Fashion designer refuses to dress Melania Trump

[mystery-ak]

Fashion designer refuses to dress Melania Trump
By Judy Kurtz - 11/18/16 12:47 PM EST

A fashion designer whose styles have been sported by Michelle Obama is boycotting dressing Melania Trump, saying she encourages “my fellow designers to do the same” when it comes to outfitting the next first lady.

"As one who celebrates and strives for diversity, individual freedom and respect for all lifestyles, I will not participate in dressing or associating in any way with the next First Lady," Sophie Theallet wrote in a letter this week.

“The rhetoric of racism, sexism, and xenophobia unleashed by her husband’s presidential campaign are incompatible with the shared values we live by,” Theallet wrote about President-elect Donald Trump.

“I encourage my fellow designers to do the same,” she continued.

“I am well aware it is not wise to get involved in politics,” the fashion maven wrote. “That said, as a family-owned company, our bottom line is not just about money. We value our artistic freedom and always humbly seek to contribute to a more humane, conscious and ethical way to create in this world.”

Theallet appears to be the first designer to snub Melania Trump before the former model moves into the executive mansion. While other designers have spoken out against Donald Trump, they’ve still expressed a willingness to dress his wife.

"It would be hypocritical to say no to dressing a Trump," Marcus Wainwright of Rag & Bone, told The New York Times last week. "If we say we are about inclusivity and making American manufacturing great again, then we have to put that before personal political beliefs."

In her Thursday note, Theallet — whose outfits Michelle Obama has worn on multiple occasions — wrote, “As an immigrant myself in this country, I have been blessed with the opportunity to pursue my dreams in the USA. Dressing the First Lady Michelle Obama for the past 8 years has been a highlight and an honor.”

"The Sophie Theallet brand stands against all discrimination and prejudice,” wrote Theallet, saying the brand's runway shows, ad campaigns and celebrity dressings have been "a celebration of diversity."
 

http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/306763-fashion-designer-refuses-to-dress-melania-trump

[mystery-ak]

What a b'tch...I am sure there are many designers who would love to showcase their designs by Melania wearing them

[Norm Lenhart]

What a b'tch...I am sure there are many designers who would love to showcase their designs by Melania wearing them

Good. Let the nutcases marginalize themselves. There is little talent at the top to that industry to begin with.

Boob belts anyone?

[DCPatriot]

Heck....I'll volunteer.   

[Smokin Joe]

Good. Let the nutcases marginalize themselves. There is little talent at the top to that industry to begin with.

Boob belts anyone?

Well, at least the drapes, bedspreads, and the breezeway cushion covers will be safe for a while...

[Victoria33]

What a b'tch...I am sure there are many designers who would love to showcase their designs by Melania wearing them

@mystery-ak

No, don't think she is a b'tch, no more than bakers who refuse to bake a cake for homo marriage.  No more than Chick Fila, who use their religious beliefs in their business, no more than Hobby Lobby use their religious beliefs to close on Sunday.  This designer is using her political beliefs to run their family business.  I don't see her as any different than any other business that chooses to do this or that due to whatever they believe. 

There are also apartment buildings in New York who are removing the TRUMP name off their buildings.  That is their right since he does not own the buildings.  They were paying him to have his name there and now they are dumping his name.

[Gov Bean Counter]

Well, at least the drapes, bedspreads, and the breezeway cushion covers will be safe for a while...

 

[libertybele]

Heck....I'll volunteer.   

Lol ... you'd do one helluva job, I'm sure D.C.   

[libertybele]

Melina is a fashion model; I don't think she's going to have a difficult time at all looking chic and put together.

[mystery-ak]

@mystery-ak

No, don't think she is a b'tch, no more than bakers who refuse to bake a cake for homo marriage.  No more than Chick Fila, who use their religious beliefs in their business, no more than Hobby Lobby use their religious beliefs to close on Sunday.  This designer is using her political beliefs to run their family business.  I don't see her as any different than any other business that chooses to do this or that due to whatever they believe. 

There are also apartment buildings in New York who are removing the TRUMP name off their buildings.  That is their right since he does not own the buildings.  They were paying him to have his name there and now they are dumping his name.

You are right in that regard but what irked me the most was her statement and asking fellow designers to do the same...

[Norm Lenhart]

Melina is a fashion model; I don't think she's going to have a difficult time at all looking chic and put together.

I expect to see "If you dress her, you'll never work in this town again." Remember that the Fashion industry is ruled by the most 'drama queen' of gay men. they are vindictive by nature.

