Does Fred Perry Clothier Support Proud Boys or are the PBs trying to Damage Their Brand?

[TheBlackAdder]

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Oregon deputies stand by as Proud Boys and Qanon cultists conduct rogue parade



Oregon sheriff's deputies stood by and watched as hundreds crowded the streets for an unpermitted parade organized by the right-wing Proud Boys extremist group.

City officials in Creswell had decided not to put on a July 4 parade due to lingering concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, but individuals who had attacked a Black Lives Matter march in November organized a rogue parade that Lane County sheriff's deputies monitored for possible criminal violations, reported The Register-Guard.

"Anybody that participates in or organizes the parade is subject to citation for violation of any state or local laws or ordinances," said Sgt. Scott Denham, of the Lane County Sheriff's Office. "The biggest thing is we want people to be safe right now. We'll worry about citations later probably. We'll document — there's three of us and way too many of them."

Deputies documented possible violations and will pursue citations against anyone seen breaking the law, the newspaper reported, but many residents opposed the event.

"They give this really nice facade and then if you scratch the surface at all, it becomes really clear," said Martha McReynolds Jr., a former Creswell city council member. "Creswell does not want a far-right job fair and recruitment rally."

The event drew Proud Boys members, Qanon cultists and Donald Trump supporters, and about 10 participants rode horses through the streets in violation of a city ordinance.

https://www.rawstory.com/proud-boys-parade/

Fred Perry has a bunch of subcultures listed on their site, but I don't see Neo-Nazi/White Supremacist Losers as one.


It looks like the Black & Yellow or Black & Gold shirts were retired, as they are no longer on their site. If you select one of their shirts, and view the color options, it's not listed in the dozens available.

https://www.fredperry.com/us/men/the-fred-perry-shirt

https://www.fredperry.com/us/men/the-fred-perry-shirt/m3600-m3600-a67.html


Here's the shirt at another site that is Out Of Stock
https://www.adaptorclothing.com/products/fred-perry-m3600-col-506-blacknew-yellow-fred-perry-mod-60s-laurel-wreath-pique-knit-tipped-polo-shirt-black--yellow.html


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[lapucelle]

1. The Fred Perry company publically rebuked the Proud Boys in 2020. The the black/yellow tipped polo

is no longer available in North America.

In a statement posted to its website, Fred Perry said it was “incredibly frustrating” to see the polo shirt and its laurel wreath logo become associated with the group.

The company said that although it sought to represent inclusivity and diversity “we have seen that the black/yellow/yellow twin tipped shirt is taking on a new and very different meaning in North America as a result of its association with the Proud Boys. That association is something we must do our best to end.”

The statement continued: “To be absolutely clear, if you see any Proud Boys material or products featuring our laurel wreath or any black/yellow/yellow related items, they have absolutely nothing to do with us, and we are working with our lawyers to pursue any unlawful use of our brand.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/28/fred-perry-withdraws-polo-shirt-adopted-by-far-right-proud-boys

You can read the full statement here:
https://help.fredperry.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013674918-Proud-Boys-Statement

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. Fred Perry had a problem with the far-right 'adopting' it going back to the early 80s

see eg https://www.france24.com/en/20130607-skinhead-linked-paris-death-clement-meric-fred-perry-connection

The company has always condemned the thugs, but they can't stop them from buying the producy.

[abqtommy]

3. I remember a comedy song by the Smothers Brothers back in the '60s that went:

One brother: I can see by your outfit that you are a cowboy
Other brother: I can see by your outfit that you are one too.
Together: We see by our outfits that we are both cowboys,
If you get an outfit you can be a cowboy too.

Now substitute "proud boy" and "proud boys" for "cowboy" and "cowboys" and we have a perfect parody.

I hope that Lane County law enforcement can have the last laugh.