The case of the high-flying market analyst accused of a road rage incident in Auckland comes down to whether or not he took a reasonable risk when he drove off, a court has heard.
Guy Hallwright, who works for investment banking company Forsyth Barr, has pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard.
Judge Raoul Neave summed the case up to the jury at Auckland District Court this morning before they retired to consider their verdict.
"The question will be: 'What was the nature of the risk?"'
Judge Neave told the jurors they will need to put themselves in the shoes of Hallwright as he drove off.
The court has heard how Hallwright and another motorist - Sung Jin Kim - were waiting at the busy intersection of Symonds St and Mt Eden Rd in September 2010.
Hallwright said yesterday that Mr Kim tooted at him before Hallwright turned down Mt Eden Rd and pulled over to find a park.
He said Mr Kim followed him, kept tooting and also pulled over.
Hallwright told the court that he got out of his car, opened Mr Kim's door and asked him in a loud voice "What is your problem?"
Mr Kim then approached Hallwright's car. Hallwright said he had his daughter in the car with him and was concerned about what Mr Kim was going to do.
But the Crown said Hallwright could have sat in his car and did not need to drive off. Prosecutor Ross Burns said in his closing yesterday that Hallwright must have seen Mr Kim and must have known there was a serious risk to Mr Kim's safety when he drove off.
Mr Kim was left with two broken legs and has told the court he needed eight lots of surgery.
Judge Neave said the case came down to what risk Hallwright thought there was in driving off.
He told the jurors to put any feelings of sympathy and prejudice out of their minds for Mr Kim's injuries or the predicament that Hallwright is in.
2012年6月28日星期四
2012年6月27日星期三
Lawyers for Kohl’s Sue Retailer over Zooey Deschanel Lawsuit
Lawyers for Kohl’s Department Stores have turned the tables on their client by filing a lawsuit against the national retailer, demanding more than $600,000 in attorney fees after settling a lawsuit with actress Zooey Deschanel for $100,000.
Deschanel, star of the Fox show, New Girl, had filed a lawsuit in December 2010, claiming she had an oral contract with the shoemaker Steve Madden to use her name and likeness for a “Zooey” line of shoes. She claims the shoemaker repudiated the contract with her agent but it was later discovered that Steve Madden had an agreement with shoemaker Candie’s to distribute “Candie’s Zooey shoes” at Kohl’s.
The actress said she was never paid for the endorsement deal.
Kohl’s retained the law firm, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, in August 2011, replacing prior counsel because Sheppard Mullin “would be better qualified to handle” the prospect of depositions of senior executives, “substantial exposure to additional lawsuits for the similar use of celebrity names, such as Cher and Madonna, for Kohl’s shoe lines,” among other issues, the suit claims.
Unfortunately, the lawyers didn’t learn from their own lawsuit and proceeded without a written agreement from Kohl’s.
“Due to these pending issues at the time of Sheppard Mullin’s substitution, immediate action was necessary and there was no time to wait to act until after obtaining a written engagement agreement,” the suit states. But Sheppard Mullin claims they sent their hourly rates to Kohl’s in a letter, and that the rates were “discussed and orally agreed to by Kohl’s.”
The law firm filed a lawsuit against Kohl’s in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, claiming Kohl’s isn’t paying up as they orally promised and suing Kohl’s for breach of contract among other complaints.
Kohl’s and Sheppard Mullin did not immediately return a request for comment.
Kohl’s refused to pay Sheppard Mullins “on the grounds that the fees incurred were disproportionate to the value of the case, which Kohl’s valued based on the amount of the settlement, ignoring the facts that [Deschanel] demanded $1.7 million in damages, that a loss in the case would mean significant exposure to additional similar lawsuits, and that Kohl’s faced potential sanctions.”
In early October 2011, Deschanel demanded $1.7 million “and it did not appear that settlement would be possible,” the suit claims.
“Through Sheppard Mullin’s diligent efforts in October 2011, particularly in resolving discovery battles and identifying experts, the tide turned in Kohl’s favor,” the lawsuit claims.
At the end of October 2011, Deschanel agreed to settle with Kohl’s for $100,000 in damages, according to the court filing.
Meanwhile, the law firm racked up $608,694.67 in legal fees from August to November 2011.
Kohl’s rejected the invoices submitted by Sheppard Mullin and disputed the amount of fees owed, the suit states. The retailer “criticized Sheppard Mullin for preparing for trial and undertaking tasks it thought its prior counsel was doing,” the suit states.
