Bananas in Pajamas are running down the Manchee…
Mar 21st, 2009 by Jamie Hanton
Licensed by Creative Commons
On my way into the office a couple of days ago I happened upon an increasingly common sight. Folks in pajamas in the city. It’s a look that says many many things. “I’m above fashion” “I’m lazier than thou” “I’m like, so laid back”. And keep in mind we were well into the afternoon.
I remember reading something on The Sartorialist concerning the validity of ever wearing tracksuit bottoms, though unfortunately I can’t pinpoint the exact post.
On one level I can really appreciate the incongruity of it and there is something silky-slinky about the body hugging nature of all cotton pjs. Up to now I’ve seen slippers getting a good work over on the gum-covered pavements of Christchurch’s central city but this is something else.
My experience this afternoon was of two girls, looking slovenly come skanky with pj bottoms and skate shoes. The fact that there were two of them reaked of some pathetic power in numbers jobby. With no camera on hand I was forced to go with this slighty more refined look in Japan. Snoopy pjs and heels. This look is girl-next-door-sleepover-minx sexy. And I totally condone it. Back in the 03 there is some work to be done. I’ll endeavour to capture it next time. Until then, enjoy the upper echelons of pajama-chic.
