Name our navy shorts!
Andy Dunn — July 24, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
Our navy shorts need a name. Can you help? If you can, you will gain notoriety at Bonobos as one of the first non team members to name one of our styles.
A winning answer does not need to include a full Bonobos write-up, but we will take a full write-up into consideration to determine the winner.
What better way to procrastinate on a Friday at work?
We made navy shorts in response to you. Many of you saw our razzle mcdazzle line of shorts, intense creations like the aquemini and the jungle kings, and said you could not pull them off. These navy shorts are here for you. Solid. Navy.
I am not going to say much more about them lest I give you any ideas.
Submit your answer as a comment to this blog. Feel free to comment on names (and write-ups?) on the blog which you do or do not like. By Monday, we will choose a winner.
It goes without saying that the winner will be getting a free pair of the shorts that he (or she?) named.
Navy shorts. Because only one style of Bonobos can be called what it is, and that style is called the khakis.
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Skipper’s Valor: The navy color is perfect for nights on the yacht but comfortable enough to wear for an eternity on a deserted island.
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My proposal is:
NAVYBONS
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Eiffel 65: I’m blue da ba dee da ba dee da
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Spinnakers (an auxiliary and light sail on the bow of a sail boat).
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Hullabaloo (means uproar/fuss) Because the party is on the inside.
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Shore Leave
It seems like you spend all day on the bridge, squinting at the endless expanse of the steel-grey sea. Your only company is the constant, reassuring rocking of the waves. And it feels like forever since you had a day off – of course, that’s not true, there was last weekend… The last truly fine time was when you celebrated crossing the Equator, turning those Slimy Pollywogs into Crusty Shellbacks — experienced men of the sea. This weekend, you’ve got real some R&R scheduled: Shore Leave. You had just better hope it doesn’t get as crazy as that Star Trek episode where Doc McCoy ended up seeing the white rabbit and Captain Kirk ran into that old girlfriend. Still, if you’re ex-shows up, at least you’ll look sharp and can show off that tan you’ve been working on when you’re not up on watch.
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“Boy Blues” as in “you’re my boy blue!
“Coltranes”
“Dinghies”
“Ensigns”
“Lt. Caffey’s”
“Shipwrecks” ala GI Joe
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“Mykonos” It’s where I’d like to be wearing those shorts with that cool blue lining!
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If some of these ideas are just way out of left field, well maybe they can in the least help others think of a name or maybe can be used for other pants. In a brainstorm, no idea is a bad idea right?
Here goes: When I think navy shorts I think about water so here are some water related ideas. (I do like the name ‘Spinnakers’ and ‘Coltranes’ that people posted above):
Harbours
Jaws
Still Waters
Slip and Slides (maybe a better for something yellow)
Adult Swim (that phrase you now love to hear at the pool)
Here are some other possibilities:
Cobalts (the shorts are blue, Cobalt means blue)
Cracker Jacks (isn’t there a sailor on the box in navy? Maybe better for printed item that’s more loud)
Moody Blues (no matter what mood your in or event you’re at these shorts will do)
Okay so that’s all I got for now. This was fun for me if I wasn’t a bit helpful. So thank you!
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Top Guns
Mavericks
Vipers
Merlins
Cougars
or some other Top Gun variation (it was the Navy fighter pilot school, and I’m sure you’d find Goose wearing something like these…sadly, not sure how you’d do something with “Goose”)
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What’s with all the yachting suggestions? i love it. but I think you guys can do better than that. Shore Leave is my favorite so far.
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The WASPs. Is there anything WASP-ier than khakis and navy blue blazer? Maybe some Topsiders and a yacht on Nantucket where you summer with Muffy and her family of blue bloods. In contrast to the effervescent shorts, this conservative yet stylish pair of Navy blue shorts are a staple in modern society.
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Blue Bloods
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“skipper is on board”
“sexy skipper”
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The “Ahoy Pollois”….
In honor of Spalding’s assessment of Danny Noonan’s classic refinement!
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Beat Army!
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“navy blues”
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Wonderlust
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Old Salts
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The Spartans
“Spartans! What is your profession?!”
“HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!”
Sometimes a pair of shorts is called upon to do more: to dress up a t-shirt, to de-formalize a polo. But like a good soldier, sometimes a pair of shorts should just keep your soft parts covered. Nevertheless, it should do it well.
Floral prints brought the sizzle, but these shorts bring the steak. Alright, you can rock the Flip Fantasia. But like the scientists of Jurassic Park, you were so concerned with whether or not you could, you stopped to ask if you should. Sometimes you want to be the center of attention; sometimes you want to center your attention on the task at hand.
Different grooves for different moves.
