11 March 2010

ACL: LVC

(posted by Payman)

Wow, two acronyms in one blog post title. You must be thinking today is going to be pretty exciting day for the blog? Well, no, you'd be wrong. Today is one of those blog posts where you come here and I tell you to click and go to someone else's blog. I like to think of everyone who visits the blog as my best friend, and like my best friends always say to me "I really can't see you today. Go away, go somewhere else." I hate my friends...

In any case, the blog I am sending you to is a very good one. I'm going to refer you guys to a great little write-up that our good friend Michael Williams, of A Continuous Lean, did on Levi's Vintage Clothing. He actually got a hands-on look at the LVC collection back in August, and took some great pictures for his website. Why did he get to see the LVC collection back in August? Because he is Michael Williams. Click below to read his write-up on Levi's Vintage Clothing and to look at some of the great pictures he took.

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09 March 2010

STYLEFORUM CONTEST WINNERS

While I was out of town on business and Payman was being a son-of-a-bitch and going on vacation in the Dominican Republic, Mauro was left feeling a little down and out all by his lonesome. So, to lift his spirits, he had himself a little contest amongst the guys over at styleforum to see who could make him laugh. The winner was none other than blogger Jian Deleon, responsible for this little web-gem:

While Jian was the only one to go all out and make his own video, we did have several photoshop entries that were worth mention as well:


Thanks for the laughs guys!

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WOLF VS GOAT CHINOS: COMING SOON!



We're extremely excited to say that the first batch of Wolf Vs. Goat Chinos have just finished production! Keep your eyes peeled for their official launch at the beginning of next week- we'll even have a little editorial showing you how to rock some colored chinos.

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08 March 2010

ROBERT GELLER BY MIKE KOBAL

(posted by Payman)

In anticipation of our Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2010 buy, I went in search of interviews with the designer who was crowned GQ/CFDA Best New Menswear Designer in 2009. I found a really well-done one by Mike Kobal that I thought I would share with our blog readers. While the interview isn't totally in-depth, the video itself is awesome. It's also done in black and white, so you know it's going to be good right from the start. Enjoy!

04 March 2010

THE FARINELLI'S GUIDE TO: PARTY ETIQUETTE

(posted by Payman)

Well we're back, just like we said we'd be back, and once again, we're here to tell you how to live your life. You're probably thinking, "but I'm already doing such a good job of living my life!" Really? You're spending all your time reading a blog, written by a guy who admitted he gets drunk and acts like a pterodactyl (sometimes) in the last "Farinelli's Guide". You really think the life choices that brought you to this blog were good ones? Don't feel bad, we're not here to judge. On the contrary, Mauro, Nathan, and I are here to guide you through the many strange situations you may encounter throughout the course of living.

This week, we tackle party etiquette, and I'm not talking about those parties with all of your old buddies from back home in someone's basement. Not the kind of party where everyone knows one another and inevitably, a girl shows up who has slept with nine different guys who are also there, and you know that's the case, because when she walks in, they all start high-fiving one another and abusing the word "bro." I'm talking about the kind of swanky affair that's usually thrown by some large group (like a company), or held in a really nice hotel/lounge, and is open bar. The kind of thing where you want to walk around and meet people.

Now that I've got your attention (I had you at "bro"), let's get to it:

THE FARINELLI'S GUIDE TO PARTY ETIQUETTE

The pre-game...

Allow yourself ample time to get ready. If you feel rushed getting ready, it's going to affect your demeanor the entire night, and you're going to seem very off-putting to anyone you try to meet. Also, you might forget to do something important, like wear deodorant. If you are the smelly guy at the party, you're going to have a terrible night, and so will everyone around you. Speaking of deodorant, I would like to recommend Jack Black 'Pit Boss', because it works, and it's scentless, so it doesn't interfere with your cologne:


I use $15 deodorant because I am Persian, and smelling bad would promote a negative stereotype about Middle Eastern men. To the rest of my Persian brethren: while an entire bottle of Armani cologne is considerate, it is not a substitute for antiperspirant. You know who you are, and you are giving the rest of us a bad name...

As I was saying, make sure you have enough time to prepare for this soirée. I like to take my pre-party shower five to six hours before I plan on leaving the house. Then, I make myself a pregame drink (drink, singular) that I can sip on, usually consisting of Diet Coke and whatever liquor I have around the house. Notice that I have not put clothes on yet. This is essential. I feel like everyone should hang out naked in their towel for at least one hour after every shower, and I don't make an exception before going to a social event. Relaaaax. You've had a long day, and you have earned some lounging in your towel, sipping on Diet Coke and Sambuca, time.

