Posted on 12/16/2004 11:22:07 AM PST by EveningStar
Several months ago, fashion magnate Kenneth Cole, who is married to one of Mario Cuomo’s daughters, came out with his Fall 2004 catalog. Mr. Cole used this catalog promote his liberal positions on certain issues. You can view the ads at the catalog website.
Pages 2-3:
Picture: A female model holds a telescope.
Caption: Every so often we renew our search for intelligent life. It is called an election. Are you putting us on?
Pages 6-7:
Picture: Two female models look at each other with tantalizing expressions.
Caption: 52% of Americans think same sex marriages don't deserve a good reception? Are you putting us on?
Pages 10-11:
Picture: A female model is posed with a young boy. The boy is pointing a pistol at the camera.
Caption: 40% of American homes with children have hidden guns. 87% of kids play hide and seek. Are you putting us on?
Pages 12-13:
Picture: A female model holds her finger in front of her mouth a wears a worried expression.
Caption: The new censorship guidelines protect us so well we are practically speechless. Are you putting us on?
Pages 16-17:
Male and female models are both wearing watches as though they are timing something.
Caption: In the time it takes to read this. Another person will have been infected with HIV. Are you putting us on?
Pages 22-23:
Picture: Three male models are standing. A black model is flanked by two white models. The white models are elevated.
Caption: It is affirmative. White males hold 97% of highest level corporate jobs in the U.S. Are you putting us on?
Pages 26-27:
Picture: Two mail models are posed with posters reading “VOTE.”
Caption: 1 out of 4 people in the world will never be allowed to vote in a general election. Are you putting us on?
Pages 30-31:
Picture: A male model is holding an unraveled roll of adding machine tape.
With the new $1 trillion deficit our leaders must think our future doesn't count. Are you putting us on?
Pages 34-35:
Picture: Two male models are standing. One is black, the other is white.
Conflicting evidence suggests 91% of the world just wants to get along. Are you putting us on?
ping
$500 for a pair of shoes. Are you putting us on?
Strange. I always thought this guy was a dinnermasher.
Can't say I agree with his viewpoints, but hey, it's his catalog. If he wants to promote his liberal views with his company, that's his choice. I just hope he's aware that he is losing some business (including mine).
I can't wear KC clothes though because men start hitting on me.
Agree on all points, especially the last one. ;)
I think someone is making much more from this than it's worth.
I am proud to report, that even though I own a pair of this Libs shoes, they only cost 6 bucks from a thrift store! I don't buy stuff designed by people I don't agree with...unless I find it in the Salvation Army on discount! LOL
I would say that I will stop buying Kenneth Cole merchandise, except never in a million years would I have ever contemplated buying Kenneth Cole merchandise in the first place...
ping
Looked at catalog and don't think those two women are an example of lesbianic marriage. They are too cute, not good ad. LOL
Not at all. Just having some fun.
What I think? I think you've lost a customer.
I guess I just didn't "get it". I guess I just never pay attention to these kind of catalogs. Now that I know who Cole is, I can avoid his stuff. Of course, at those prices I won't have to try that hard to avoid it.
Do you know what Diane von Furstenberg's politics are? LOL I absolutely adore her wrap dresses (they do wonders for skinny chicks like me! I actually get a figure, lol). The rest of her clothes are pretty great too. I would have to cry if she's a whacked out lib. Moderate, I can handle, but if she's out in left field, I'll be disconsolate! LOL
I am definitely not putting these people on.
Naw, KC is is in the $150-$200 range. Just bought a couple of pairs of boots from KC.
Still can't beat my Gucci loafers, though. Or anything by Bruno Magli.
Wel,I like Isaac Mizrahi, who is gay, and claims he voted for Bush because he was the cutest of the two! I could cry.. wah :(
I suggest you are shopping in the wrong stores:
1) Docksiders = fit for 99.99% of occasions excluding formal and when a suit is needed = $59.99 (or less on sale)
2) Bass weejuns - fit for anything except wearing a tux = $69.99 (or less on sale - I go to an outlet and pay $39.99) and weejuns are more comfortable than shoes costing 5x as much!!
3) Tennis shoes - for the tuxedo set - hey Hollyweird types wear them all the time - $19.99 at the end of the summer.
Now go buy a decent dinner with all I have saved you!!
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