I was walking down the bayou the other day when an elderly man pulled his car over and said as he looked at me in awe: “Did you make that coat?”
No, but I think Anthropologie would love that you think so, I thought, but didn’t say.
Then I learned from a Zumba sister that Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters (which are the same company) are huge supporters of anti-gay initiatives and anti choice. Gasp.
I found this site and it says this, which indicates a real buying dilemma:
Urban Outfitters: Richard Hayne, the Chairman of the hipsterish Urban Outfitters, is a notably right-wing Republican who generously supports GOP candidates and causes that vote for legislation against gay marriage. His company also operates stores under Free People and Anthropologie name.
NOTE: Glen Senk, the CEO of the parent company, Urban Outfitters, Inc., is an openly gay man who has been in a committed relationship for over 30 years. However, Richard Hayne is still the founder and current chairman and does indeed have a record for supporting right-wing Republicans who are against abortion and gay rights.
Not that I ever supported either Anthropologie or Urban Outfitters, but this is good to know. Hubby and I have an evermore dwindling list of bonafide retail units we allow ourselves to use, just because of the issues you touched here. Thankfully at our age we don’t need a whole lot anymore. It’s still good to say “It’s the principle, dammit!”
Damn straight Alice – I mean I love my coat and it was most likely made by third world country underpaid laborers and sold by a right wing CEO – good lord. I’m more and more convinced that a) we don’t need much at all and b) I’d rather buy it from my neighbor than any chain store.
Did you check this out on Snopes?
Snopes says this – http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/hayne.asp