Since Donald Trump won the US presidency, protests have taken on in different forms from massive street rallies across the country to celebrities publicly denouncing Trump's victory on television and in social media. A week and a half after the election results, French fashion designer, Sophie Theallet made a bold move by releasing an open letter to boycott Trump and his soon-to-be first lady, Melania Trump on her Twitter account, by not lending her any of her designs.
Sophie Theallet had dressed Michelle Obama in the past eight years. "As an independent fashion brand, we consider our voice an expression of our artistic and philosophical ideas. The Sophie Theallet brand stands against all discrimination and prejudice. Our runway shows, ad campaigns, and celebrity dressing have always been a celebration of diversity and a reflection of the world we live in," the designer wrote reported by People.Theallet made it clear that her brand's philosophy is had nothing to do with the upcoming administrations core beliefs. Her complete open letter in Twitter can be clicked here.
Theallet noted on her statement that she is well aware that it is not wise to get involved in politics. "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," she said. On the last part of her letter it read, "I encourage my fellow designers to do the same."
According to the magazine's source, she's not the only one in the fashion business who is not willing to dress the soon-to-be first family. The source also mentioned that it had already been going on for months that designers did not want to lend Melania, Ivanka and Tiffany their designs. The items they wore were bought by themselves or they used Ivanka's brand.
Designers like Michael Kors and Tory Burch chose to keep mum on the subject. On the other hand, Carolina Herrera expressed her views differently to Business of Fashion. "I think that in two or three months [designers] will reach out, because it's fashion. You'll see everyone dressing Melania. She's representing the United States," the longtime fashion designer said.
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