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HIP-HOP FLOPS
New York Post ^ | 12/14/04 | SUZANNE KAPNER

Posted on 12/14/2004 1:34:45 AM PST by kattracks

A shakeout is afoot in the world of urban apparel, as sales of once red-hot labels begin to cool, analysts and industry executives said.

The across-the-board slowdown is alarming some of the major department-store retailers that had allocated a growing amount of space to these brands on the belief that the double-digit sales growth of recent years would continue, sources said.

Federated Department Stores, which operates the Macy's and Bloomingdale's chains, for instance, is seeing recent sales of urban brands decline in the double digits, compared with year-ago levels, said one person, who added: "It has everyone worried."

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Meanwhile, demand for the oversized jerseys and baggy jeans that these lines were known for dwindled, as classic looks regained popularity.

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"What we had at retail," admits Ullmann, Phat Fashion's president, "was too urban."


(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: fashion; hiphop; retail; urban
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To: Godebert

What, you don't know? You must not be privileged. Let me say that my students collected and prepared some of the goodies that went his way. If he wants you to know where he is, he'll tell you.


401 posted on 12/18/2004 6:35:18 AM PST by GummyIII (Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.)
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To: Godebert

You aren't worth responding to, so this is all I'll say.


402 posted on 12/18/2004 7:47:43 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Boycott Boycotts Warrior. If you aint buying call me!)
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To: Godebert

I haven't read those statements in context, but it looks to me like he's supporting Mayor Giuliani's work in NYC Post-9/11 and not taking a position on gun-control.

I get the impression that you're not at all understanding what Mike is trying to say...on purpose...which is not a good thing.


403 posted on 12/18/2004 8:56:07 AM PST by HiJinx ( www.ProudPatriots.com ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
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To: GummyIII
"What, you don't know? You must not be privileged. Let me say that my students collected and prepared some of the goodies that went his way. If he wants you to know where he is, he'll tell you.

MikeInIraq has already admitted that he is a civilian IT contractor, not a US soldier or Marine serving in Iraq.

404 posted on 12/18/2004 3:16:07 PM PST by Godebert
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To: HiJinx
"I haven't read those statements in context, but it looks to me like he's supporting Mayor Giuliani's work in NYC Post-9/11 and not taking a position on gun-control."

Supporting Bill Clinton's gun-control agenda doesn't look good in any context. I think I've already posted a link to the thread where he made the comments.

"I get the impression that you're not at all understanding what Mike is trying to say...on purpose...which is not a good thing."

I understand what he has said. So what exactly is it that YOU believe Mike is trying to say?

405 posted on 12/18/2004 3:21:09 PM PST by Godebert
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To: MikeinIraq
"If it were true, that would be one thing, but it isnt. you are taking things out of context with great skill..

Oh...now I have great skill, huh? Here's a link to the thread, Mike. Why don't you try and explain how your quotes in support of gun-control were taken out of context.

Giulliani thread from this summer

406 posted on 12/18/2004 3:32:01 PM PST by Godebert
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To: Godebert
I said where, not what....
407 posted on 12/18/2004 5:17:31 PM PST by GummyIII (Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.)
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To: GummyIII

Then you answered a question I never asked.


408 posted on 12/18/2004 5:22:35 PM PST by Godebert
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To: Godebert
You asked, "Thanks....What unit does he serve with?"

That was a "where" question to me... I knew you knew the "what"... Sheesh...circles, circles... peace, my friend. Time to let it go, methinks.

409 posted on 12/18/2004 5:37:32 PM PST by GummyIII (Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.)
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To: GummyIII

Since when is a "what" question a "where" question? I understand you were alerted to this thread to somehow help Mike. Do you usually jump into the fray without knowing all the facts?


410 posted on 12/18/2004 5:48:50 PM PST by Godebert
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To: Godebert

Does it matter? Grin...


411 posted on 12/18/2004 5:59:57 PM PST by GummyIII (Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.)
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To: GummyIII

It matters to me. Do you agree with Mike's anti-gun and pro-abortion positions?


412 posted on 12/18/2004 6:03:47 PM PST by Godebert
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To: Godebert

I don't know who's the most bored...me responding to you or you baiting me....lol. G'night.


413 posted on 12/18/2004 6:05:45 PM PST by GummyIII (Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.)
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To: GummyIII

So you're pleading the fifth and bailing out. Been a lot of that going on here.


414 posted on 12/18/2004 6:17:38 PM PST by Godebert
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To: Godebert

415 posted on 12/18/2004 6:26:44 PM PST by GummyIII (Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.)
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To: GummyIII

Heh....that horse ain't dead....he's just sleeping.


416 posted on 12/18/2004 6:33:19 PM PST by Godebert
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To: Godebert

It matters to me. Do you agree with Mike's anti-gun and pro-abortion positions?




Find one pro abortion stance I have ever taken? EVEN YOU CANT FABRICATE THAT!!!!

I am tired of you. If you keep responding to me, I will report you, is that clear?


417 posted on 12/18/2004 8:12:13 PM PST by MikefromOhio (23 days until I can leave Iraq and stop selling hotdogs in Baghdad....and boycotting boycotts)
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To: Godebert

MikeInIraq has already admitted that he is a civilian IT contractor, not a US soldier or Marine serving in Iraq.




and I never said I was a soldier or Marine in Iraq. You assumed that and assuming makes an @$$ out of U but not ME


418 posted on 12/18/2004 8:13:18 PM PST by MikefromOhio (23 days until I can leave Iraq and stop selling hotdogs in Baghdad....and boycotting boycotts)
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To: MikeinIraq; Admin Moderator
"and I never said I was a soldier or Marine in Iraq. You assumed that and assuming makes an @$$ out of U but not ME"

Yes....I assumed that you were serving in the military in Iraq until I learned that you were a civilian IT contractor. Many others have also assumed that from your screen name as evidenced from numerous "thank you for your service" responses that such a name elicits. You have not always corrected the misconception.

You have complained to the admin moderator about me pinging you to a related gun-control thread. I have been instructed by the moderator not to "ping" you. That is fine, but if you continue to respond to me on this thread with personal insults which are against the rules of this forum I will respond.

419 posted on 12/19/2004 2:30:21 AM PST by Godebert
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