The Killer Khakis
MEN'S JOURNAL, March 1997 - To Bill Thomas, a great pair of basic,
old-style khakis is more than just a pair of pants: "Genuine
khakis are a true American art form," he says. Which makes him
pretty much the Winslow Homer of trousers. Thomas started selling
a few pairs 10 years ago; now he's shipping 25,000 a year. Slipping
into a well-washed pair (he recommends at least one wash before hemming)
of Bills Khakis (800-43-KHAKI; http://www.billskhakis.com/;
$75 and up) feels like donning a piece of history. Each pair matches
the rigorous standards set more than half a century ago for military
khakis, including indestructible twill seams, heavy brass zippers,
and an overall durability that would have made General MacArthur stand
at attention. Corncob pipe
not included.