Another naming contest! What to call our killer black cashmere?
Marshall Roy — September 30, 2008 @ 6:49 pm
After all the fun of our previous competitions (name the navy shorts, describe the dark and stormys, and name the stone twills), we’ve decided to lay down another challenge to our awesomely creative customers (and would-be customers alike): name one of our newest styles, to be launched later this week: a new dress trouser in jet-black. Please make your submission as a comment on this post, and please only submit once. Give it some thought, and give it your one best shot.
We were way too helpful in describing the dark and stormys, so here’s all you’ve got to work 
with this time: the new trousers are black, with a herringbone weave. They are lined in the same black and red tiger-stripe silk as the tiger sharks. Like the mccains, there is no contrasting back-pocket liner. Oh, and the material? I’ve saved the best detail for last: It’s 100% cashmere. We’re going to put them at $275, but rest assured they’d be about three times that at Barney’s or Bloomingdale’s.
To win, you don’t have to submit a name and a description, but know that it can’t hurt your chances (and that after the extreme lengths of writerly restraint I just went through to bring you the above paragraph in simple, declarative sentences, I, for one, look forward to seeing these new and groundbreaking bonobos get a world-class wordsmithing from one of you out there!).
Wondering if it’s worth a shot? Marcus Coe doesn’t appear to have any regrets as he sports his gratis dark and stormys and sips their namesake cocktail.
That’s right, to the winner goes a pair of these pants on the house–our priciest giveaway to date.
Gents, consider the ante upped. Bring your A game.
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The Minibars
I am staring out the window in bewilderment, a new cold city with no companionship. I am secure in knowing you are there for me as I get the night rolling – you are my comrade in arms.
I drove into the city to meet a lovely minx – the room is ready for the excitement to come. As I dive into you excitement washes over me as I realize how you will fill me with confidence leading up to my future encounter.
It is the end of the night and she lies next to me warm, the room dark and her skin flush red. You are laying on the floor empty, dark, soft, and showing a little bit of red which was hidden in you earlier as well – my muse the Minibars.
The new Minibars from Bonobos are always there for you – whether on a business trip in a new city, a romantic tryst with a beautiful young lass, or lying by your bed after a hot night with said lady friend. Knowing you have these soft black cashmere trousers with a hint of luscious crimson in your clothing arsenal will give you the levity and bravado of a man three sheets to the wind after an altercation with his favorite hotel accomplice.
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Black Mamba
Black mamba: It should be the name of a cocktail, like when you brew coffee with vodka and add some Bailey’s. It should be the name of a dance, a sultry one performed with a new lady friend, a dance in which enough of the aforementioned cocktail would make you an expert.
But instead it’s just the name of the longest poisonous snake in Africa, and of Uma Thurman’s character in Kill Bill. Well if it’s good enough for Uma, it’s good enough for the rest of us.
If you thought George Costanza had it right when he said he wanted to be draped in velvet, then you should know his look has nothing on cashmere, cut to perfection in the so-good-it-should-be-patented Bonobos style. When she asks what the material is (and she will) go ahead and offer her some thigh. Man, these pants look so good, she might even stick around after you make the inevitable “longest snake” joke.
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Black Pearls
Black Pearls capture the imagination of debutantes and fortune seekers alike. Black Pearls are rare and are painstakingly cultured to peerfection. Black Pearls cannot be mass produced. Wait–are we talking about the gem or the newest release from Bonobos? A more appropriate metaphor for these luxurious cashmere Bonobos cannot be found. Whether your evenings are spent out searching the city for your own rare gem or out with friends on a chilly Newport night, the Black Pearls will surely become one of your most valuable and rare assets.
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Cashmoneys
Because,Baby, any man wearing those pants doesn’t need to pay with credit. This from a woman (gasp)and great fan of both your pants and the calipigiousnesssss filling them out all over this great country. Oh great, now I’ve got my classically-trained ballet dancer hubby (yep, hence his gravity- and age-defying calipigiousness)on my mind and I’m suddenly inspired to submit a second vote: Blackhills. Black–well, for black. And hills–well, for hills (as in “there’s gold in them thar”).
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Coltranes
She sees you walking, in the muted light of the yellow moon in the black night sky. Your verve, your mug, your gait: confident, unaffected.
The click-clack of high heels on asphalt comes quicker as she speeds to catch up. She asks for you for a light. As you oblige her, she notices the smooth, clean lines of your pants: jet black, obsidian precision, classic cool. 100% cashmere, soft as a first kiss. Herringbone weave, lined with red and black tiger-stripe silk.
Equally suited for demanding a raise from your boss or taking your old lady for a turn on the dance floor.
“Thanks,” she coos as she walks on ahead, pausing to look back at you over her shoulder. She slows her stride perceptibly until you’re walking side by side.
It’s going to be a good night.