While you're relaxing, put on some tunes to help you get in the mood. "The mood" meaning the mood to party. That means leave your Dashboard Confessional records in their sleeves, you're not 15 and your boyfriend didn't just break up with you. Pregame music is music that makes you feel like you are the shit. I like to watch any music video by international pop star, Gunther:

"Teeny Weeny String Bikini" by Gunther

The first verse starts out with "this is your night, everything is right, come light up the lights..." How could you not feel great after hearing such enlightened lyrics? Observe Gunther's facial expressions throughout the course of the video. That's the kind of cool confidence you need to exude at your party.

Getting dressed...

Now that you've lounged and jammed out for a bit, it's time to get off your ass and put some clothes on. Mauro wanted to issue a warning when it comes choosing your outfit: listen to the invitation. Be respectful to the host and the event. If the invite tells you to dress a certain way, do so, even if it means going outside of your comfort zone. If the invitation says black tie, you "get a goddamn tuxedo," and if it says formal, don't show up in jeans. "Don't think that because you're so-and-so the dress code doesn't apply to you," he adds. I agree, unless you want to look like Aaron Carter, showing up in acid wash jeans to the 2010 Grammy's:

Party etiquette tip: ask yourself what would Aaron Carter do? Then do the opposite.

When in doubt, err on the side of overdressing rather than looking underdressed. If you're underdressed, you'll look sloppy. If you're overdressed, it'll look like you think you're better than everyone else; which is ok, after all, you've been listening to Gunther's "Teeny Weeny String Bikini" for several hours on repeat, you probably are in a better place than anyone else there.

Once you know what the dress code is, you can plan your outfit. Similar to how we told you to dress for a blind date, you want to wear something that can start a conversation with people, but isn't overly ostentatious. My recommendation is to keep it simple, wear an outfit consisting of classic pieces that fit perfectly, and add one piece to make it pop, like a bowtie:


Your arrival...

This is where I differ with Mauro. I believe your arrival is the most important part of the evening. If there's a door, you shouldn't use the handle. Why? Door handles are for the masses, and you are not one to fall in line. Kick that son of a bitch down. Once the loud sound of you kicking the door in grabs everyone's attention, hold their attention. This can be accomplished a number of different ways. You may want to try breaking something, or grabbing someone's glass and throwing it against a wall. My personal favorite? Lighting off a series of roman candles, announcing my arrival. Basically, if you want people to know that you are in the building, you entrance should look something vaguely similar to a WWE wrestler's:

Glowing, pelvic-thrusting, and fist-pumping? This man is in the building!

Like I said, Mauro disagrees with my idea of a solid arrival. He comes from a slightly more discrete school of thought. He preaches coming in, and taking a look around the party. Scope things out, and let people take you in as well. Get noticed, and then go look for the handful of people you may know, or go strike-up conversations with people you are interesting in meeting.

In all honesty, Mauro's advice is far less likely to get you kicked out within the first twelve seconds of stepping through the door.

Drinking...

Drinking is good, it can help calm your nerves, but again, just like the blind date, you need to keep it cool. "Open bar" is not an open invitation for you to drink like one of Roland Emmerich's movies is coming true. Oh, you don't know who that is? Google him! I will guide you through life, but I will not explain my cultural references to you!

Anyway, you don't want to be the guy/girl who has too much drink and starts spilling shit on everyone. On a similar note, Mauro noted that you also don't want to be the guy who tries to pick up on the girl that is spilling shit on everyone. He adds "yeah she might be an easy target, and yeah she's probably going home with someone anyway, but come on..." Seriously, come on!

How do you avoid being "that" guy? Mauro advises that you try to stick to a drink you are comfortable with, and take it easy. His poison? Pimm's Cups:


Staring a conversation...

The boss man subscribes to the idea that you should show some confidence and not start a conversation by asking people what they do for a living or where they went to school. You're better than that. "Strike up a conversation about something that's not so shallow. I don't really care what people do or where they went to school, I want to get to know who they are as a person." Well said, Mauro.

And that's just good advice, so I won't even try to be funny.

The after party...

Like I said last week, Nathan is the master of the late night, so I turned to him for after party advice. His advice was so good, that I decided to just quote him directly:

"If you don't know where it is, you probably shouldn't go, and if you're going to attend without an invitation, you should make sure you bring a gift you don't mind sharing, like liquor, drugs (if that's your thing, but make sure they're uppers, people don't go to an after party to sleep), strippers, etc."