Oooorah …
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2-10s
b/c they’re so sharp looking
(also the billiard balls colored blue)
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I call them the “Anchormen”
I don’t get why everyone is calling for nautical monikers; you can go sailing in every pair of shorts that Bonobos sells. You can’t, however, show up at the office with a pair. Till now. The Navy Shorts (AKA the Anchorman) give you the waistline of a professional, while letting you show off those calves you’ve been working on (right?).
The name comes from the news reporting industry where everything is shot from the waist up; it doesn’t matter what shoes you wear, because no one will see.
Contest or not, I’m getting a pair. I can wear shorts to work, but the floral patterns of previous styles would get me in trouble.
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anchors away
picnic blues
table cloth blues
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“Lucilles”
A tribute to the king of the blues, B.B. King, and his Gibson ES-355 guitar.
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to the above entry, I’d say “Anchorman” instead of “Anchormen.” Silly grammar. In retrospect, howe ver,aren’t your legs like anchormen? Don’t they carry your weight? Don’t they deserve a little spotlight every now and again?
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Destroyers
Consider the similarities between a Naval Destroyer Warship and Bonobos ‘Navy Shorts’: fast, manoeuvrable, enduring, timeless, and last but not least multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities, independendtly or in fleet support. I don’t even have to mention they are especially effective against those pesky torpedos.
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Potempkins
For the film and the battleship.
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Marines
“Marine” is the French word for navy. Also, kind of ironic given navy / marines.
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Periscopes
I was thinking of the Navy and then the box office un-sensation “Down Periscope” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116130/
Not sure if you want to have “down” in a product title, since it has negative connotations, but the “Down Periscopes” could be a nice phallic joke. Always love those.
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The McGuires
Is the only pair of bonobos pants you own the khakis? Is your goal when dressing to blend into a wall and help people fall asleep? Well join our good friend Ian McGuire and add a pair of navy shorts to your wardrobe. Perfect for a weekend in Pittsburgh, San Francisco or the office.
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“Shorts by Shorts West”
“The Commodores”
“The U-Boats”
“The Frigates”
“Barnacles”
“Rip Tides”
“Cross Currents”
“Gulfstream”
“Albatross”
“Man o’ War”
Just for fun…
“Plankton”
“Jaws”
“Poop deck”
“Sextants”
“Mast ‘n Boom”
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“Navy Armadas”
“Merchant Marines”
“Agent Navy”
“Beale Street Blues”
“Kind of Blue”
“The Color of Navy”
“Blue. Period.”–problably too obscure for a Picasso reference…
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Riders on the Storm
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Captain Marino
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Blue Velvets
The write up could include a nod to David Lynch and his innovative films which have visual quality that parallel your fashion and would be an ironic response to consumers wanting a more conservative short from bonobos.
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Why aren’t they called Navy Longs…. shame that you guys chose to go long rather than a little more tailored. They’re a bit similar to everything else I’ve seen to tempt me.
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Following along with the other wonderful names you have, how about “Bluebeards”
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Square Riggers: A solid short, seaworthy and rugged, yet refined and traditional. Equally at home on the dock, on the boat, or at the club. These shorts will become your mainstay, and will weather you through many a storm. As they say, “It’s easy to grin…”
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“Navy Grogs”
“Conservatories”
“Standard Issue Blue”
“The People’s Shorts”
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Chessie:
Named for the legendary Chesapeake Bay monster, these shorts are perfect for enjoying a cocktail on the water, or finding prey at the docks.
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I suggest blue lagoons……..light blue on top and deep blue on the bottom…..it fits!
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Yonders (as in wild blue yonder)
Wild Blues
Scuttlebutt(s)
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“Submarines” – They’re sleek enough to go anywhere (be it a trip to the beach, dinner, or polo match), they’re stylish enough to make others take notice when they come out to play, and they’re equipped with a lethal weapon that no woman can resist once the smooth inside pattern is spotted by the opposite sex.
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army blues.
why did the navy get such a colorful name leaving the army green with envy? it seems the army is always playing second fiddle when it comes to names (e.g. special forces — army ranger who?), so for this pair of classic shorts we thought we’d give our brethren in the army the recognition they deserve.
cousins of the ever-comfortable midnight blues, these shorts will keep you cool on those hot summer nights.
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Phone in description from Trent A.
“Destroyers
Consider the similarities between a Naval Destroyer Warship and Bonobos ‘Navy Shorts’: fast, maneuverable, enduring, timeless, and last but not least multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities, independently or in fleet support. I don’t even have to mention they are especially effective against those pesky torpedoes.
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Cabin Boys
Perfect for setting the jib and sailing a reach. These blue wonders allow for a full range of movement – supple enough for when you need to batten down the hatches in a flash, yet refined for that mai tai back at the yacht club. Ahoy matey!
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My first suggestion leads me to my second suggestion: The Judge Smails. As long as you don’t run into copyright issues, of course:
“It’s easy to grin, when your ship comes in, and you’ve got the stockmarket beat. But the man worthwhile, is the man who can smile, when his shorts are too tight in the seat!”
