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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRetailers are selling 'I really care' jackets in response to Melania Trump to raise money for immigr
During her travels to visit immigrant children in Texas, Melania Trump wore a jacket that left many puzzled. The jacket featured the phrase "I really don't care, do u?" which sparked much discussion over the intent of the message. It's also prompted several brands to take action and use their platform to issue a response.
Online retailer Wildfang quickly released a response in the form of merchandise featuring the phrase, "I really care, don't u?"
The brand is currently selling three versions of the jacket ($98) and a matching T-shirt ($40), with 100% of the proceeds going to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) in Texas. For Wildfang's founder Emma McIlroy, the idea for the line of products was almost immediate.
"It seemed fairly obvious to us, what's happened this week in our country is appalling," McIlroy said in a statement provided to INSIDER. "Our whole team is outraged and we refuse to stand by and watch. We stand proudly with immigrants and support their rights and RAICES does amazing things for these families."
So far the collection has sold out twice and already raised $30,000 in the span of a few hours.
"Our customers have gone bananas over this," McIlroy said. "The support is overwhelming and we couldn't be more proud to align with them in support of these families."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/retailers-are-selling-i-really-care-jackets-in-response-to-melania-trump-to-raise-money-for-immigrant-families--and-theyve-already-sold-out-twice/ar-AAz1XYL?ocid=spartandhp
Online retailer Wildfang quickly released a response in the form of merchandise featuring the phrase, "I really care, don't u?"
The brand is currently selling three versions of the jacket ($98) and a matching T-shirt ($40), with 100% of the proceeds going to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) in Texas. For Wildfang's founder Emma McIlroy, the idea for the line of products was almost immediate.
"It seemed fairly obvious to us, what's happened this week in our country is appalling," McIlroy said in a statement provided to INSIDER. "Our whole team is outraged and we refuse to stand by and watch. We stand proudly with immigrants and support their rights and RAICES does amazing things for these families."
So far the collection has sold out twice and already raised $30,000 in the span of a few hours.
"Our customers have gone bananas over this," McIlroy said. "The support is overwhelming and we couldn't be more proud to align with them in support of these families."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/retailers-are-selling-i-really-care-jackets-in-response-to-melania-trump-to-raise-money-for-immigrant-families--and-theyve-already-sold-out-twice/ar-AAz1XYL?ocid=spartandhp
This is the kind of thing I like to see!
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Retailers are selling 'I really care' jackets in response to Melania Trump to raise money for immigr (Original Post)
Initech
Jun 2018
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I would buy a safari green "Yes, I really do care" (jacket inspired) silicone/rubber bracelet
Freethinker65
Jun 2018
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lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)1. Great idea; these kids need all the help they can get.
Freethinker65
(10,118 posts)2. I would buy a safari green "Yes, I really do care" (jacket inspired) silicone/rubber bracelet
C_U_L8R
(45,047 posts)3. Zara could have responded with something great but no.
How about an app that lets you make your own...