Don't show up to Nathan's after party empty handed!

Let it be known that any man, woman, or child, that shows up to an after party at my house with strippers in tow is more than welcome.

Nathan goes on to add that you shouldn't be a dick. You're in someone else's house and it's almost morning, so respect them, their guests, and their belongings. Don't puff your chest and try to start a fight, and certainly don't steal iPods. To the son of a bitch who stole my iPod at my party-you have very bad karma hanging over your head, but a very fine selection of 90's music in your pocket.

Finally, if you followed this guide, when you call it a night, it should be day, and you should be covered in the rich stench of a party well-done. As you make your way back home, remember this quote from one of Nathan and I's favorite films, The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down (another good guide, if I don't say so myself): "try not to hate the rest of the world as it goes about its business. Remember: it is you that is the freak."

And with that, we conclude our second Farinelli's Guide blog post. I sincerely hope that you guys are taking something away from these blog entries that we've done, and are living a fuller, richer life. If nothing else, hopefully I haven't crippled your social life beyond repair...

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03 March 2010

ASK FARINELLI'S

(posted by Payman)

Last week, we told you that we'd be answering some questions from you, our readers, on our blog, whether they were about fashion, life, or why I am so awesome. We've taken a select few of our favorites and answered them:

What are you top five denim brands, whether they are carried in Farinelli's or not?

MAURO

Mauro really likes Ande Whall Denim and thinks he is a designer to watch going forward. The detailing that Ande Whall puts into every pair of jeans is unparalleled, and we all know Mauro is a stickler for detail. Whall is only going to get better with time.

Mauro also likes 5EP, even though they aren't really around anymore. The time spent on finding the right fabric and the right indigo and the right details for every pair of 5EP jeans really set their product apart. Did I mention Mauro is good friends with 5EP designer, Christine Rucci?

NATHAN

Nathan endorses two brands. The first one is Acne. Whether it's fabric, construction, or cut, Acne simply makes good jeans, and they're worth the price of admission.

The second is Kicking Mule Workshop. Nathan's "go-to" jeans are his raw KMW Rockers. Almost a year of wear, and they still have their color. When you finally fade out a pair of KMWs, you should really feel like you have accomplished something, even though all you've really done is worn your pants, so don't be too proud of yourself....


PAYMAN

I personally only wear Levi's jeans, specifically, the Levi's 510 super skinny jeans. I am pretty much in love with my god-like figure, and I want to show it off, so I wear the tightest jeans I can find.

Just be careful if you too want to rock the Levi's 510s. Super skinny jeans aren't for everyone. I have toothpick legs, so they look good on me. If you're a bigger dude and you try to get into them, you might end up like Frank from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, having to borrow the fire department's jaws of life to get them off.

This is not a good look for anyone

So here are our five, in no particular order:

1) Ande Whall
2) 5EP
3) Acne
4) Kicking Mule Workshop
5) Levi's

If I have nine Ed Hardy shirts, eight pairs of True Religion jeans, and shoes that are white and look like pizza slices, am I a douche bag?

Yikes. Whether you're a douche bag or not is subjective; however, I can safely say that you are probably one of the Ed Hardy Boyz:

"Let's make wow." - Christian Audigier
Genius marketing. I actually want to wear Ed Hardy now.

Why doesn't Farinelli's adopt a new customer service service? I propose guaranteeing an e-mail response within thirty minutes during business hours like the Domino's 30-minute pizza guarantee in the 1980's.

We definitely take pride in our customer service at Farinelli's, and we are always looking for ways to improve in that regard. I feel like we already do a pretty good job of getting back to people who e-mail quickly, but we can always be faster. We'll look into syncing the store e-mail accounts with our mobile devices, which may lead to us getting back to you within 30 minutes, like Dominos pizza. But I will say this: Dominos pizza had to reinvent their entire pizza, mostly because it sucked, so I don't know if they are the company to imitate!

What you should probably know about the store is that we don't have a huge staff. We keep a tight knit wolf-pack and most of the day-to-day activities for the store are handled by a small number of people (like me) who have a number of other responsibilities (like writing lengthy blog posts that most people don't read).

