should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s just a tote bag. Why do you need THAT exact tote bag? No one is going to stop you from buying it and most people won’t know or care, but if you live in an area and run in circles where people are aware of the brand, why?

I am a white woman and not everything is for you OP. It’s ok for there to be some things that you like and covet but cannot have.

It’s like cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes. If you have to ask if it’s wrong, it’s probably wrong. If you ask “if I do X Y Z, then is it ok?” It is wrong. If you have to justify or explain your choice, if you have to modify the costume to make it ok - that is your clue it is wrong.

If you feel you will have to explain your choice or if you will constantly wonder if POC are giving you stink eye when you carry the bag - it’s not worth it. Just find another tote bag.

OMG. Get a grip. Your absurdity just made me decide to buy one of these bags - which I previously had never heard of. I can't believe there are actually lunatics who think like this.

These are the kind of people that don't have any real Black friends to have conversations about these types of things.

[Anonymous]

FWIW: I saw one of these bags for the first time on Friday. A young woman was carrying one in a grocery store. It was quite nice looking and while it had this giant logo the logo was part of the leather so it looked more abstract.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FWIW: I saw one of these bags for the first time on Friday. A young woman was carrying one in a grocery store. It was quite nice looking and while it had this giant logo the logo was part of the leather so it looked more abstract.

I just saw an orange one for the first time the other day. I also just bought one for myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did and I wouldn't do it again. Gave it to a black friend. [/quotee




Explain yourself Pp?

I bought one (I'm white) and carried it and was harassed on the street by young black women. I have a low tolerance for that kind of interaction while going about my daily business so I gave it to a friend who presumably wouldn't catch shit for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I did and I wouldn't do it again. Gave it to a black friend. [/quotee




Explain yourself Pp?

I bought one (I'm white) and carried it and was harassed on the street by young black women. I have a low tolerance for that kind of interaction while going about my daily business so I gave it to a friend who presumably wouldn't catch shit for it.

Seriously? People have way too much time on their hands.

[Anonymous]

Just opened mine, love it. It fits my laptop perfectly. The color is great. Can’t wait to use it! Thanks for introducing me to it, op!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is the stupidest thing I ever heard. Like the white people wondering if they could see Black Panther in theater.

Yes it is stupid hence why OP is asking. I’m a foreigner too and I find America’s race taboos hard to understand. One mistake and u are cancelled with ur face all over social media. What a mean and vindictive society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s just a tote bag. Why do you need THAT exact tote bag? No one is going to stop you from buying it and most people won’t know or care, but if you live in an area and run in circles where people are aware of the brand, why?

I am a white woman and not everything is for you OP. It’s ok for there to be some things that you like and covet but cannot have.

It’s like cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes. If you have to ask if it’s wrong, it’s probably wrong. If you ask “if I do X Y Z, then is it ok?” It is wrong. If you have to justify or explain your choice, if you have to modify the costume to make it ok - that is your clue it is wrong.

If you feel you will have to explain your choice or if you will constantly wonder if POC are giving you stink eye when you carry the bag - it’s not worth it. Just find another tote bag.

I’m Latina and this is bs. This mentality is backwards and racist.

Notice PP that it is always white ppl coming up with these ridiculous rules. I’m Arab and I also think this mentality is racist and backwards

[Anonymous]

I find it unlikely that all of you who say you just bought the bag did so, since it's sold out almost everywhere. You are just trolls trying to rile people up.

[Anonymous]

it never occurred to me not to buy it bc I am white. I already have one so I guess it's too late for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I find it unlikely that all of you who say you just bought the bag did so, since it's sold out almost everywhere. You are just trolls trying to rile people up.

When op posted this I went on the site and bought one. It arrived a few days ago. Not that hard, you just have to have good timing. Op alerted me to the existence of the brand and I liked it so I got one. When I bought it there were maybe half of them still available, though most of the “better” colors (imho) were sold out in the small and medium. I got a medium in bronze which I liked a lot, probably would’ve gotten that or another metallic (all were avail when I bought it) or a neutral like black or tan. Maybe an hour after I bought it they were all gone so I guess it really is a cultish thing.

[Anonymous]

Forget about what people think and just buy the bag! No you’re not wrong for getting what you want! I think it’s awesome supporting black business. The problem with many people is that they care too much what people think and this is why so many people are miserable! No body should get to decide on what you buy, how you should look, and what you should wear!!! Just buy the bag.

[Anonymous]

What?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi all,

Telfar just came out with all colors and sizes of their bags and I love their bags. I am a non-American white woman and get confused about all the cultural/social norms that I did not grow up with. I was talking about it in the office and one of my colleagues said it would not be viewed favorably for a white woman to have a Telfar bag. I understand the sentiment since the brand is black owned and created, but wouldn't they want more people to buy their product and represent them? I don't know if I am actually in the wrong or not, and if I am I will be happy to not buy this. Any opinion is appreciated and please know i am not trying to start a controversy. It will probably all sell out before I can figure this out lol.

Thank you.

This is America. Buy and wear whatever you want.

[Anonymous]

Don't buy bc they are plastic and tacky.