Our ever-expanding line-up of neckwear has added a ton of style to our site recently. Thanks to Pierrepont Hicks and Ernest Alexander, we have some of the greatest ties on the market available just for you. But if you’re like most of us, tying a bowtie presents a unique challenge. Luckily, Mic (@micbonobos), one of our stellar customer experience Ninjas, is here to save the day. Watch this, and you’ll know once and for all, how to tie a bowtie (and a reversible bowtie at that!).
I just returned from a quick trip to The Windy City. Chicago was absolutely wonderful and a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of New York City. The first thing I noticed was how immaculately well kept public transportation (and the city in general) was in comparison to the rat-ridden depths of the New York Subway system. I may or may not have dropped my Snickers bar waiting for the train, picked it up, looked both ways and kept eating. Just sayin’.
The second thing I noticed was, of course, the fashion sense of the city. The general style was everything I expected from a metropolitan city that hosts its own Fashion Week but there was a shockingly large number of old, baggy cargo shorts. Maybe it’s because it just got warm enough to wear shorts and guys are still cleaning out clothes from years past and haven’t upgraded, but wow. Unless you’re in the military or are planning a week-long hiking trip, you most likely don’t need pocket space for 13 pounds of equipment. Utility: yes; stylish: no.
The once-thought-to-be-extinct baggy cargo short still rears its objectionable head in Manhattan, but I haven’t seen cargo shorts in such vast numbers as I did last weekend in quite some time. What can explain this phenomenon? I blame Abercrombie and the years 2000-2004 myself, but some additional insight would be excellent so please share.
Don’t get me wrong; cargos aren’t all bad. According to Details.com, they can do wonders for guys with less full-figured calves. However, slim fitting pin stripes and other flat front alternatives can do the same (see slide 18) and will provide you with a much more up to date look and style. If you’re at a loss, check out our line of Bonobos shorts. We’ve got more coming this week so stay tuned for new additions.
This brings me to my next question: do you know anyone who brings out the cargos year after year with no signs of stopping? Maybe stowing an extra large stash of tater tots in your side pocket is a guilty pleasure of yours? Either way, if you send us your cargo shorts, we’ll give you $15 in store credit per pair to put towards a pair of Bonobos shorts. Limited time only, and even if the rest of your repertoire needs an upgrade as well, treat yourself to a step in the right direction.
Many of our customers are athletes, or are at least mathletes. Sports uniforms nowadays are made with two purposes: be functional for the sport; and be as eye-catching as possible (partially to differentiate friend from foe in the heat of battle, and partially to be marketable to the legions of fans and potential fans). With the Stanley Cup awarded last night (Go ‘Hawks!), the NBA Finals upon us and the World Cup fast approaching, we are confronted with that most colorful of sartorial conundrums: to wear the sports jersey or not to wear the sports jersey.
On the one hand, your passion for the Lakers or Real Madrid runs deeper than family, on the other hand, you’re a grown-ass man.
Admit it, it’s probably been a few years since you last shot around, and nylon Dry-fit ™ doesn’t quite go with your Monday Blues and loafers, but hey you’re here to rally for your cause, right? Let’s face it, even the pros barely look presentable in their uniforms, and that’s with bodies that would make Greek god envious. Best to leave the jerseys to the pros, and demonstrate your fervor for the game by trash talking Kobe.
If you’re like us, you’ve got boatloads of great old-school photos of your dad lying around. Why let them sit in an old album in your moldy basement and yellow with time? Send them to us!
Announcing our Father’s Day Photo Contest! Upload old pictures of your dad (with his permission, of course) to our Facebook page and earn the chance to win $250 in Bonobos store credit! We’ll sift through the submissions to determine the best shot, and the lucky winner will also be featured on our homepage for Father’s Day. After all, you inherited your great genes, inherent sense of style, and your receding hairline from Pop. Let’s honor him together in style. $250 is on the line.
In addition to our board shorts we launched a couple weeks ago (more coming soon!), we’re adding a new style to our 2010 swim line.
Three great colors of what we lovingly refer to as “retro” or “volley” swim shorts are coming soon. Esquire magazine loves them, and recently featured our red retro shorts in their top sixteen Best Men’s Bathing Suits Feature (image seen to the left).
Our board shorts shorter brother, the volley short is great for the active beachgoer. Beach volleyball, anyone? Or a reenactment of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game video?
Three colors are launching soon, but first they need names. In addition to red, we’ve got navy and electric blue as seen below–all in a soft, peached quick-drying fabric.
Get creative and send us your names in the comments! And remember to help us name all three!
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In addition to our board shorts we launched a couple weeks ago (more coming soon!), we’re adding a 