Deschanel, star of the Fox show, New Girl, had filed a lawsuit in December 2010, claiming she had an oral contract with the shoemaker Steve Madden to use her name and likeness for a “Zooey” line of shoes. She claims the shoemaker repudiated the contract with her agent but it was later discovered that Steve Madden had an agreement with shoemaker Candie’s to distribute “Candie’s Zooey shoes” at Kohl’s.
The actress said she was never paid for the endorsement deal.
Kohl’s retained the law firm, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, in August 2011, replacing prior counsel because Sheppard Mullin “would be better qualified to handle” the prospect of depositions of senior executives, “substantial exposure to additional lawsuits for the similar use of celebrity names, such as Cher and Madonna, for Kohl’s shoe lines,” among other issues, the suit claims.
Unfortunately, the lawyers didn’t learn from their own lawsuit and proceeded without a written agreement from Kohl’s.
“Due to these pending issues at the time of Sheppard Mullin’s substitution, immediate action was necessary and there was no time to wait to act until after obtaining a written engagement agreement,” the suit states. But Sheppard Mullin claims they sent their hourly rates to Kohl’s in a letter, and that the rates were “discussed and orally agreed to by Kohl’s.”
The law firm filed a lawsuit against Kohl’s in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, claiming Kohl’s isn’t paying up as they orally promised and suing Kohl’s for breach of contract among other complaints.
Kohl’s and Sheppard Mullin did not immediately return a request for comment.
Kohl’s refused to pay Sheppard Mullins “on the grounds that the fees incurred were disproportionate to the value of the case, which Kohl’s valued based on the amount of the settlement, ignoring the facts that [Deschanel] demanded $1.7 million in damages, that a loss in the case would mean significant exposure to additional similar lawsuits, and that Kohl’s faced potential sanctions.”
In early October 2011, Deschanel demanded $1.7 million “and it did not appear that settlement would be possible,” the suit claims.
“Through Sheppard Mullin’s diligent efforts in October 2011, particularly in resolving discovery battles and identifying experts, the tide turned in Kohl’s favor,” the lawsuit claims.
At the end of October 2011, Deschanel agreed to settle with Kohl’s for $100,000 in damages, according to the court filing.
Meanwhile, the law firm racked up $608,694.67 in legal fees from August to November 2011.
Kohl’s rejected the invoices submitted by Sheppard Mullin and disputed the amount of fees owed, the suit states. The retailer “criticized Sheppard Mullin for preparing for trial and undertaking tasks it thought its prior counsel was doing,” the suit states.
2012年6月26日星期二
why we need to pay extra attention when buying them
Stylist Jen Clyde came on GTU to talk about 2012 Summer Shoes you must have and tips on the right ones for your body!
"One cannot say “women” without saying “shoes”. It seems that these are two inseparable words. Besides being a fashion statement, shoes reflect a part of our personality and emotional state.
They are an essential item in everyone's wardrobe and this is why we need to pay extra attention when buying them. However, finding the perfect pair can be a tricky business, as we are looking for something trendy, yet comfortable that must also emphasize our best features and camouflage flaws.
Learning a few basic tips, you can find the perfect shoes for body types.
The Wedge- Not only should this shoe be a petite girls dream but it is hot this summer of 2012, seen all over the runway and now should be on you cute feet. Love all the different prints on the wedge and bright colors. This season if you want you legs to look longer and leaner you want a
wedge in you closet.
Flat and Funky: So flats always look better on a longer leg but a way that a shorter girl can wear these and have the longer sexy leg look is getting them in a more pointer toe not rounded. This summer everyone loves a flat to wear with all our long summer walks so if you are a girl who is shorter and wants to still look great in flats go for the pointer toe.
WARNING IF YOU HAVE BIG FEET STAY AWAY FROM POINTER SHOES, THEY WILL
ONLY MAKE THEM LOOK LONGER.
Boat Shoes: One of my top faves this season that I feel can make any body look cute. They come in flats or wedges so for a tall gal or short your ok to rocks these shoes this season.
Boots: Ok so summer and boots? You think no way. Well you can get a cute ankle boot with a cute floral design that makes the summer bloom out on your feet. If you have skinny calves go for the ones that are big and baggy around your calf making it look and appear larger and give you
more balance.
WARNING: IF YOU HAVE THINKER ANKLES OR CALVES STAY AWAY FROM ANKLE BOOTS...BIG NO NO!