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Cougar Bait
Often on the prowl in the darkest of nights, Cougars have one mission – vanquish tonight’s prey. Effortlessly capable in their native urban habitat, their well honed predatory skills lead without stray to the hottest feeding grounds and choosiest watering holes. Not afraid to stand out in the crowd, these cougars manifest refined sophistication, untethered sexuality, and independence from the pack to exhibit unfaltering prowess.
Some would argue that age is ‘nothing but a number’ but their timeless approach and impeccable attention to detail, utilizing only the finest quality accessories; prove that some things only get better with age.
Should Cougars be tamed? Absolutely not. Can Cougars be tamed? Good luck. The wise know that Cougars can only be beaten in their own game.
Cougar Bait does just that; one-uping the competition to turn predator into prey, hunted into hunter. Every aspect has been meticulously thought out to keep you one step ahead of the competition. The only thing left is to answer for yourself: Is it the reward you crave or the thrill of the chase?
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Black Magic
The occult has long history of luring the unsuspecting into spellbinding situations. Consider the Black Magic’s. Dressed up for an evening on the town or down for a day at work, these jet-black trousers will perform wonders for you as a versatile component of your wardrobe. For those entranced enough to take a closer look, the herringbone pattern demurely conjures “classy.” A closer inspection reveals the trouser are made of (a bewitching) 100% cashmere–soft enough to warrant welcomed, but uninvited touch.
The overall effect? Enchanting.
Nota bene: the black magic’s incorporate the tiger sharks’ red and black silk lining, but there is no contrasting back-pocket liner. These trousers work their magic without having to attract attention.
(Note to Marshall: Feel free to modify this description. Also, it was a pleasure meeting you the other day!)
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cause-an-effect
Striding through the office lobby, you pretend not to notice heads turning your direction. Your pants attract attention. The sleek lines and careful construction are obvious, but there is more to reward a careful observer. In the 1960s, Japanese designer Kaoru Ishikawa found inspiration in the herringbone pattern for his revolutionary cause-and-effect diagrams. Your wardrobe channels this innovation. On you, the herringbone is modern yet classic. Subtle, but not invisible. You will cause an effect.
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The “OO’s”
As in 007. Purely for the reason that you will be killing them “softly” with the all black 100% cashmere.
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Silverbacks
As with bonobo’s, gorillas are one of our closest relatives (Sorry Gov Palin, it’s true). They too live in packs, but there is no question who the leader is: the silverback. This is the guy who makes all decisions, protects the pack, eats the best shoots, & has his pick of the ladies. Rest assured, no phermones need to be released to let the females know who el jefe is when these trousers are worn. The pants don’t make the man, but what’s wrong with the alpha male flying the flag (albeit in a criminally comfortable way)? Lucky for you these hand sewn, cashmere masterpieces don’t cater to the original namesake because, brother, you wouldn’t have a chance (aren’t mail order & opposable thumbs wonderful?)
Finish the ensemble off with the black & pink with silver belt to truly embrace your place in the troop.
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Black Knights
Chivalry is not dead. You don the Black Knights as one of the good guys. Whether paired with a white dinner jacket or with a camel hair coat, you come to the rescue of the damsel in distress (from that poor schmuck in denim)
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Caspians
The Caspian Sea is widely considered to be the source of the world’s finest black caviar which, of course, is for the most refined epicurians–as these pants are likely to appeal to the most refined men who respect world-class quality and finishing. Also smacks of Prince Caspian, a dark but righteous literary character known for yielding a little magic of his own.
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The Black Pant
Just as the fabled American Express Black Card toys with its admirers when they become cognizant of its titanium composition, a stark contrast from its plastic brethren, a wandering hand that grazes the Black Pant in a crowded spot will undoubtedly yield a comparable reaction: I need this. And by this, whoever is in this.
The exclusive Black Pant, constructed from 100% cashmere, offers its select owners, typically of dignitary or celebrity ilk, unlimited spending power, after-hours access to high-end stores, and VIP Club service befitting and Emperor, or Governor.
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Noches
Throw a bit of flair into things. These will remind you of nights out under the Spanish moonlight; even if you didn’t have that fling that summer in Barcelona…
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Blackouts
So much possibility! In a lightning-quick flash, a daring man may find himself in the possession of an opportunity to transport himself to a time when dark streets tempted any variety of twilight games.
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Black Camels
but really, ‘Coltranes’ strikes me as wonderful
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Black Currants, or Grosella Negra
During the second world war, it was almost impossible for our allies in the UK to obtain citrus fruits, rich in Vitamin C. To cope, the English cultivated black currants instead, for these vitamin rich fruits grew well in the unfriendly GB climate. The sweet berry, often made into a cordial, influenced generations of tastebuds across the pond.
Earlier in the century, black currants were banned in the US, because of their perceived threat to the US lumber industry. Too threatening to the status quo…
And today, playboys around the world sidle up to kir royales. There they look, and find, a drink of taste, in more ways than one.
So to briefly summarize: at different points in time, black currants have saved lives in harsh weather, been banned in the US for their ruthlessness, and lubricated social interactions for the good of mankind.
Be ruthless when the weather gets bad this fall. She’ll need just one touch and you’ll drop her parka with these black, pure cashmere, black currants.
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Stalking Panther
I thought we should revisit the Pink Panther line of thinking. The Panther embodies the regal black cashmere and we pay tribute to the herring-bone pattern and Tiger Sharks stripes in the zig-zag Stalking stealth.
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Back in Blacks
Everyone needs a good pair of black slacks. So get back to your roots.
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Solar Eclipse
A rare event when daylight turns to darkness and everyone is riveted by the sighting. A cloak of pure black highlighted by halos of wild corona.
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Ace of Spades
The highest-ranking card in the deck, and sometimes known as the “death card” (which is a little dark, but hey, so are the pants) this is the ideal name for your premier, must-have, make-your-game black pants.
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Kashmere. Easy one…Bonobos wearers are all cutting edge rebels just like Led Zeppelin was back in the day (at least I like to think we are). Let’s pay homage ot the rock gods by bridging business wear and our rebellious youth!
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Bengal Tigers
Stalking through the night with only a flash of stripe to warn you, these trousers maintain not only a sharp tooth, but a sharp look as well.
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The Black Holes, pants which embody the theoretical region of space in which the gravitational field is so powerful that nothing, not even electromagnetic radiation (e.g. visible light), can escape its pull. Black Holes, true to the name are irresistible and perfect pants for this time of year. Made of 100% Cashmere BH’s provide a natural light-weight insulation without bulk, making them perfect for any cool day or your cold nighttime adventures. Nighttime, however, is where Black Holes truly feel at home. Although the term Black Hole derives from the fact that it absorbs visible light making it indistinguishable from the black space around it, that doesnt happen to these pants. A genuine herringbone pattern keeps these pants completely distiniguishable from all space around you…
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I have to agree with “Bengal Tiges”
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The Herringbone Weave is with out a doubt a 13th century style. Yet some believe that it goes a little farther. One of the most famous herringbone weaves in history just happens to be the Shroud of Turin. Check it out for yourself http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shroud_of_Turin !! It may or maybe not be the cloth that wrapped the body of Christ; but this weave will be like the 2nd coming of pants in your life. This soft and smooth herringbone weave of 100% cashmere will just take you to heaven. But when its time to order…. Just remember it’s darkest before the Light in these Sacred Nights.
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Standing, deftly, smirking at the thought of a night where so much talent abounds.
Securely glancing about with your gleaming pearly whites — accented by the deep blackness of the finest trousers your legs have stood within — the
Sable Tigris’
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Killing Me Softly …
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Black Saturdays.
When times get tough, these pants provide a soft, yet stylish bottom. Maybe the market tanked all week, and your fund’s highwater mark is but a distant memory. Or perhaps the Fed is working overtime all weekend to find a buyer for your bank’s toxic collaterized debt. Friday was a catastrophe and Sunday’s announcements are likely to be dire–but the Bonobos man knows the only thing to do in these dark times is to put on a pair of Black Saturdays, head downtown, and make that drink a double. Your female admirers will agree that it’s a great time to buy.
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Jungle Fevers
Are you okay, there? You are looking a little flushed. We aren’t surprised. These pants tend to have that effect.
Be forewarned that jungle fevers may result in stares from the public. But it is worth it. These luxurious 100% cashmere trousers are so soft… so smooth… so delicious. You wouldn’t have it any other way.
While on the surface these black, herringbone weave pants may appear to be conservative with no back-pocket liner, if you look inside you will find a primal, black and red tiger-stripe silk lining. The best part is black wool looks great with everything, so the Jungle Fevers are sure to get you colored up.
What a lovely way to burn.
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Arthur Ashes,
In the great Bonobos tradition of naming trousers after people it is time to introduce the Arthur Ashes. Just like his play on the court these 100% Cashmere trousers display a cool confidence that say I have the situation under control. Red tiger stripe lining without a back pocket liner suggest there is more to the man at first glance. A world class athlete but also an activist for urban health demonstrates that under his cool controlled facade lies the passion to help others in need. Described as a class act and an inspiration by those who met him the only tribute appropriate would be these Cashmere trousers. What else would you expect from a man who said, “Clothes and manners do not make the man, but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.”
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The Black Jack Pant – As confident as the man who croons “luck be a lady tonight…..” Simple, elegant and never goes out of style.
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Beltzaks – The riot control units of the Basque Autonomous Police in Spain are known as Beltzak (“blacks”) after their uniform. Their phone number comes sewn into the pocket…and it’s fun to say.
Chainbreaker’s – (c.1760 – 1859), aka Governor Blacksnake and Tah-won-ne-ahs, was a Seneca warchief. He doesn’t look that cool so the least you could do is name some pants after him. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainbreaker
Spectrums – Black is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light.
Brothers – I went to an all boys Catholic high school run by Marianist Brothers. The Brothers wore black suits, white shirts, and black ties. Clearly this name has no chance of winning.
Mambazo’s – as in Ladysmith Black Mambazo. An African a cappella singing group with a mellow vibe.
Snakes in your Pants – starring Sam Jackson
Full Circles – girls used to wear black pants out all the time. Designer denim killed these pants for girls and sparked the denim revolution for both men and women. Bonobos kills denim… replaces with black pants. Bam!! How’s your mind? Blown?
Or you could just name them after my third person alter ego…The Kid’s.
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MERE CASH,
The feel of softness is overwhelming to the buyer and the cost is mere cash.
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Black Panthers
Like a black panther, stalking through the forest, so soft to the touch. Ooh, cashmere!
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The Draper Paint
Do you watch MAD MEN? Enough said.
Like the guy wearing them, these pants are smooth and sophisticated on the outside and an animal and objectivist on the inside.
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The Belmontes
Considered the greatest matador of all time, Juan Belmonte did NOT follow the crowd…or his predecessors. Belmonte was the single matador that changed the style of bullfighting. Feet firmly planted in the sand, he never gave way and forced the bull to go around him. He loved cigars, wine, and women. Both in and out of the ring, his style set him apart and made him a legend.
You, too, are a matador in your own world. You arrive on the scene and take control. Confident…and deservedly so. Your life is dangerous, celebrated and exhilarating. The bull moves around you.
Whether in Chicago or Madrid, in the office or out on the town, the Belmontes symbolize your dominance. When it is all said and done, they will cheer your name and throw roses.
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the Kalos.
It’s ‘black’ in Bengali. sounds cool. symbolic of the bengali people, who are artistic, refined and progressive.
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Sex Panthers
Made with real bits of panther.
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tigertiger
You go to London regularly, and typically shop off Jermyn Street. When your affairs are finished in Mayfair, a pub won’t suffice. You need a West End lounge. The tigertiger’s retain the stiff upper lip necessary for cache, yet carry the suggestive stripes of a lounger after a few too many drinks.
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Voluptuaries
–noun 1. a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit and enjoyment of luxury and sensual pleasure.
Fun, sexy and decadent, Voluptuary describes not only the trouser but the man who wears them. Dmitri Karamazov would be right as rain in a pair of these babies.
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Manu Negra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mano_Negra
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I love your concept . Your idea of cashmere trousers is a turn on for me, being a women and knowledgeable of high end styling. I think they are fierce!
I would call them , since the names of your other styles are fun …”sexual chocolate” . Black ,ultra soft and sexy!
You know you love it!
BYT-I found your help wanted ad on Craigs List. I know I could be a great candidate for your company. I have all of the crudentials you seem to be seeking , however, I am living in Long Island at this time,hoping to move back to Mahattan, ASAP. Once I become geographically desireable again , I would like to contact you .
Thankyou,and best ofluck finding the perfect name !
Natalia
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There is only one thing that comes to mind for a name for these delicious trousers, I’d call them YUM YUM’S! exclamation point necessary.. if that’s too much a Prince like approach and call them by a symbol and that symbol is !
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Ninja Nights
Or, if you prefer: Ninja Knights
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The Highlander
There can be only one.
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This is an easy one.
These beautiful pants should be named “Half Past Midnight” because the night doesn’t get any darker or dangerous than this.
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This is easy…
The Zeps.
The fine “cashmere” material is linguistically close enough to the fine tune of Led Zeppelin’s classic “Kashmir”. Coincidence? I think not!
According to wikipedia, the most reliable source on the internet, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir_(song)), Kashmir is “considered to be one of Led Zeppelin’s most successful songs”. With their casual yet stylish look, the Zeps can be utilized with any outfit, leading to their undeniable successful look.
Ranging from a sweater to a polo, these trousers are truly a classic, yet contemporary look. Like their Led Zeppelin counterpart, the Zeps are a look that will never go out of style.
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Introducing the Cashmere Noirs. Paring the decadent luxury of cashmere with the subtlety of what at a glance may appear to be a pair of ordinary black pants. “Noir” is found in some of my favourite elements of life, and adding the Cashmere variant feels all too logical.
The Cashmere Noirs famous brothers include the Film noir and the Pinot Noir.
Film noir is a cinematic term used to describe a certain niche of Hollywood movies, particularly stylish crime dramas. Such films generally emphasize moral ambiguity and sexual motivation.
Pinot Noir on the other hand is a delicate blue grape used for making wine. Its prominent features are described by Paul Giamatti’s character in Sideways as “its flavors, they’re just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and… ancient on the planet”. Oh, it is also one of only three grapes allowed in champagne.
The choice of material in the Cashmere Noirs combines the almost hedonistic undertones of film noir with the understated delicacy of Pinot Noir. The result is however greater than the sum of the different parts, and the Cashmere Noirs are something extra. They are just sublime.
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The Johnny Cashmeres
It’s impossible to mistake the voice of the late, great Johnny Cash. Best described by his wife, it was “steady like a train and sharp like a razor”. Cash was a trend setter who knew how to get what he wanted and wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. These black, 100% cashmere trousers embody the same confidence suited for only the sharpest of dressers.
The herringbone weave in the all-black exterior adds the subtle coolness required to contain the fiery-red, tiger-striped liner inside. The Johnny Cashmeres are the versatile accent that your personal style desires. Combined with either a bright tie or a quiet pair of dark shades, these trousers tell the world that deep down there’s a fire inside burning bright. They are truly worthy to carry the name of the original man in black.
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Sweeney Todds
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The Femme Fatales
The Femme Fatales of film are known for their charm, their glamor, but mostly for their ability to single-handedly hypnotize and seduce the leading man with their magical allure. These trousers are no different. Like Bogart you’ll be drawn in by the outer beauty (100% cashmere with a herringbone weave) and be rendered defenseless by the darker underworld (red tiger-stripe silk) and the simple mistake of putting them on. Unlike those of film, these Femme Fatales knows no gender boundaries: they’ll seduce men in the catalog and everyone else when you wear them out. Remember: they may feel like they’ve been hand-crafted from clouds by kittens and they may look as smooth and classy as Barbara Stanwyck or Rita Hayworth, but don’t be fooled by these killer cashmeres.
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Dark Knights
or Gotham Knights
or Gothams
or Waynes
Batmobile? Check. Swanky penthouse? Check. Mansion? Check. Batcave? Check. 100% pure cashmere pants? Check.
Nothing but the best for Bruce Wayne, billionare playboy by day, man of mystery by night. These luxurious black pants, made of 100% cashmere, fit in perfectly in the wardrobe of Gotham’s most eligbile bachelor. The herringbone weave screams sophistication, while the red and black silky smooth interior liner gives off that subtle hint of mystery, revealing that maybe there’s something more about the wearer than meets the eye.
To paraphrase Nicholson’s Joker: “Where does he get those wonderful pants?”
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The Pant Who was Thursday
Inspired by G.K. Chesterton’s legendary novel. Ready to delve into an underground anarchist council (or dimly-lit wine cellar) and come out with the truth.
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stallion- the black stallion, described as the dominanat “stud” of the crowd. wearing these sleek, black stallions will set you apart from the rest – wild, free, and the leader in the pack!
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The Neros: they burn everything else in the room to a crisp; and although they can appear somewhat haughty and decadent, be comforted in the fact that, in wearing these, you look, feel – and probably are – better than any uninitiated commoner who lacks knowledge of the sharp noir look.
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NY Noir.
Because nothing screams noir more than the fast-paced translucent nights in New York City, and nothing says NY style like these new black cashmere trousers.
These soft, warm, debonair pants are the epitome of NY. With their comme il faut look, and sleek design these trousers were made to be worn at the office, and after dark. Put them on and embrace your sedulously attained success, and suggestive sexual lure.
In true form and tradition, the noir ambiguity of these pants will enable you to flaunt your best look, with just about any color. More importantly, since we have foregone the contrasting back-pocket liner, all the black and red tiger-stripe lining fun has been concealed inside the dim quarters of your pants.
NY noir, Bonobos’ tribute to the amazing city we call home.
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The Night (or Knight?) Riders
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Onyx Flounce
The attention you get while wearing these pants is probably enough on its own, but you begin moving with exaggerated(flounce) motions acquiring maximum attention.
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The Knight Riders
Sleek, stealth and unpredictable, just like Kit, the Knight Riders will allow you to transition from the roundtable to the battlefield, to the lady in waiting. Chivalry is far from dead.
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Benchmark Noir
Benchmark, as we all know, represents a new standard. This garment being no exception, the construction, materials, fit and finish set the benchmark for the next-to-come fashions.
Noir- French for Black. Self Explained. France, being one of the leading cities of industry for fashion forwardness, incorporation of language is always a good thing. And french is the language of love, isn’t it?
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Os Porreiros (oosh poo-hray-doosh)
Yeah that last part of that last word might technically be said similar to a not so pleasant and ill advised feminine sprinkler BUT say it with enough accent, and a sexy eye twinkle + lip pout, and it’s almost forgivable.
That’s right, pants sheek enough you can’t pronounce the name with out lots-o-help. In Continental Portuguese “Os Porreiros” although spelled plural means, “THE MAN”, “Mr. Rico Suave”, “pimp daddy”, as it were. Even Nelly Furtado might fancy you enough to assist with the tongue twister. And by fancy I mean notice you from the waist down. Funny how THAT works…
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Blashmere
The name combines black and cashmere, as do these pants.
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Stealths
The word Stealth evokes all sorts of imagery: large cats on the prowl, dark nights, an unexpected surprise, a certain sensuality. Nobody knows what surprise is in store on the inside of these herringbone black pants — not even a pocket hint. Soft on the outside, Savage on the inside. Let a girl Steal a look (it’ll take a closer peek than most other Bonobos). A lingering look, then a lingering touch on the 100% cashmere that’s 100% black. Black Panther on the outside, Tiger on the inside; the ladies don’t stand a chance. Savage has its place, but sometimes you want some finesse; sometimes you need Stealth.
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The Black Cards
As in the Amex Black Card, exlusive & limitless. The black card is also known as the Centurion Card which might be something as well (The Centurions)but I’m sold on the The Black Card.
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Midnights
Because only the best things happen in the black of midnight.
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Eeny-Meeny-Miny-Moes
Eeny, meeny, miny moe,
Catch a tiger by the toe,
Flex some cashmere just for show,
Yet tiger stripes lurk below.
When picking the stripes you wish to wear, look beyond pinstripes. These beautiful cashmere pants are more than just child’s play – these slacks are formal enough for boardroom yet exciting enough for the afterparty. (Bonobos team – work your magic here!)
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The Siegfrieds
Don’t end up like Roy. Keep this tiger cub in your pants. Cage your wild side underneath a lush cashmere exterior.
(Bonobos team – here’s a start.)
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The Cheshires
“One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree.
Which road do I take? she asked.
Where do you want to go? was his response.
I don’t know, Alice answered.
Then, said the cat, it doesn’t matter.”
- Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland (1865)
Like the cheshire cat, you’re an enigma with a streak of the diabolical: your stripes vanish into (cashmere) darkness. Now you see them, now you don’t…
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Jet Setters
Cholly Knickerbocker might have written about these very pants donned by a young member of the elite Jet Set in the 1950s. A timeless look, ready to cast you into the posh life of the world’s fashion-forward travelers; these jet-black trousers are pure decadence. Perhaps the tiger stripe lining will inspire a safari, or maybe the sleek, fitted cut will stir your desire for dinner à Paris. It is the fabric, though, that will send you flying – pure cashmere will have you on your private jet to its name-sake exotic lands of spice and Sufis. The herringbone weave is your ticket to the mile-high club!
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The gentleman who purchases these pants is going to know a little something about luxury. Moreover, he’s the man-about-town who won’t hesitate to apply that luxury to his physical person. A black cashmere trouser is the pant he’s been waiting for.
But let’s not paint his portrait in monotones – indeed, our man is a study in colorful contradictions, much like the red zebra lining. He’ll transition with ease from the Mets to the Met. He’s conversant in Chopin and the Clash. Ginsberg and von Goethe. Ryden and Rodin. Sports stats and stock tips. Politics, points-of-order and plain, old polite palaver to pass the time.
And when he slips into this particular pair of Bonobos, he might be in the mood for a beer with the boys at the kind of pub one doesn’t just slouch into, but where everybody still knows your name. Or it might be just him and that particular companion. Their eyes are locked in the candle light at a cozy, corner table. Their fingertips on white linen hint at what’s to come. When the waiter asks for their order, they’ve already decided that they have a strong appetite for one another as the main dish. But to get things started, he’ll order two vodkas, chilled and two ounces of the finest…OSSETRA.
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Midnight Trains
These Bonobos are all about the contrast: sleek jet black on the outside, daring black and red stripe on the inside. Not all pants can make these two work together, but the Midnight Trains can.
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Medianoche
Inspired by warm cuban nights:
http://www.tasteofcuba.com/medianoche.html
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Smooth Stealth –Smooth like those who wear them, along with the cashmere with silk lining. Stealth for the obvious black coloring and lack of contrast to the pocket liner.
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in the black
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My hurt on your sleek
It was Shakespeare’s Othello, the ‘blackamoor’ paramour, who first proclaimed: “I shall wear my heart on my sleeve.” But as a seasoned lady’s man and Bonobos patron, you’ve got an ace up your sleeve – a sleek set of trousers for stalking the urban jungle. You’ve already rewritten the old clichés — so go ahead — put the hurt on: black cashmere worth falling for.
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The Rat Packs
These Bonobos bring back the class and style of yesteryear. Lit against the faded light of a smoke-filled bar, the likes of Ol’ Blue Eyes and Sammy D, drinks in one hand, cigars in the other; emitted a cool sophistication that embodied an era. The luxury of time, something far too gone for most of us to remember. The innocence of years past, taunted so flagrantly by the men capturing a nation’s collective audience night after night.
Be a show stopper in these Bonobos. Like their namesake, the sophisticated cool is belied by a flame burning underneath. The Rat Packs, old time style for the lucky few.
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the DESTROs,
Yes as in the GI Joe figure.
In a world of army green and buttoned down uniforms this gentleman not only struck fear in the heart of the average “Joe” but gave them a lesson is style as well.
Dude has his own Wikipedia entry which includes:
“Destro’s key characteristics are his sense of honor, a calm demeanor, and love for Cobra’s second-in-command, the Baroness. As a businessman, Destro is cutthroat and unyielding.”
What Wikipedia didn’t mention is Destro’s penchant for black pants and bright red collars.
You provide the pants, we provide our own chrome mask.
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“From The Waist Down”
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The Dark Side
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final entries should come in this evening – we plan to reveal the winner in the morning.
love all the references to the centurion card. winning entries are unlikely to contain sexual references. I love DESTROS. that’s genius. i have done business with DESTRO and he is in fact unyielding, though less cutthroat than I imagined him to be when I was a child.
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SLAYERS
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Hidden Tiger, Cashmere Dragons…
I think it is fitting.
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I forgot to leave a description…
When you need more than just another pair pants, you need to put on something that hits ‘um like a kung fu throw-down. Soft dark cashmere as smooth and soft as Michelle Yeoh’s raven hair. These aren’t pants to just be worn they are pants to be fought for. Make sure you don’t keep that tiger under wraps for too long.
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in case there’s time yet…
I suggest “Panthera” after the black leopard, found increasingly less often in sub-Saharan Africa. With skin as soft and luxurious as cashmere, surrounding a body full of raw sinewy power and energy, this name would embody the man who is ready to take on the world and pounce on opportunity. He would have the leopards notorious adaptability, and be able to take on any environment and dominate, any opponent and succeed, any goal and achieve.
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could also be a reference to panthera of thundercats fame…but i prefer the original description.
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Cashnoirs //
A subtle blend of cashmere and absence of color, of course.
or
Blacksheep //
“Soft as…” and “black as…” for your ass.
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The Cary Grants.
What with his polished confidence, good looks, and comic timing, we never questioned why Grant always got the girl in the end.
But even Grant famously realized
it takes 500 small details to add up to one favorable impression.
He’d have appreciated these pants.
Even from a distance, their elegant drape and silky finish whispers urbanity. Closer in, the black-on-black herringbone weave calls softly to discerning eyes. The dulcet 100% cashmere fabric invites a first touch, then compels a second. And the black and red tiger-stripe lining recalls Grant’s winking double entendres, reminding us that polish and passion, like intelligence and humor, can and should coexist.
The inspiration for James Bond, on- and off-screen romances with Sophia Loren — even Cary Grant wanted to be Cary Grant.
Other pants just want to be these.
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The Vortex
Spinning, turbulent flow of intense magnetic activity. A black hole or other massive gravitational source. The intersection of 1st Ave and 1st Street.
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blackrussians
Jeffrey Lebowski, aka, “The Dude” only drinks White Russians. Well, we decided that the owner of these new trousers would be the bizzarro world version of the big Lebowski, the exact opposite. Someone that actually cares what they look like, and the type that might indulge in the occasional Black Russian, drink or otherwise.
These puppies are full on black so they’re all about going out and 100% cashmere means that those massive appendages of yours stand up to the darkest coldest Moscow nights. That’s right, you travel frequently – as does every single owner of these pants, because like we said, you’re the anit-Lebowski. In fact, if you don’t currently travel or do interesting things, go ahead and buy a pair of blackrussians and check back in with us in a year. We’ll be looking out for your postcard.
Total black cashmere pants that fit like nothing else for just $275. Worth it? Da. Da. Da.
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Dark Symphony
These rich, cashmere pants feature a herringbone-weave of masked musicians performing a classic waltz as you gracefully lead your lover through the last dance of the evening. Featuring a black-and-red tiger stripe lining made of tie silk, these pants are both subtle and intimate.
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The Alaskan Black Bears.
Technically speaking, Alaskan Black Bears don’t wear pants. But if they did, the pants would certainly be cashmere and would be lined with the hide of a red zebra.
Alaskan Black Bears walk where they want, when they want, and in what they want. Imagine how much easier hunting would be for the great Alaskan beast, as its prey gets lost in the deep tones of the rich cashmere, just like a deer in the headlights or that certain lady friend of yours when you accidentally leave that fake bank receipt on the bar counter. “Oh, my mistake, m’lady. And, yes, my pants are cashmere.”
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I just noticed you already asked for final submissions, in which case I would like to reserve the awesomeness of “The Alaskan Black Bears” for the next pair of super dark cashmere pants you debut. Or if you ever decide to make a pair of pants out of an Alaskan Black Bear, of course.
Dibs.
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Johnny Cash-meres.
Become the Man in Black. Dressed in threads as smooth and dark as freight train, you know you can walk the line. Our blood, sweat, and tears went into making pants that were made for the gentleman, but tough enough for the rockstar.
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Street Sharks.
Close relatives of the Tiger Sharks, but the younger, slicker member of the family. Slide into cool cashmere the color of midnight streets and as smooth as the drink you’re holding.
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Monte Carlos
Absurdly luxurious, a gentleman’s trouser as breaktaking in the boardroom as it is befitting the glamour of Le Grande Casino
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The Blackulas
Decadent, dark, and subtly dangerous, The Blackulas roam the night in eternal style. And when they finally reveal their true selves to an unwitting admirer, the mystery of black is transformed into splashes of red that scream sexy.
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Wall Street: (or another vote for ‘Mere Cash’)
Boys it’s time to cash in those stocks for something of real value, a pair of Bonobos trousers…it doesn’t matter anyway, it’s ‘Mere Cash’. Let’s turn around the fears of another Black Friday by wearing sleek and luxurious black on fridays. Consider it a physical reminder to the market players that it’s time return to age old principals in both business and production. It’s about ‘quality not quantity’ and ‘long-term investing’. Why not start now with better pants it can only lead to better business…
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You were born with the gifts: looks, wit, brooding charisma, a mind and a mouth for trouble. Never one for apple-cheeked wholesomeness, there’s also the standard issue bastard-son avarice that tells people with one whiff. You’re dangerous.
You certainly don’t cultivate it, and you’ve never cared enough to articulate it, but you enjoy your mystique and deploy it with all the subtle precision of a samurai sword. So armed you stalk into the jungles of work and play to smell it, hunt it, and slay it.
And because you know there’s truth in ‘the clothes make the man,’ nothing compliments your formidable affect quite like the prefect pair of pants.
Your particular blend of class and attitude looks best in fitted black cashmere: flat front, expertly hemmed, with a fine herringbone finish to seal the deal when someone worthwhile can’t help but pay attention.
Women have long understood the slimming effect of the blank pant, but will appreciate your svelte so much more packed as it is in a sheath of silky, cocky masculinity.
You pull them on and the fit, oh God, the fit, is just right. These pants may be the finest instrument in your toolkit. Call it placebo, expectation effect, or black magic, but these pants just make you move better.
Then you’re out the door, effortlessly waging another war of conquest, an acquired taste, like single malt, M&A or adultery, because you know, and these pants speak it: there is humor in every tragedy and you alone are equipped to take advantage.
This is the call you follow, the sound of freedom whispering your name, ‘dark beast.’
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The Bagheeras
In the words of Rudyard Kipling:
Everybody knew Bagheera, and nobody cared to cross his path; for he was as cunning as Tabaqui, as bold as the wild buffalo, and as reckless as the wounded elephant. But he had a voice as soft as wild honey dripping from a tree, and a skin softer than down…
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Black Stallions
Simple and to the point, beautiful and classy black pants. Made for the man that has taste and is a stud.
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BMOC’s – Big Man on Campus
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Night Riders
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Stallion or The Black Stallion is my vote!
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Blackychedelic is an experience characterized by the perception of aspects of one’s mind previously unknown, or by the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ostensibly ordinary fetters. These expanded states of experience are elicited by sensory deprivation. Such experiences include, changes of perception, synesthesia, altered states of awareness, and mystical states of awareness not meant for the menial fettered masses. Step into a new cashmere experience that transcends the ordinary.
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Well, if it were my company I might call them The Black Gold and replace that tacky (sorry my brothas, that’s how I feel) red tiger stripe stuff with dark gold silk. That’s The Black Gold, not Black Golds or the Black Gold or the Black Golds.
“Dividends earned from long days in the oil industry had finally allowed him the luxury of long nights in The Black Gold.”
I hope you’re not offended that I don’t like your red tiger stripe. In most all other matters of aesthetics I feel we see eye to eye and I truly admire your spirit and your business model.
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No offense taken, Victor! We appreciate your honest feedback. We make bonobos for men of discernment–men of opinions and voice–so never hesitate to let us know what you think!
Cheers–
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“The Mobster”
or maybe “Special Agent”
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Eye of the Tiger.
Invoking the champion of all training montages and the dream of the fight, these pants bring the knockout, survivor spirit of their brothers in arms: Savage and Tiger Sharks.
Some people judge you by the look in your eye, others by the way you shake their hand, and some others might look to your shoes as a sole to soul reflection.
At Bonobos, we stand firm that it’s the pants that bring it all together. You can have all the above, but without pants, you just won’t go the distance.
Hear the echo unforgettable guitar riffs, paired with an unstoppable beat. As you take to the streets in these pants, with a firm grip on the dreams of the past.
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