January 9, 2007

Small Wonder

Sling & Stones Denim

Goliath: Hey, shrimp. Whatcha wearing?
David: New Sling & Stones jeans, ya big oaf.
Goliath: Like a scrawny local outfit can outdo a big-name brand.
David: Oh? Begging for another can o’ whoopass?

Tired of industry giants dominating your denim? Try Seattle-based Sling & Stones, a new line of seriously flattering jeans.

Like history’s best underdogs, S & S sets itself apart through fundamentals (such as fair-trade organic cotton and hand-dipped 24-karat gold buttons and thread), done to best effect in the skinny-leg Rachel and Seattle-specific washes like Ballard and Belltown.

They aren’t cheap, but a portion of sales goes to The Orphanage Project in India. As if that weren’t cool enough, the pants do heroic things for rear views.

David (sticking out tush): See?
Goliath: Wow. So much junk in that trunk. You really slay me.

Available at Riveted, 1113 First Avenue, at Spring Street (206-624-5326). To see styles, go to slingandstones.com.