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avebury

(10,952 posts)
Wed Aug 17, 2016, 09:03 PM Aug 2016

Jewelry Owner uses proceeds of Ivanka Trump's purchase to support Hillary Clinton.


http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/08/17/ivanka-trump-jewelry-brand/88916826/

"Dear Ivanka," the note begins, "thank you for your web order! We're happy to let you know that the proceeds of your sale have been generously donated to the American Immigration Council, the Everytown for Gun Safety Organization, and the Hillary Clinton campaign. We hope you enjoy your new Lady Grey #helixcuff. Best, Sabine and Jill."

According to The Cut and other outlets, Martinelli issued a statement clarifying that the indie brand's response was not so much a condemnation of Ivanka as a pointed critique of her father's political views.

"While we were flattered to receive an order from Ivanka Trump, our social and political views couldn't be further from those of the Trump campaign," Martinelli noted. "When we received her order, we instantly felt compelled to take the money and donate it to a few organizations that were more aligned with our ideals."
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Jewelry Owner uses proceeds of Ivanka Trump's purchase to support Hillary Clinton. (Original Post) avebury Aug 2016 OP
I love this story. cali Aug 2016 #1
this is great... dhill926 Aug 2016 #2
Maybe they could purchase some products in solidarity. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2016 #4
Ha! liberal N proud Aug 2016 #3
Why would Ivanka buy this? Sanity Claws Aug 2016 #5

Sanity Claws

(21,847 posts)
5. Why would Ivanka buy this?
Thu Aug 18, 2016, 07:03 PM
Aug 2016

I kept thinking about that because I don't see her wearing it. Maybe it is a gift for someone she doesn't like much. Nor maybe it is to copy it and put it in her own line of clothes and accessories. She has been caught copying designs before so I think it is the latter possibility.
Glad the designer reacted as she did.

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