(idea written and submitted by Matthew K.)
It should come as no surprise that Jews conspicuously wear North Face jackets; the two make an adorable dyad. In fact, this fashion trait is more indigenous to the JYA, than to the non-JYA. For example, one can see the JYA wear a North Face jacket on a spectrum of disparate occasions: on the way to yoga class with a double macchiato in hand from Starbucks, returning empty handed from a JDate speed-dating night, or sliding down circuitous ski slopes with the family in Aspen, Colorado.
The appeal of the North Face doesn’t just dig deep into the JYA’s yuppiness, but also stems from a need to feel edgy. Let’s examine the brazen JYA: she audaciously tests the limits of practicality unlike the non-JYA by wearing a light spring-appropriate gray fleece jacket with “North Face” emblazoned on the left breast in the frigid death of winter (exceptions: LA and Miami). And let’s not forget her year-round uniform of transparent leggings and ruffled scarf beneath that Denali fleece. Absurd, but nonetheless JYA and cute!
North Face jackets have become the staple ingredient to any JYA’s sense of modern Jewish style, akin to circumcision: Every Jew is required to get it, irrespective of personal choice. In fact, without one, or admission to not owning own, elicits horrified looks and awkward silences among fellow JYAs. The tradition of Denali Fleece, worn 9 months out of the year, has become sacrosanct and no JYA is a member of the tribe until that North Face is on his/her back loud and proud.
Suffice it to say that without the JYA consumer, it is possible that the North Face company would experience the same macabre fate as Lehman Brothers. Fortunately, the North Face can back on Jewish Adults and even Jewish Elders if the JYA fad was to subside. It is not uncommon to see JYA and family all sporting a North Face Denali fleece or the apparel’s derivative ilk like sport gloves and down jackets. Consequently, donning a North Face has become a Jewish universal for both JYA and JA.
The North Face fleece is so worn out now it’s ridiculous. I come from Norway (where North Face gear is a must) And WAY more than a damn fleece jacket. I now live in Atlanta Ga and I must say Im tired of seeing these clones day in and day out. Whether its June or January, all you see is NF fleece. Guys more so than girls, with those ridiculous looking costa del mar sunglasses around the neck and of course mocassins. Will someone please tell me where the f*ck this ’style’ came from? It looks like a southern university thing more than anything.
very good
It looks so cool I wanna to buy one .and The North Face snow jacket is regarded as good choice.
[…] Palin is all about church, while Jews generally believe in the separation between church and state. Palin is a huntin’ hockey mom living at the very edge of Alaska, where, perched on her couch, she can see Russia, while Jews populate the big cities and slaughter goats with intentionality instead of hunting. She attended multiple universities on the way to earning but one degree, while Jews are generally urban, educated, Blue State dwellers. She’s from the rugged outback, while Jews pretend to be outdoorsy in their North Face Fleeces. […]
most days here, no matter the season, the Denali jacket can be seen on the crowded UNC campus – with maybe 1 out of every 3 female students wearing one, usually with nike or adidas sport shorts and Uggs. Southern campus thing for sure.
natalie portmans jacket= “the jap sleeping bag”
at least that’s what they call it around here!
Am I the only person who, until reading the caption to that photo, thought that Natalie Portman was a random married Orthodox woman?
I consider myself a very liberal person. Most people who know me well, would say I’m a little too into self expression. Under the umbrella of self expression through any form of art there are very few things that can get under my skin and exploiting your sexuality maybe on the top of my list. Nicki Minaj, the present day shadow of lil Kim, unique style, good deliver, superficially confident and by today’s rap standards pretty hot.
All of this can be artistically appreciated but what I have a hard time appreciating is when my ten year old cousin now assumes it’s Cool to be bisexual. And although I understand and fully support lesbians, homosexuality and bisexual lifestyles .
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