Slog - Comments on Oh, Barneys http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys There's an election going on! But who takes those things seriously? Not the Seattle Barneys crowd, apparently. If local Barneys shoppers were to hold up election-style signs about anything, this window display from 5th Avenue tells me, they'd do it wearing all black (gotta be civic process chic!) and one of their main concerns would whether to pick Helmut Lang over Roanik. I actually like going into Barneys and looking at clothes I mostly can't afford. But this insipid window display made me embarrassed to go in there over the weekend.... Copyright 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:15:59 -0800 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:12:23 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Bellevue Ave Vote for cheaper products at Barney's

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835466 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835466 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:18:01 -0800 Comment by barney's Sorry that you can't afford to shop here, Eli.

XOXO,

]]> barney's http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835468 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835468 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:18:19 -0800 Comment by Jason Josephes Shopping is voting.

]]> Jason Josephes http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835471 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835471 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:20:33 -0800 Comment by monkey But, who doesn't need a $6,000 leather Prada coat that doesn't go with ANYTHING?

]]> monkey http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835473 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835473 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:21:16 -0800 Comment by Ryan Barney's sucks ass. I couldn't find a t-shirt in that store for under $125. And they all sucked.

]]> Ryan http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835475 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835475 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:22:19 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle I hear they like to wear black.

That is so last century.

Excuse me while I go buy some hot coral pink suits.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835479 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835479 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:23:27 -0800 Comment by Raindog Man, you had me worried until I Googled Helmut Lang. I thought for a second there that I was ignorant of some German chancellor recall election or something; not doing my part as a globally-aware Seattite; forgetting to read my Spiegel this morning over wild-caught lox, local organic flax seed bagels and fair-trade shade-grown coffee.

Fortunately it turns out I'm just ignorant of fashion. Carry on.

]]> Raindog http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835483 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835483 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:26:56 -0800 Comment by Blacksheep What's the big deal? Get a sense of humor!

]]> Blacksheep http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835485 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835485 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:28:27 -0800 Comment by Nick WHO WOULD PICK HELMUT LANG FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT TOTAL BOREDOM?

]]> Nick http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835491 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835491 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:31:50 -0800 Comment by old timer Poor princess,

maybe a trip to Target will put things back into perspective.

]]> old timer http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835510 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835510 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:47:44 -0800 Comment by flamingbanjo I saw that too and thought that it was a (probably unintentional) spot-on commentary on what politics has become.

Who needs the vote when you can buy a fancy coat?

]]> flamingbanjo http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835519 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835519 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:51:20 -0800 Comment by Gitai Again, the mainstream media ignores candidates who break out of the traditional mold, like Roberto Cavalli*.

*Before anyone flames me, I'd like to state that I don't know shit about fashion and just picked a name.

]]> Gitai http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835556 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835556 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:08:57 -0800 Comment by Amelia Oh Eli...

]]> Amelia http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835568 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835568 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:12:49 -0800 Comment by Turner JHC the pain one would have to go through to actually endure a conversation with a Barney's employee! The absolute banality of it all. "You know Jil Sander is just THE designer this year and you really must buy this terrific pair of trousers made from a blend of yak chin hair and the pubic hair of old peasant women from Kosovo! I'll put them on hold for you. Just ask for Ty when you come in." Barf! There isn't a salesperson at Barney's that would give anyone a quickie in a dressing room to make a buck.

]]> Turner http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835601 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835601 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:34:05 -0800 Comment by Greg @14: Nobody who would, or nobody who wouldn't give a quickie? This seems like a pretty important distinction.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835613 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835613 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:42:14 -0800 Comment by Dougsf I kinda like it, it looks like something middle school kids might think of, which makes me smile (re: not creepy advertising science/demographic stuff).

Besides, they're little attempt at whimsy shows that at least they're (or thanks to their display artist, are now) aware an election is taking place, which puts them ahead of... errr... 99.5% of other retail establishments. If the retail/commercial sector applied a fraction of the energy toward "voting season" that they do retail holidays (that goes for state legislatures and congress, as well), we might have higher participation numbers.

Disclaimer: I don't shop at Barney's.

]]> Dougsf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835654 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835654 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:03:00 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Didn't you know? Black is teh New Black.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835663 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835663 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:06:56 -0800 Comment by Turner @15 Sorry, "wouldn't" give a quickie to sell an over priced garment.

]]> Turner http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835675 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835675 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:11:42 -0800 Comment by maxsolomon Barney's OUTLET, on the other hand, is fucking great.

]]> maxsolomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835707 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835707 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:35:39 -0800 Comment by poo poo I think it is retarded genius. Accidental or on purpose? Only the salesbots know for sure.

]]> poo poo http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835726 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835726 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:46:52 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Actually, now I think of it, given the choice between Della and Burgess, Karl Lagerfeld seems much more palatable.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835737 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835737 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:57:50 -0800 Comment by Turner @21 I just envisioned Karl Lagerfeld rolling his eyes at Jean Godden during a city council meeting and then just fanning away at himself. Good thing I brought those adult diapers in to the office today!

]]> Turner http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835778 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835778 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:17:14 -0800 Comment by Boomer in NYC Ditto re: Barneys Outlet. Picking up guys at their Warehouse Sales in Chelsea is easier than picking up bratwurst at the supermarket.

]]> Boomer in NYC http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835807 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c835807 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:35 -0800 Comment by me the manequins in that window have more on the ball than the city council, that's for sure.

]]> me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c836138 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c836138 2008 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:59:56 -0800 Comment by Greg @18: Cool. I know where I'm going this weekend.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c836283 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/10/oh_barneys#c836283 2008 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:12:23 -0800