With these shorts you will always be smiling, becaue our fit is always just right. Not too tight, not too loose, and always ready for your ship to come in.
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the Pool Boys
In a job where great buns are a prerequisite, a good pair of shorts is second only to a long pool net when it comes to success. The fit of these shorts will guarantee a good show for all the babes at the pool while the color will protect you against embarrassing splashes to the crotch.
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moby dicks
Captain Ahab’s quest is complete.
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Navy shorts definitely need a nautical/yacht club-themed name. My suggestions are:
“North Stars”
“True Norths”
“Due Norths”
“Northerlies”
“Danforths” [a type of anchor]
“Starboard Tacks”
“Biminis”
“Dark & Stormies”
“Mainsails”
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“Blue Steel” :: ala Zoolander!
“BlueBolt(s)” :: as in the famous Carlylian turn of phrase “It came like a bolt from the blue”
“TrueBlues or VerityBlues” :: true blue!
“Blue Devils” :: Coach K would love you. Everyone else would hate you.
“Blue Ribbon Blues” :: self explanatory
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“Blue Moons” :: as in, once in a blue moon, shorts these awesome come along.
“Blue Streaks” :: them some fast movin’ shorts!
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Most of the suggestions so far are too serious… Bonobos is a FUN pants company!
Cheese McGees – Because that just sounds friggin awesome.
OR
No Assembly Required – Summer is busy combining work & much needed play. For when you’re bouncing from beach party to dinner party and don’t have time to put much thought into your outfit. Blue goes with everything!
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Only 75 bucks? How about:
Navy S.T.E.A.L.S.
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Captains
Gilligans
Docksiders
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There should be no debate, and the name should be “Angus”.
Paired with a jacket and tie, nothing screams (pun intended) both class and rock n’ roll, like a pair of navy shorts.
Now a darker pair called “back in black” would just be un-called for.
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Mavericks
According to Wikipedia, a Maverick is a person who shows independence of thought or action, a non-conformist or rebel. This definition captures the essence of Bonobos – rebels WITH a cause. While competitors continue to spin cotton to look like this,
http://www.vineyardvines.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/categoryID/fdff172a-6926-4ef3-ae23-1768fca85903/productID/2bdad85d-c381-4fb5-a1dc-285d2c12bd22/, the master tailors at Bonobos HQ can take even the most basic style of shorts and infuse them with a unique personality that has never before been available for public consumption.
And let’s not forget the story of Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, (again, per Wikipedia) a young Naval aviator who aspired to be a top fighter pilot in the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School. Bonobos shares Lt. Mitchell’s passion to be the best, even if a few rules are broken along the way.
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I didn’t see the other Top Gun post until after I submitted mine. Nice work, SCB.
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“The Blues Brothers”
You asked for simpler, but with the same Bonobos trademark undercurrent of pizzazz? Done and done. The “Blues Brothers,” like Jake and Ellwood, clean up real nice, but just beneath the surface (or, in our case, inside the pockets) lie a little spice. Clean-cut but always ready to grab the mic, bust out on stage, and be the center of attention (wearing Bonobos, let’s just say it comes with the territory), it’ll be hard to put these shorts on and not utter that lovely exclamation of the late, great John Belushi: “Yes! Yes! Jesus H. tap-dancing Christ…I have seen the light!”
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Ok so, I was thinking “Top Gun” as well, before I saw the other posts… However, I was thinking of the obvious Navy flight school connection and how, it would be impossible to look bad in them and how impossible the NES version of Top Gun was… I don’t think I ever landed that damn plane!
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It’s obvious. This man is from Chicago.
Navy Piers
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Melville’s (after Herman Melville)
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docksiders
captains
Gilligans
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Rogue Waves
Sometimes an everyday occurrence has to stand out. Navy shorts are an everyday occurrence. Like waves. Waves happen all the time, but once in a while there is a wave that is over double the size it should be – a Rogue Wave.
Throughout history rogue waves, or ‘freak’ waves, were claimed to exist by fisherman and sailors. They achieved near-mythical status before finally being proven real. Well, these shorts are real. And though the near-mythical status part is debatable, we think that after wearing them you might start telling tall tales too.
So get down with shorts you can wear everyday but still stand out. Go rogue.
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LAst night blue
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I wanted “bluebloods” but someone beat me to it. “Gotos” because they are the shorts everyone will go to on the weekends.
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Since you just moved into a new office on 16th St and it has been hot as hell moving in and out why not commemorate it…
“16th St. Blues”
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My Blue Heaven: The only thing more classic than these navy shorts are the classic 80’s stars in the film by the same name. Cusack and Moranis would be proud to sport these shorts on the Links with the former Good Fella Henry Hill (AKA Vincent ‘Vinnie’ Antonelli) played by Steve Martin.
