The Zeitgeist

The McCains are our first pair with a liner that doesn't show through the back: as conservative as we get. Navy outside, with a supersoaker liner. No contrast color cross-stitching on the belt loop, either. You asked for the clean cut, you got it. Check out the Obamas for more signature Bonobos flair."

And the Obamas:

The Obamas target our charismatic customers - the magnificent tile-style floral mosaic liner screams open-minded, well-traveled, gregarious. In contrast, the McCains offer this highly desired navy trouser with a quietly confident subtle finish."

Despite the fact that it's clear which President I vote for, I think I prefer the McCain trousers... does this mean I'm conservative?

In other news, it seems that Saudi Arabia is having a fashion show... a men's fashion show... it's first... and of course it's in that liberal bastion of the Red Sea, Jeddah. Oh how I'd love to go to Jeddah. Maybe one day, after I either convert to Islam or work for a big oil company, neither of which is very likely at this point but hey, you never know...

Anyone who's every been to Taiwan knows about betel nut girls. They're the chicks in skimpy clothing, specifically mini-skirts, and tops that look like they involved the deaths of many pink records or crylics (whatever they are) to make, that hawk the apparently addictive and possibly mildly hallucinogenic stimulant betel nut. Apparently there is a new art installation in NY by artist Annamarie Ho, which will recreate a betelnut booth with a hired actress. Her goal is to explore the class and gender dynamics of the betelnut girl phenomenon... no really. Here's the link to their site.