ANC leather rebranding is fashion faux-pas

BBC News ^ | 1/24/10 | left that other site

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By Pumza Fihlani BBC News, Johannesburg

South Africa's ruling African National Congress is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to inspire a sense of "identity" in its members. Its latest venture? A range of leather jackets which fashion experts say should have never seen the light of day.

The ANC colours of black, green and gold form the basis of the collection of 19 jackets for men and women. But the green and gold elements have been taken to neon extremes, which look as though they would glow in the dark.

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I wouldn't even wear THESE in the Kentucky Derby! Ha Ha Ha!

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Pinging some of my special FRiends....

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The next Hollywood trend. Soon to be worn by Michelle O.

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Must have been the same people who designed those Seattle Seahawks alternate uniforms.

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True story: my sister-in-law once told me she'd painted her walls in "faux pas marble."

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It's like a bad Sgt. Pepper reunion.

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The next Hollywood trend. Soon to be worn by Michelle O.

Can you IMAGINE those avec BOOB BELT!

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Ha Ha Ha! My EYES!!!!

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Eyew! Tres Gauche!

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That picture reminds me of a story.

A White Lady picks up an Old Navajo Lady Hitch Hiker on a lonely New Mexico road. She directs the Indian to sit in front because the back seat has two cases of Bud Light taking up all the room.

The ride in silence for a while, and then the Navajo woman says, "Much beer.""I got it for my husband," says the White lady.

The Navajo Woman smiles softly to herself, and then with the Wisdom of the Ages says,

"Good Trade."

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Gang colors

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Gang colors

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

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South Africa's ruling African National Congress

PETA will of course express outrage.

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I remember when the Hollyweirdos were using totes bags that had some marxist on it.

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Che Guevera T-Shirts. Eyew.

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So “hip” and “trendy”. /s

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I thought so too. LOL