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the “How’s Your Father?” short.
the “Mariners” short.
the “Halvsies” short.
the “Blue Blockers” short. Not the sunglasses.
What’s with all of the Top Gun references? How best and unpredictable is that?
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In honor of the retired midnight blues, to commemorate when the shorts came out, and in recognition of the feeling you get when you realize that summer is too quickly fading:
Midsummer Blues.
Although I also like Navy Piers. Good one, anthony.
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how about “Captains”
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the carltons. after the aussie football team. and carlton banks, who might very well love these.
or.
The navy gravies. Because it rhymes. and life is gravy in these.
or.
the blazers – “Like a Blue Blazer for your a$$”.
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Might I point out the Carlton Blues mascot is “Captain Carlton”?
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And their motto is “We are the Navy Blues”.
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The Mid-shipmen
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The Ben Franklins
Not only are they patriotic (esp. with the “turqs and caicos” belt) and named after a total badass (not to mentioned, you can pay for them with a $100 bill), it honors the fact that Ol’ Benny also rocked a mullet:
Because, seriously, these shorts scream “business (knee) up front, party in the back (yard)”.
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Blue Angels-The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
inthenavy – can u say Village People?
Working Blues – Naval connotation
Service Dress Blues – Naval connotation
Naval Navel
Blazers – as in navy blue
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Here are my suggestions:
“The Average Joe”
“Everyday Blues”
“Varsity Blues”
“106 miles to Chicago” – line from Blues Brothers movie.
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OK maybe Mason wins with the business up top and party down below angle.
But isn’t that in itself a description of Angus Young?
shouldn’t we in stead honor Ben’s town of Philadelphia, balance out all this Cub’s and Chicago business by calling them the Quakers?
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The Commandos (this is a MUST! we are freakin MEN here!) when worn, you must be commando!
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Ol’ Blue – name of a folk song about a dog
blue laws – A blue law is a type of law in the United States and Canada designed to enforce moral standards, particularly the observance of Sunday as a day of worship or rest, and a restriction on Sunday shopping.
Ol’ Blue Eyes – in homage of Sinatra
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“The Commandos” Close to commanders and yet TRUE to the nature of MEN!
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Marine Mellow Blues- quiet, classy but cool.
Cool Blue Dudes
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The Dudes Blues
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Oh Captain my Captains
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How about the “Deck Blues”? It’s a bit of a selfish choice given my nautically-themed last name of “Deck”, but it’s a simple name for a simple pair of shorts.
Thanks for taming down the pattern of your shorts; I prefer ladies to view my floral prints via my pocket liners instead of the outside of my shorts/pants. They check out (and pinch) my butt a lot more that way.
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so normally, as the designer, I come up with the names. when I get stuck, I turn to Andy and the rest of the team for great suggestions, and we pull through. but this has been such a great experiment that I’m thinking it might be time to let our customers name every new pair of pants and shorts.
and oh yeah, if you read this far, i might mention that in addition to these awesome khakis released today, we’re coming out with 5 more awesome cotton twill pants in the next 3 weeks. we know we are about 2 months late in the season, but we’re a humble startup and sometimes vendors in Europe decide to bump our orders to the end of the queue. that’s what happened in this case. apparently our delivery has been hampered by a transportation strike in Belgium. in any case, keep your eyes peeled for mocha, white, new congos, bright blues, and….. a slightly lighter rolling stone khaki.
wear them well!
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Next Blues
Navy Nights
Midnight Armada
Navy Navels
Flotillas
Crazy for Navy
We Are The Navy Blues!
Nauticals
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Magnums
If you think this pair of navy blue cotton shorts is just like any other, you’re taking crazy pills. You wouldn’t, because you recognize innovation even at its most subtle. You value the understated, a philosophy manifested in your own style.
Whether a good-looking professional or professionally good-looking, you don’t need to be flashy to draw attention. You possess a quiet confidence that allows you to stop traffic — or ninja stars — with a single seductive look: faintly furrowed brow, slightly squinted eyes, perfectly pursed lips, and really, really, ridiculously comfortable navy blue shorts.
Cool enough for school, always ready for a walk off, understated even when you’re underdressed: (Blue Steel? Ferrari? Le Tigra? No) the Magnums — so hot right now.
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“Buddy’s Blues”
or
“Buddys”
Named after a true Chicago Legend, Buddy Guy.
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“The Dupree’s” – you have the pants, you have the belt, and the Dupee’s are the 3rd item. As in “you, me and depree”
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I think that these names would be awesome:
check it….
