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This is also posted in the activist/events forum here on DU.
I would like to boycott stores that carry the Von Dutch line of clothing. The name Von Dutch is the self proclaimed moniker of an infamous airbrush artist and sign painter. He was a racist and Nazi sympathizer. Though he is dead, someone purchased the right to his name from his daughters and has put it on clothing that became popular in young celebrity circles and with urban youth over the last year.
While I don't begrudge this man his millions, I don't like the fact that he is using the name of a man that notably hated minorities and signed letters "heil Hitler" just prior to his death. I don't like that these clothes have appealed to youth that saw Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Ashton Kucher and Puff Daddy wearing the items.
I feel that the current administration is one of hatred, exclusion and discrimination. These things can only exist if we allow them to seep into society through media, fashion, etc. By starting with one company that is promoting the name of a racist, intolerant man, we can send the message that the Democratic of this country refuse to endorse or put up with such messages.
We have to educate the public about the root of the name Von Dutch and what this man stood for. It's a small step toward eradicating hatred and disabling those that earn their living from it. Also let retailers know that we will not shop with them until these items are taken off their shelves and no longer carried in their stores.
Presently, the VonDutch website states it is carried in Bloomingdales in New York, California, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If I can provide an e-mail address and snail mail mailing address would any of you be willing to write letters stating you will no longer do business with a company that promotes racism, intolerance and hatred?
If you'd like more information on Von Dutch, who he was, or what he stood for please see my Von Dutch boycott thread in activist/events forum.
Thank you!
oh and p.s. The man that created the clothing line claimed he didn't know Von Dutch was a racist. At one time, he did allow people to return the shirts and other mdse to his stores for a refund if they didn't want them after finding this out. While this was a lovely gesture, I don't get why he would continue to churn out MORE mdse. with this guy's name on it, if he feels so badly about it... Ok, that was just fyi.
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