Anyway, while we can always improve, I do think we do a good job of getting back to people as soon as possible, even if it means e-mailing them at 1:00 or 2:00 AM from home, which I've personally done on a number of occasions. Why am I up, working and checking e-mails, at 1:00 or 2:00 AM? Simply put: I have no friends, and my job is my life.

I have a question for Payman: why do you have such bad taste in movies? Is it genetic? Were you taught this?

This question was asked anonymously on the blog last week, but I am almost certain that Nathan is the one who asked it. Nathan has a habit of refusing to watch any movie that I like. Well, Nathan, let me list my top three movies of all time and we'll let everyone else decide who has bad taste in movies. Without further adieu, Payman's Best Movies Ever (in no particular order):

1) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days


This one has Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, and it's a pretty badass movie. Basically, McConaughey is challenged by his coworkers to make a woman fall in love with him in ten days. Unbeknownst to him, the woman he picks, Kate Hudson, is actually doing a magazine article on how to lose a guy in ten days (which is also the title of the movie). Do you see what kind of magical places this plot is headed towards? It's the coincidence to end all coincidences. At one point, Hudson nicknames McConaughey's penis "Princess Sophia!" If that's not funny, I don't know what is! I mean, really, what's not to like here?

2) Fool's Gold


McConaughey and Hudson are back at it again! This movie was originally titled How to Lose a Guy in 11 Days, but they changed the title to Fool's Gold, presumably because you'd have to be a damn fool to not like it. Before I went to see this movie, I checked the reviews, and the majority of critics panned the film. After seeing it, I can safely say that the majority of critics are just cynical assholes.

3) The Hunted


THE HUNTED! After the first two, you weren't expecting that shit, were you? Truth be told, I just got sick of typing "McConaughey" so I decided to change it up and pick what might be the most badass film ever created. Benicio Del Toro stars as as an Army killing machine, and Tommy Lee Jones is his teacher. I have a special bond with this movie, because I think I might be the only person who bought it on DVD... Seriously.

I really don't know why more people don't like this movie. Somebody posted the entire thing on YouTube in nine parts. Part one has roughly 46,000 views. Part nine? Only 19,000. That means that over half of the people that start watching this movie don't make it all the way through. What's wrong with these people?

Go watch The Hunted. Go on YouTube and watch it all the way through, then come back here and say, "thank you, Payman, may I have another?"

What is your all-time favorite restaurant?

MAURO

Mauro believes this is a trick question, because it all depends on how much money you want to spend or what kind of food you want, but, if money isn't an issue and you can go anywhere, Mauro would choose Giovanni Venticinque, one of the finest Italian eateries in New York City.


Mauro had high praise for Giovanni Venticinque (Italian for "25"). The service is impeccable, and the wine list is absolutely amazing. For more info, check out the blog write-up we did on the place a while ago by clicking here.

NATHAN

Asking Nathan what his favorite restaurant is is like asking a parent who their favorite child is. While he can't pick one, there are a couple he likes more than others. Specifically, Nathan is a fan of anything in the Boat Quay/Clarke Quay neighborhoods in Singapore where you can experience fine Asian dining (Thai, Japanese, Malaysian, etc.) at any price point.

If you find yourself in the part of Singapore with all the letters sticking up, you really can't go wrong eating anywhere. Also, tell them Nathan sent you, not that you will receive any benefits, it's just good to sound like you know someone.

You may not have known that Nathan used to reside in Singapore, but that's the point of this blog post. You just learned something about someone you don't know. Fun, right?

PAYMAN

Assuming the Olive Garden is too low-brow for this blog, I'm going to go with my other all-time favorite restaurant, Bread, in Nolita, NYC:


Ever since the first time my best friend took me to Bread, I've been hooked, and I make sure I eat there if I'm ever in New York. I like how the place is discrete. It's hard to notice unless you're actually looking for it (and it's also impossible to find a good picture of the damn place online, hence the grainy picture I've chosen above). The best part about Bread is that once you get in, all the waitresses look like up-and-coming models. I shit you not. One girl on Yelp actually wrote this in her negative review of Bread: "...the waitresses and bartenders did wonders to bruise my self-esteem (through how thin, pretty, and aloof they were)." In other words, "this restaurant is not good because I am ugly." The audacity on some people... Just be careful with how you interact with the waitresses. It's hard to discern between when they are flirting with you and when they are just doing their job. I'm sorry if I interpret "what would you like to drink?" as, "would you like to go out for drinks and possibly be my long-term boyfriend?"

Oh, the food is good too, not that it matters. You could hand me a plate of grilled garbage from the trash; as long as one of the waitresses at Bread brings it to my table, I'll be happy.

