Verbalism Personified

Excuse me, are you a G-Star slut?

Today marks the first time in seven years since I've put on a pair of jeans. All credit going to Joelle as we headed out to the newly revamped Tangs on Orchard.

For the last few months, through our numerous conversations over lunch, she would expouse and emphasize the merits of G-Star Denim over all other brands. Her lists of reasons are no doubt compelling, from the choice of fabric, weave, cut and style. Hailed from the Netherlands, you've got to hand it to G-Star to know their denim.

So armed with the above assurances, I knew that I was in safe hands no matter what the outcome. As it was an early Saturday morning with the crowds making their way out, Joelle and I were trying on pair after pair in the search for that fit.

As a starter for my first pair, I chose a low-rise, stone-washed straight-cut. Going from the size thirty four down to thirty two, I settled for a thirty one when it hung snugly from my hips. Joelle stepped out in a size twenty eight. With zips on the pockets and leg cuffs, she looked mighty fine in them.

But the realization that she had three pairs made her balk at plonking down cash for another. I assured her that she could revisit the idea a month or two from now. As this was a new item this season, there would be plenty in tow when she decides to return for them.

Garry the assistant was invaluable with his insights and suggestions. And while he offered the idea of signing up for the priviledge card, we would have had to recommend our friends into a combined purchase to qualify. Scratching our heads until it hurt, it wasn't long before we concluded that we did not have G-Star sluts for friends.

But all was not lost as we went through Tangs viewing and sampling the select items that were on display. As the store was clearly repositioning themselves to the younger market, everything was rightly trendy.

Joelle lamented her lack of opportunity to wear such exquisite items. Weather not withstanding, I told her that there are ways around it. Reinforcing her own mantra of quality, style and flair, she could bring off a T-shirt, G-Star jeans and a pair of Birkenstock flip-flops with ease. And look great in them too.

posted by Teutoburg @ 11:46 PM