Anonymous
Post 09/24/2022 16:36     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
I'm black and I wouldn't care
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 22:30     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
We had this thread a year ago. https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/961462.page
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 22:02     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
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.



To PP’s credit….I really believe she was trying to be an ally and just didn’t or doesn’t understand that it’s perfectly okay. The designer wants EVERYONE to buy his things. Rich, poor, female, male, old, young….black…white and etc etc ….somehow PP was made to believe from the thread that it was an issue. It isn’t. I had never heard of the bag until today. I’m black. I googled to see what would cause anyone to think it was only for POC and couldn’t find anything but interviews from the designer and his site saying that it was for Everyone. I have to give Pp the benefit of the doubt because the thread made it sound like it was an issue. It clearly isn’t.

Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 21:49     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
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.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 18:45     Subject: Re:should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
Anonymous wrote:I did and I wouldn't do it again. Gave it to a black friend. [/quotee




Explain yourself Pp?
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 18:44     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
Ummmm. Please buy the bag if you want it. The owner says it’s for everyone and why wouldn’t it be? We need more people willing to support minority owner business.

Signed 43 year old black woman (I’ve been black for a long time) it’s okay! Promise! ☺️
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 18:43     Subject: Re:should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
I saw a woman carrying one that looked stunning last week in DC and comolimted her on it. I had no idea what the bag was until just now when I looked it up. I would 100% buy one. They are really pretty.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 18:37     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
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.


Says who, you?
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 18:35     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
I bought one two years ago and love it.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 18:01     Subject: Re:should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
I did and I wouldn't do it again. Gave it to a black friend.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 17:29     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
Me too! Medium Bronze. Hope I like the color. I need a new laptop bag!
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 17:17     Subject: Re:should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
OP thanks for alerting me to this restock. I got myself one and i am a white woman. Hope you got one too.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 17:12     Subject: Re:should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
The designer has no issue with anyone buying the product but there is a discussion around this staying an iconic item in the black community. I am a black woman and do not see why this should be the case when the designer could get more exposure and money.
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 17:04     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
I don't understand the controversy. The designer said only black people can buy her bags?
Anonymous
Post 09/23/2022 16:16     Subject: should i not buy a telfar bag because i am white?
Ugg did a collaboration with Telfar…I don’t think they are policing who buys their stuff. As long as you buy from Telfar, you are supporting a Black owned business and that is what is important.