And that concludes our first installment of Ask Farinelli's. Look for another one of these in the next few weeks and let us know if there's anything else you would like answered by the Farinelli's crew!

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01 March 2010

THE FARINELLI'S GUIDE TO: BLIND DATING

(posted by Payman)

As the ostentatious title in all caps above implies, we at Farinelli's want to guide you through the do's and don'ts of blind dating. I've consulted the Farinelli's brain-trust (Mauro, Nathan, and myself) and spent several hours reviewing film from old episodes of Blind Date, and I can safely say I'm ready to write this blog post, so let's go:

THE FARINELLI'S GUIDE TO:
BLIND DATING

Picking somewhere to go...

When picking a place to take your date, Mauro emphasized the importance of being able to go somewhere where portions are small (if you're going out to eat) or where you can grab a few quick cocktails. "If the chic's a pig or if you're not having a good time, you want to be able to bail." Amen.

Cocktail bars and tapas restaurants are great choices because both are noncommittal. They say "I'm interested in having a taste here, but I know there's no wifing in the club." Further, you don't want to go somewhere and eat thirty pounds of food, which will inevitably lead to both of you laying around like beached whales. In the spirit of keeping things small, but classy, Mauro recommends the Brabo Tasting Room in Old Town Alexandria, where you can enjoy "classical charcuterie [it's ok, I had to Google it too] and artisanal cheese platters" with a glass of quality wine or beer.


A word of caution - If possible, try to find out as much about this girl/guy before the date. For example, if she's a vegetarian, you probably don't want to take her to a steakhouse, especially if you are Mauro and you like to close out your steak by sucking the fat off the bone. Nicknames like "Wolf" are not given, they're earned.

If there are any ladies who want to go on a blind date with Mauro, he is single and ready to mingle

What to wear...

While I normally like to wear a tuxedo on all first dates, you are not me, and you probably can't do most of the things that I do; but, if you are reading this blog, you are probably a fashionable guy, and it's important to dress well. Mauro noted that you want to stand out, but you don't want to be a total peacock. Then, quite contrary to this point, he added that he usually likes to wear knickers, because they're a good ice breaker.

Peacocking? Who? Me?

Jokes aside, Mauro makes an excellent point. One really interesting piece can be a great conversation starter with your date. If you don't have what it takes to pull off a pair of knickers, you may want to try wearing a Falling Whistle:


Not only will the whistle get things going because she will inevitably ask if that's a whistle hanging around your neck, but it also gives you a chance to look like a philanthropist. You can explain that 100% of the proceeds go to rehabilitate war-torn children in Africa. Is it terrible that you are using their plight to seem interesting to your date? Well... Yeah, kinda, but you're still helping, and chics dig a humanitarian. People helping people, it's powerful stuff.

Date conversation...

During the date, you want to make sure you keep the conversation flowing. Communication is very important. Just try to be yourself, unless yourself is boring, in which case, be someone more interesting. If you can tell this is a "one and done" kind of blind date, be sure to lie as early and as often as possible. The more extravagant the lie, the better it is for both of you (you'll both have a better story to tell your friends the next day).

One thing that I feel like I need to address is this notion that it is not a good idea to talk about your ex. I always hear that talking about your ex on a date is a bad idea, and every time I hear it, I just shake my head. You have to think of yourself as a restaurant, and everyone wants to eat at the restaurant that is always busy and has a line coming out the front door. Nobody wants to eat at a restaurant that is always empty and is probably a virgin, that's just crazy. Bring up your ex just so she knows that business is good, but like all things, do it in moderation, or she might think you have vd, which will almost always hurt your chances of a second date.

Eating/Drinking...

Earlier, I said that if you are a boring person, you should try to be someone else. Some of you may interpret that as "drink until you literally believe that you are someone else." This is not uncommon. On more than one occasion I have had too much to drink and started acting like a pterodactyl. You may think you are drinking to relax, but really, you're acting like a fucking dinosaur, and that's not conducive to a good blind date atmosphere. Trust me, you need your inhibitions to have a good date, so don't get sloppy, know your limits!

As for eating, you're at a cocktail bar / tapas restaurant / tasting room for a reason, so control your portions.

An appropriate serving for a date

I'm not sitting here promoting anorexia by any means, but just keep in mind that most people find it unattractive when their date undoes the top button of their pants and lets out a loud, "OHHH MAAAANN I'M STUFFED!" Which leads me to another point about dating conversation: never sound like you are talking in all caps.