*Ocean Shorts
*Marine zone
*Blue conqueror
*Sblouetix Shorts
I hope you like it…
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“Legged Action”
show me those legs, baby
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The Monnets (As in EU founding father Jean Monnet)
With his country in mortal peril, Jean Monnet rose to the occasion. Although his audacious plan to merge the nations of France and Britain in the opening days of WWII simply ran out of time, Monnet spent the rest of the Second Great War as he did the first- coordinating Allied production and organizing vital supply shipments across the Atlantic.
Monnet also knew a more relaxed side of life, traveling the world selling his family’s brand of premium Cognac: a one deal at a time re-education against the mass market mark-up behemoths of the day. Charming professionally and socially, he would live happily ever after running off with a beautiful Italian painter 19 years his junior.
Thus, a salute of purposeful navy bleu yet able to compromise with a relaxed lining in a pair of Bonobos shorts that will put everyone enough at ease to negotiate a European Union.
Saving the world at sea, high adventure in finance and trade, absconding to Switzerland- make waves behind the scenes with your Monnets.
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azul marino
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“The Harpagos”
Named after Ancient Rome’s ingenious contraption that turned it’s navy from a band of river patrol rowboats to master of the Mediterranean.
In the 3rd century BC, Rome was not a naval power and had no experience in war at sea. The Republic’s military strength was on land, and its greatest assets were the discipline and courage of its soldiers. The Harpago boarding-bridge allowed it to use its marines against the superior Carthaginian naval skills. The Romans’ application of boarding tactics worked – they won several battles, overturned Carthage’s naval superiority and ascended to complete dominion of the Mediterranean sea.
In your wardrobe, Harpagos will squelch the reign of boring pleated chino and cargo shorts. Comfortable. Classic. Summer Nostrum.
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How about Baby Navys? Since these are the little brother to the midnight blues.
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Or baby blues?
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Maldives – An exotic tropical paradise, the ideal place to sport the superlative style of navy shorts and if that’s not reason enough, let me remind you that the capital of the Maldives is Male
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To my favorite unknown Greek island:
Dokos
Of the Argo-Saronic Gulf, adjacent to Hydra
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summertime blues
you my boy, blues
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“The Imperials”
The color of the Royal (and later the U.S.) Navy, the only outfit that has ever really pulled off shorts in a work environment.
These are the only shorts to wear on your path to world domination, gin and tonic in hand.
If you’re feeling less aggressive, “Limeys” will also suffice.
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“STOCKHOLM SYNDROME”!
This pants give a owner hard psychological response in Europe..I guess =)
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Blue Bottle – aka(Portuguese Man of War)
They envelope their prey with their tentacles, where a poison is released thus paralysing its prey before being consumed. The tentacles adhere extremely well to their prey…. your not getting away from this pair of shorts.
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Dead Solid Perfect.
Understated, maybe. Perfect, absolutely. A pair of shorts that doesn’t jump right out at you, not a problem when your shorts catch the attention of the dead solid perfect girl in the corner. Your attention to detail will impress her, even if nothing else you can do can. Where these shorts and walk confidently knowing that atleast part of you is dead solid perfect.
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Third Eye Blues
You said you wanted something else to get you through this semi-charmed kind of life, baby, baby. We answered as Third Eye Blind did its multi-platinum 1997 eponymous debut album: with a sophomore effort a little more serious than its flashy predecessor yet all the while consistent with the spirit that captured hearts to begin with.
The cover of Third Eye Blind’s second album, Blue, features a light blue ball ablaze against a navy background. Our second attempt at shorts follows suit. Light blue lining explodes into view from behind navy cotton, proclaiming the kinship between these bottoms and the moodiest of post-grunge nineties radio songs: no matter how dark they may initially appear, a bright, inescapably catchy hook lies in wait nearby.
You believe in the sand beneath your toes, yet you also believe in something a little less tangible: a third eye. After all, it was this very third eye deep inside of you that allowed you to see the subtle details that set these navy blue cotton shorts apart from the rest. You see the transcendent beauty in the simple: the four right chords can make you cry. Let these shorts be a symbol of your enlightenment for a thousand Julys to come.
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I’ve never heard of your company before but your Facebook ad pulled me in and I’m really impressed with your site/products. Will definitely have my husband check it out. I scanned the posts above, so I hope this isn’t a repeat but how about:
Naviators
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oops – make that naviators – noted your cap style.
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Skip to my Blues
Baseball games, happy hours, thinking you are tearing it up on the dance floor. Can you really possess a versatile enough pair of shorts to fit the bill? Meet the Skip to My Blues. Conservative on the outside, yet all party on the inside, they are the answer to the biggest question plaguing you during your non-office hours. Sleek, comfortable, and no more asking yourself “Can I pull these off?”
So go ahead and pick your partner (or partners) while you go round and round in your new Skip to my Blues
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seriously? transportation strike in belgium my ass. they’re hitting their new sauce… the king of beers.
Boardwalks
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Bon Vivants.
Enough with the references to blues, navy colors, boats, etc, not that they’re not all witty, smart, and funny.
Bon Vivant comes from the French words “bon” meaning good, and “vivant” being the present participle of “vivre” meaning to live. A Bon Vivant is a connoisseur of sorts, appreciating the finer things in life. Enjoy a pint of Anchor Steam, grill fresh Alaskan Halibut, catch the PGA at Oakland Hills from the fairway, all in your Bon Vivants. Here’s to the good stuff in life. Here’s to your Bon Vivants.
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Platanos- (Plah-tah-nohs)
It means ‘bananas’ in Spanish and it relates to the underlying monkey theme. Its also fun to say, just say it out loud right now…Platanos…Platanos…feels good coming of the tongue
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The Admirals.
Whether you are stationed in Iwo Jima or just enjoy the debauchery that is Fleet Week, you can be in style and feel in charge with the Admirals. David Robinson approved and James Stockdale endorsed, you can’t go wrong with these.
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i would say THE SEALS as in navy seals
or SOUTH PACIFIC
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Mandrills
The Mandrill is found in the tropical rainforests of southern Nigeria, southern Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Manhattan. Its distribution is bounded by the Hudson and Thames rivers to the north and the Orinocco and Derwent rivers to the South. The Mandrill is recognized by its blue fabric and the colorful face and rump of males. The coloration on the rump is thought to enhance visibility in the thick vegetation of the rainforest and aids in group movement. Mandrills are social creatures and live in large groups, primarily including females and young and led by a single dominant male
Mandrills. Lead the outdoor pack, as well as the indoor team.
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“I lost my cays”
“S-M-Largo”
“Village Person” (because the wearer is dressed ‘In the Navy’)
“Ex-Prepster”
“Casual Everydays”
“LMAO” (because they are THAT comfortable
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in keeping with the Top Gun theme, since these shorts would be the perfect Wingman, some variation of that theme
Wingman
Ultimate Wingman
Perfect Wingman
or
Fightertown’s (after Fightertown, USA)
( “I Want Butts!” from the movie probably wouldn’t fly, though that is what the ladies are thinking when they see a guy in Bonobos)
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I thought I posted this Friday, but apparently it never went up. Hence:
The Monnets (As in EU founding father Jean Monnet)
With his country in mortal peril, Jean Monnet rose to the occasion. Although his audacious plan to merge the nations of France and Britain in the opening days of WWII simply ran out of time, Monnet spent the rest of the Second Great War as he did the first- coordinating Allied production and organizing vital supply shipments across the Atlantic.
Monnet also knew a more relaxed side of life, traveling the world selling his family’s brand of premium Cognac: a one deal at a time re-education against the mass market mark-up behemoths of the day. Charming professionally and socially, he would live happily ever after running off with a beautiful Italian painter 19 years his junior.
Thus, a salute of purposeful navy bleu yet able to compromise with a relaxed lining in a pair of Bonobos shorts that will put everyone enough at ease to negotiate a European Union.
Saving the world at sea, high adventure in finance and trade, absconding to Switzerland- make waves behind the scenes with your Monnets.
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short shizzle
the shortznit
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How about Sailaways? Shorts you wear to get away from it all. Or pretend you are.
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Casino Royale
Playa Azul
Trojans
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Briny Deeps
One need look no further than the Briny Deeps for a multifaceted seafaring short. Equally adept at the helm of your sloop, locked in the tube, or diving for dinner. Also fitting for dinner with the misses on any of the Rivieras–just make sure they’re dry first.
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Guys – love these blue shorts, just ordered a pair. I’ve already named them my “Brahmin Blues” since they’ll be joining me on my late summer travels from Boston to destinations Downeast. These shorts will enjoy a few lobster bakes and nice strong cocktails on the deck while we meander around Somes Sound at sunset. They’ll be right at home.
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Briny Deeps
One need look no further than the Briny Deeps for a multifaceted seafaring short. Equally adept at the helm of your sloop, locked in the tube, or diving for dinner. Also fitting for dinner with the misses on any of the Rivieras–just make sure they’re dry first.
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I should probably explain the reasoning behind ‘Tojans’. It was meant to invoke the blue Grecian waters.
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A bit topical but how bout…
The Dark Nights
or
Nightcaps
Summerbound
Seabound
Space Captains
Space Admiral
The Supreme Cadets!
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“Hello, Sailor!”
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Salty Dogs
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The Mullet: business up front, party in the rear
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“McHales”
As in the 1962 TV show, “McHale’s Navy”. To quote imdb, “They’re one of the best fighting crews in the Navy, but break regulations when it suits them.
Sounds like the makings of a great write up.
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deep blue seays (seay being my last name, pronounced C)
summer nights
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I’ve got the “Can’t Pull ‘Em Off Blues”.
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“naval lint” – not sure why, just hit me… clearly shorts of this nature will add to the propagation of navel lint favourably…
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I am quoting a simpsons episode where a subliminal message for people to “join the navy” is played in a song called “yvan eht nioj”… when played, sounds like yvonne et nioj…
so where am I going with this… in a round about way I think you should call them the…
NAVY YVONNES
I think it has a ring to it. Well, I have now used up all my creativity for the year. Now, its time to read my competition entries. Hopefully I didn’t just repeat someones entry.
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First, borrowing a tamer phrase from the The Village People Song:
seven seas
Or continuing the US Navy theme:
ensigns (I see midshipman has already been suggested)
plebes (the lowest rank of midshipmen)and as this is your first run of navy shorts…
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there were too many suggestions posted to scan, so apologies if i suggest an already-suggested suggestion:
how i met your mother
destroyers
blue travelers
out of office
shoshins
dime que no
derecha
accelerators
enforcers
blue monkeys
diademeds (ie the apparently more scientific name for blue monkey)
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Little Town Blues
“These little town blues
Are melting away
I’ll make a brand new start of it…”
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navy beans
short navies
simply blue
navy knees
navies
simply navy
the new khaki
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MLB = Melanie Laird Blues.
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going along with the French theme…the French teacher that I am…
the French version of bluebeard…
Barbe bleue
piraty and French to boot!
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I posted Friday, but it never showed up. Here goes:
Periscopes
I first thought of the Navy, and my next thought was obviously the box office un-smash, Down Periscope starring Kelsey Grammer.
Maybe call them the Down Periscopes and get a bonus phallic reference.
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“parlez blue?”. I speak blue.
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The navy shorts should be called on of the following”
“Blue Lagoon”
“Blueberry Sky”
“Huckleberries”
“Midnight Blues”
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“Hill Street Blues”
“Blue B Kings”
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“Naviators” …sorry this is fun and i’m bored =)
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The Navy Bacon
Because everyone needs a vintage staple that can be dressed up or down. Leading man worthy but just as comfortable as the sidekick, the Navy Bacon is as versatile as he is cliche. There’s a reason why every piece of your wardrobe is somehow connected to the bacon. From your Jack Purcells to your favorite button down shirt, everyone else will want a supporting role.
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Ok once again – PARLEZ BLUE
What’s in a name? Bonobos introduced shorts this summer. Because you asked, and we responded. Then you asked, “How about some basic solid shorts?”. And again we responded. A timeless classic made of stretch cotton, in solid navy, with a fresh blue liner redolent of ocean breeze.
And now we asked, “Please name these shorts. They were made for you”. Your responses were astounding. Tremendous. One thing was immediately clear though. We all speak the language of Bonobos. Parlez vous Bonobos? Si. Parlez Blue.
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Aye’ Captain
Dive! Dive! Dive!
Periscope up
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“the blutos” or “blutarskys”
as in joseph bluto blutarsky–belushi’s character in animal house
‘Over? Did you say “over?” Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!….What the f–k happened to the Delta I used to know? Where’s the spirit? Where’s the guts, huh? “Ooh, we’re afraid to go with you Bluto, we might get in trouble.” Well just kiss my ass from now on! Not me! I’m not gonna take this. Wormer, he’s a dead man! Marmalard, dead! Niedermeyer – (cue otter) Otter: Dead! Bluto’s right. Psychotic, but absolutely right. We gotta take these bastards. Now we could do it with conventional weapons that could take years and cost millions of lives. No, I think we have to go all out. Make these shorts your secret weapon- and stand for all Delta believes in.
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Hope I’m not too late with my suggestions, but how about
The Seawards
in honor of Arrested Development [the C-word]
Or if you want something more PG
Blue’s Clues
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Blue Murderers.
Meh, it’s the best I could do.
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Sailor Blue’s
that’s my 10 cents
good work on the pants chaps, keep them coming!
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Sailor Blues
Keep up the grand work chaps
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sartorial blues
’cause they look quite tailored, right?
or
mediterraneas
just because that’s where i’ll be next week
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Welcome Aboard
Whether on the water, or a summer’s night out, it’s all about the motion of the ocean.
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“Patazul” – it means bluefoot
“Shiruleto’s” – Sounds fun
“Hannos” – like my baby Hannah
“Nave Azul”
“Navegante’s”
“Tramos”
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so I was watching the news and reading your email about naming the navy pants. first thing that popped into my head – Obamas. They’re blue, we’re in an election year. They could be somewhat presidential – ooh…..maybe that works even better!
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Here’s a few:
-Binibos
-Paniscus (From the latin name for the Bonobo Chimpanzee)
-Congo Breeze
-Conga Line
-Aqualine
-Royal Bono
-Mariners
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Drunken Sailors, duh.
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“Parbleu”
The French word “parbleu” is used to express excitement after being excitedly interested or intrigued. It is the English equivalent to “No Way!” or “By Jove!” or “That’s unbelievable!”.
Not only does the name “Parbleu” convey this, but it also has “bleu” within the word, which obviously is the french spelling of the color blue.
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Huckleberry’s
Smurf’s
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The Blue Bombers
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I would call them The Arizona. the ultimate “NAVY” symbol!
Remember Pearl Harbour! Most sailors that were attcked that fateful day had much of their clothing ripped off them from the blast.
You could donate 50 cents from each pair sold to the memorial fund for real affiliation!
http://www.nps.gov/usar/
PS I’m not affilited in any way, Im not even an american. but if you want a solid symbol and identity. I cant think of a stronger one!
Great product line, nice ideas
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Missionary Style.
(AKA “the Missionaries”)
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Blue Bless
Ocean Deep
Calm Blue
La Mar (“the sea” in spanish but refered to it in femenine, as sailors do)
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Tuk Tuks – for no reason what-so-ever
Blue Cheeze – obvious and trite
Namey Blue – get it, “you namey deez shorts”
Mahna Mahnas – may be an issue with copyright. But c’mon, who wouldn’t love to say “I’m wearing my Mahna Mahnas today…do do dee do do. Mahna Mahnas
bo yes bos – YES!!!!
Brandy’s – Figure it out
I’ve got those ‘God, why don’t you love me? Oh you do, I’ll see ya later’ Blues
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The Roger Dodgers
(after the Navy Midshipmen gridiron legend Roger Staubach)
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I will follow with a witty bonobos-esque soliloquy if I win.
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Das Boots
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Reverse Smurf – Smurfs were blue with white pants, most of the guys that will wear these will be white with blue pants…
Yeah… It’s lame, I agree.
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Obamas
The Democrats are the blue ones right? I doubt anyone would buy McCains, just not sexy at all…
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Bahama blues; because Burmuda may have made the famous but they’re just as comfortable on a beach in Manitoba or British Columbia!
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Lots of great suggestions above. Here’s a few more that I like:
‘PT 109s’- Party Time, Part Time, and JFK’s torpedo boat back in the day. Think class, style, good looks all in one.
Alternately: ‘Neptunes’, ‘Poseidons’, or ‘Proteus’ (after a shape-changing Greek sea god). The plural form for that last one doesn’t work well, but that’s part of the charm.
Finally: ‘Money’, ’cause they are.
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True Norths: You asked for them and you got them. Bonobos presents the True Norths, a cool crisp pair of shorts to wear to the office or around the pool. In a sea of pastels and patterns, these shorts will give you a chance to reinforce who you are before slipping into warmer, potentially more daring waters.
Still Waters: Because they’re just navy shorts on the outside, but they’re Bonobos at heart, which means anyone can wear them, but not everyone will get them.
Out of the Blues: Looking for a familiar face in this strange and wonderful place? Try the ‘Out of the Blues’. They’re the same easy to wear classic you know, only with the comfort and style of Bonobos. Once you try them on, you may be surprised to realize you never want to get Out of the Blues.
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Just a quick clarification: ‘True Norths’ was offered by Ross Levine and ‘Still Waters’ was offered by our first female commentor Lorraine… I ran with their ideas, but unfortunately was not responsible for either. Just wanted to make sure the correct people got credited.
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‘The DCs’
In honor of Donald Crowhurst, the craziest Brit ever to sail the Ocean Blue.
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Donald Crowhurst explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Crowhurst
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‘Teignmouth Electrons’
…after his 40ft. Trimaran
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“Pina4″ (pronounced “pinafore”).
Any Gilbert & Sullivan fans out there???
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I’m changing my prior post.
“B.N.B. Pinafore” (aka Bonobo Pinafore)
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Deep Blue
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Cornflowers?
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Waldmans – For no other reason than I think it sounds good.
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hopefully not too late or stealing one of the others (haven’t read all 180+):
navy plains
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Honey-do’s — The perfect short to wear while checking items off your “Honeydo” list.
Or
Bluepairs
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Chicago Blues
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Clearly the navy short should be called ‘The Commander’ ’nuff said.
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Standards
The ultimate everyday shorts. They go with every color under the sun. (except the same color as the shorts, then you just look foolish) You can wear them to the country club in the morning for some golf then pop off that polo and proudly display your sweet tank top (not a wifebeater. a legit tank) out at the beach for some beers and volleyball. Thats why they are standard and they have Standards.
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coolidge.
Dapper and debaucherous. Pedigreed and partied out.
(coolidge is both a former U.S. President and a surfer-dude play on the word “cool”.)
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As a proud alum, when I think navy, I think Univ of Michigan and football saturdays. A few suggestions:
the Bo
the Schembechlers
the victors
the bighouse
beat OSU
A-squared
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