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free people
Free People: More Overpriced Thrift Store Crap Masquerading As Vintage Chic
God, I hate the new Free People catalog. I hate the faux-cigarette burns or whatever those are on the cover. I hate that there are illustrations of clothes inside. I hate that the weathered, worn, clothes that you'd find on the floor at the Salvation Army often cost over $100. I hate some other stuff, too: Seethe with me, after the jump.
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In Brief
Air Obama
If being portrayed on the sole of a shoe and walked on qualifies as a tribute, then artist Jimm Lasser's "Obama Force One" is the ultimate compliment. Also good, we suppose, for those Dems who don't like to wear their opinions on their, um, sleeve. [Men.style] -
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The Secret To Selling Sneakers Lies Between A Lady's Legs
To be honest, we don't know what the hell the narrator is saying in this vintage Asics sneaker ad from Japan. And why the company used the spread legs of a young lady to sell its running shoes is beyond us. Is it because guys like the chase? Or are girls supposed to assume they can run from crotchwatchers faster? Can anyone translate? Clip above. More » -
retro
Oldies But Goodies
"Dazzling. Different. Awesome." So begins the copy from this 1988 ad for L.A. Gear sneakers. Are they for sports, or do they just look good? Not even the company seems to know: "The hottest new look in high and low basketball shoes. Built to perform. With sizzling colors..." Well, these ladies sure are working up a sweat hanging at that diner. Surely guzzling those low-calorie beverages will help! (Click the picture for a full-size view.) [All-American Ads Of The '80s] More »
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