Afterwards...

Nathan, master of the late-night, believes that it's alright to stretch the date past dinner. Perhaps your blind date would like to get dessert, go for a walk, or tag a building? Just make sure drinks aren't involved because of reasons I've already mentioned, and because you don't want to challenge your blind date to a series of escalating dares which leads to you marrying a seal dealer.

Arrested Development fans already know

When it's all said and done, just remember these words of advice from Nathan: "A gentleman walks his date to the door. This might mean the door to their house, car, bus, or metro stop, and it might mean getting it shut in your face." Nathan certainly is chivalrous, isn't he? It's no wonder he is the only one out of the three of us that's in a relationship...

When to call...

In this day and age of Facebook and Twitter, Nathan says it's hard to not get in touch within a few days. If you had a great date, don't let the momentum die, text them the next day to see if they'd like to hang out again. It's not Facebook stalking to check their page before calling to see if your date has posted anything about the evening. For example, if he/she posted a Facebook status immediately afterwards saying "tonight's date was like having my head slammed repeatedly in a car door," you may want to wait a couple of days and feel the situation out before making contact. Finally, "if you banged them after the first date, adjust the time accordingly based on how good it was during and how awkward it was after." - Nathan, ladies and gentlemen.

And that's as good a place as any to end this thing. May all your dates, blind or not, be magical, and if after reading this you would like to go on a blind date with one of us, please send all requests to info@shopfarinellis.com.

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NEW MARKDOWNS

Our Fall/Winter 2009 markdowns just got a little better today! To make room for the new Spring/Summer 2010 collections, we have marked down what's left of our Fall/Winter 2009 stuff once again, with some items being marked up to 60% off! Shop the sale at ShopFarinellis.com by clicking below!

26 February 2010

NOW ONLINE: LVC 1933 501

(posted by Payman)

If you caught my blog entries from last week on Levi's Vintage Clothing (click here if you didn't) you probably already know that I'm really into the new LVC denim we got in recently. This week, we received another package from the people at Levi's containing the 1933 501, the last of the LVC jeans from this season.


And here comes the obligatory history lesson behind every Levi's Vintage Clothing piece:

These are "The Great Depression 501s" because they were commonplace in Hoovervilles across the country after the stock market crash of 1929. I'm not sure if it was intentional, or if it just happened, but the trademark Levi's arcuate on the back pocket looks considerably more frowny than it does in any years before or after 1933. The Great Depression was a serious buzzkill for everyone, and I guess Levi's was showing their displeasure by placing sad faces on the back pockets of their 501s? Levi's also placed a hidden white NRA label to show their support for FDR's National Recovery Act of 1933, which was intended to boost the economy during the depression.

Despite the economic downturn, the 1933 501s don't spare much when it comes to bells and whistles. By '33, Levi's had "invented" the second back pocket (not present in the 1890 501s), allowing people to walk with both hands in their back pockets. This created an entirely new genre of poses, and gave your girlfriend/boyfriend a nice place to put their hands when they grabbed your ass.


Further, Levi's took the notion that "less is more" and tossed it out the window. These jeans have exposed rivets on the back pockets as well as a crotch rivet. The waist features a bevy of different methods of keeping one's pants up. Suspender buttons? Check. Cinch back waist? Check. Belt loops? Also, check. Needless to say, nobody was singing "pants on the ground" in 1933.

I would like to apologize for the "pants on the ground" reference in the previous paragraph, I promise it won't happen. If you aren't too offended, please go to ShopFarinellis.com and check out our entire Levi's Vintage Clothing collection, the history behind each pair of jeans is jaw-dropping.

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25 February 2010

THE FUTURE OF FASHION

(posted by Payman)

Happy Thursday! I was spending my morning reading over one of my new favorite blogs, the ShopMyClothes.com blog, and this morning's post starts out with:

"I think every fashion blog and their mother has written about the Hedi Slimane interview with style.com. His first interview in over three years..."

Uhh... what? What blogs are we talking about? Because this is the first I have heard of any such interview! You may not know this, but I am a huge fan of Hedi Slimane. His skinny silhouette is a big reason why someone of my stature (6'0, 140 lbs of raw muscle) is able to find any clothes these days. I wanted to repost the Style.com article, as Slimane touches on a lot of interesting topics regarding the future of fashion, including the dichotomy between luxury and fast fashion. Check it out below: