen's bags. People would stop us on the street and tell us what a great man this Michael Allen is: "such a nice guy and he's got such great sales." I loved it. My friend and I spent a good amount of time walking and talking and listening to great nineties songs. It was that kind of weekend.
We had a great soundtrack. It varied as soundtracks do and we managed to play some darker songs too. Take The Band for example, and their hit "Makes No Difference." Be prepared to shed a few tears as the bassist pours his heart into an emotional struggle with "these old love letters- I just can't keep. 'Cause like the gambler says, read 'em and weep." It really tied the trip together.
I think this revival in khakiness can be traced back to a movie I recently watched, "Midnight in Paris." Owen Wilson wears khakis in every scene. I've never seen anything like it. Wilson really pulls them off well, providing an "approachable and unassuming persona." His inspiration is contagious. And I am excited about it. I'm excited about the consistency these pants have shown over the years. Give it a try: blow khakis to the wind, you may just end up wearing a pair on a bi-weekly basis for life.
The idea of a slimmer fitting pant originated from the owner of a mid to high end men's clothing store in Portland: Michael Allen's. If you happen to be in the Portland area- you will not want to miss out on some great sales and solid advice from a man who knows pants. Americans are great. We left the shop with our oversized Michael Allen's bags. People would stop us on the street and tell us what a great man this Michael Allen is: "such a nice guy and he's got such great sales." I loved it. My friend and I spent a good amount of time walking and talking and listening to great nineties songs. It was that kind of weekend.
We had a great soundtrack. It varied as soundtracks do and we managed to play some darker songs too. Take The Band for example, and their hit "Makes No Difference." Be prepared to shed a few tears as the bassist pours his heart into an emotional struggle with "these old love letters- I just can't keep. 'Cause like the gambler says, read 'em and weep." It really tied the trip together.
I think this revival in khakiness can be traced back to a movie I recently watched, "Midnight in Paris." Owen Wilson wears khakis in every scene. I've never seen anything like it. Wilson really pulls them off well, providing an "approachable and unassuming persona." His inspiration is contagious. And I am excited about it. I'm excited about the consistency these pants have shown over the years. Give it a try: blow khakis to the wind, you may just end up wearing a pair on a bi-weekly basis for life.