[libertybele]

I expect to see "If you dress her, you'll never work in this town again." Remember that the Fashion industry is ruled by the most 'drama queen' of gay men. they are vindictive by nature.

Yikes you are correct; I forget about all the drama 'queens'!

[Smokin Joe]

@mystery-ak

No, don't think she is a b'tch, no more than bakers who refuse to bake a cake for homo marriage.  No more than Chick Fila, who use their religious beliefs in their business, no more than Hobby Lobby use their religious beliefs to close on Sunday.  This designer is using her political beliefs to run their family business.  I don't see her as any different than any other business that chooses to do this or that due to whatever they believe. 

There are also apartment buildings in New York who are removing the TRUMP name off their buildings.  That is their right since he does not own the buildings.  They were paying him to have his name there and now they are dumping his name.

Precisely!

It is her business, let her cater to the clientele she wants to. That is, and should be her right.

From a slightly different perspective, would you want to force anyone to provide a service or create a product for you who did NOT want your business? 

[Smokin Joe]

I expect to see "If you dress her, you'll never work in this town again." Remember that the Fashion industry is ruled by the most 'drama queen' of gay men. they are vindictive by nature.

What better way to marginalize the whole bloody lot of them?

You can't tell me a straight guy doesn't know what looks good on a woman and couldn't design outfits for the ladies. Sheesh!

[Norm Lenhart]

What better way to marginalize the whole bloody lot of them?

You can't tell me a straight guy doesn't know what looks good on a woman and couldn't design outfits for the ladies. Sheesh!

I agree completely. I am hoping they launch a full hate campaign and piss even more people off across the spectrum doing it. Only Nixon can go to China.

The Fashion industry is just like and a symbiote of the MSM. They arent as 'needed' or important as they think they are. I fully expect there are many designers not "PC" enough (not green/gay/lulticulti etc.) to have been accepted into the club just as plenty of conservative journos were either forced out or quit.

They are still there. And available. Given a chance to shine, they will. And the pink triangle will take it in the shorts in an unwanted manner because of their blinders.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Sophie Theallet "celebrates and strives for diversity" unless it conflicts with her opinion.

[Silver Pines]

Well, at least the drapes, bedspreads, and the breezeway cushion covers will be safe for a while...

Lmao

[Silver Pines]

Melina is a fashion model; I don't think she's going to have a difficult time at all looking chic and put together.

I doubt she'll have a problem finding designers to work with.

I think it will be interesting to see her fashion choices.  Michelle has been a no-taste disaster.  It's always said that Laura Bush was very ladylike, and she was, but IMO her clothing was also pretty boring and dowdy.

[Right_in_Virginia]

I report, you decide @mystery-ak 

Melania:                                                                                                 From the Sophie Theallet winter collection:
                         



(I may be too optimistic here ... but I'm guessing Melania's going to be just fine  )

[Puss-N-Boots]

@mystery-ak

No, don't think she is a b'tch, no more than bakers who refuse to bake a cake for homo marriage.  No more than Chick Fila, who use their religious beliefs in their business, no more than Hobby Lobby use their religious beliefs to close on Sunday.  This designer is using her political beliefs to run their family business.  I don't see her as any different than any other business that chooses to do this or that due to whatever they believe. 

There are also apartment buildings in New York who are removing the TRUMP name off their buildings.  That is their right since he does not own the buildings.  They were paying him to have his name there and now they are dumping his name.

I completely agree with you.  The difference here is that she didn't refuse Melania's request.  This was a preemptive "I won't do it" even though Melania has not asked for anything.  A bit presumptuous, but not bitchy.

[Puss-N-Boots]

I want that dress!

[musiclady]

Precisely!

It is her business, let her cater to the clientele she wants to. That is, and should be her right.

From a slightly different perspective, would you want to force anyone to provide a service or create a product for you who did NOT want your business? 

Especially in a business that attaches straight pins close to one's body.......

[Fantom]

What a b'tch...I am sure there are many designers who would love to showcase their designs by Melania wearing them

You know they ban people for skirting the profanity checker here don't you?  What they don't... cool.. carry on.   

[mystery-ak]

You know they ban people for skirting the profanity checker here don't you?  What they don't... cool.. carry on.   

They do?..Ooops I better be careful then..

[bolobaby]

"The Trumps are a danger to society... Now, let's all get back out there and smash more windows, burn more cars, and beat up more Trump voters!"