At the time, I bet they were a pretty hot item. I just posted below before I saw your post that they also did Coca-Cola pants, which were very popular and are pretty collectible now.
Never underestimate what the American public will buy—or wear.
I do remember the Coca Cola pants. I think those were pretty popular because of the pervasive nature of Coke in culture and something that transcends age, unlike Winstons, I can see why they would remain a sought-after item. My mom smoked Winstons and I don't think she'd have been caught dead in those.
There are actually a pair of these Winston pants for sale on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-PANTS-WINSTON-FANCY-PANTS-1970-S-RED-WHITE-BELL_W0QQitemZ350142135339QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518618fc2b the asking price is $159, a sizable markup from the original $3. :)
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Date: 2010-03-12 02:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-03-12 03:07 pm (UTC)Never underestimate what the American public will buy—or wear.
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Date: 2010-03-12 05:21 pm (UTC)There are actually a pair of these Winston pants for sale on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-PANTS-WINSTON-FANCY-PANTS-1970-S-RED-WHITE-BELL_W0QQitemZ350142135339QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518618fc2b the asking price is $159, a sizable markup from the original $3. :)
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Date: 2010-03-13 01:34 am (UTC)so kill me, I like crap.