Sandals: My most fave sandals this season is the lace up sandal or the gladiator style. I know that style has been out for a couple of years but I love it! Still hot right now and love the look on the foot. Sandals can look weird on girls if it’s a lace up the leg if you have bigger legs. Stay with
with a sandal lower on your foot. If you have thin legs go with the lace up and cage style because it makes it appear more balanced.
"One cannot say “women” without saying “shoes”. It seems that these are two inseparable words. Besides being a fashion statement, shoes reflect a part of our personality and emotional state.
They are an essential item in everyone's wardrobe and this is why we need to pay extra attention when buying them. However, finding the perfect pair can be a tricky business, as we are looking for something trendy, yet comfortable that must also emphasize our best features and camouflage flaws.
Learning a few basic tips, you can find the perfect shoes for body types.
The Wedge- Not only should this shoe be a petite girls dream but it is hot this summer of 2012, seen all over the runway and now should be on you cute feet. Love all the different prints on the wedge and bright colors. This season if you want you legs to look longer and leaner you want a
wedge in you closet.
Flat and Funky: So flats always look better on a longer leg but a way that a shorter girl can wear these and have the longer sexy leg look is getting them in a more pointer toe not rounded. This summer everyone loves a flat to wear with all our long summer walks so if you are a girl who is shorter and wants to still look great in flats go for the pointer toe.
WARNING IF YOU HAVE BIG FEET STAY AWAY FROM POINTER SHOES, THEY WILL
ONLY MAKE THEM LOOK LONGER.
Boat Shoes: One of my top faves this season that I feel can make any body look cute. They come in flats or wedges so for a tall gal or short your ok to rocks these shoes this season.
Boots: Ok so summer and boots? You think no way. Well you can get a cute ankle boot with a cute floral design that makes the summer bloom out on your feet. If you have skinny calves go for the ones that are big and baggy around your calf making it look and appear larger and give you
more balance.
WARNING: IF YOU HAVE THINKER ANKLES OR CALVES STAY AWAY FROM ANKLE BOOTS...BIG NO NO!
Sandals: My most fave sandals this season is the lace up sandal or the gladiator style. I know that style has been out for a couple of years but I love it! Still hot right now and love the look on the foot. Sandals can look weird on girls if it’s a lace up the leg if you have bigger legs. Stay with
with a sandal lower on your foot. If you have thin legs go with the lace up and cage style because it makes it appear more balanced.
2012年6月25日星期一
Teacher Jennifer Jones thought 200 pairs of shoes would be a success
Firefighter David Sakaki was a bit more optimistic — he thought students at his alma mater, Kay Bingham elementary, might get 500 pairs.
Today, there are about 4,500 pairs of shoes in a container, the result of a campaign at the school to collect shoes to send to needy families in Nicaragua.
Sakaki, who has made several trips to the Central American country, said he’s not sure when the container will be shipped out.
The goal is to send two containers — a second one was recently bought — along with four donated firetrucks, so logistics are a bit hard to predict, he said.
When the containers — and Kamloops firefighters and friends who will be heading down to distribute the items — arrive in Nicaragua, they’ll be met by a documentary film crew that works with a British agency, Small Steps.
Amy Hanson, who created the organization, has set a goal for herself — to visit every rubbish heap in the world where children and their families are living and try to help them.
Hanson said her agency delivered several aid projects in Nicaragua last year, recording the events and posting them online at smallstepsproject.org.
“The last one we visited was Chinandega and we planned to go back and deliver there,” Hanson said.
“Then, David [Sakaki] saw the film, collected 4,500 shoes and is shipping them down with other aid.
“So, yes, our cameraman is going to fly over and follow their journey and do drop-offs to the dumps and projects where we have already delivered.”
Jones and her young students will be involved with Hanson’s group, too — and they won’t have to leave their classrooms to do it.
The students are going to get involved with Hanson’s major fundraiser — celebrity shoes.
They’ll be writing to their favourite famous person, asking them to donate a pair of shoes to Small Steps.
Hanson puts them on eBay and sells them, using the money generated to run the agency.
“I hoping they target Justin Bieber,” Hanson said.
“One pair of shoes from him could change the lives of thousands of children.”
There are many
lessons the students have learned, Jones said.
She and other teachers at the school used the collecting and sorting to supplement math lessons.
Students learned more about Nicaragua, about poverty and about helping others.
For Sakaki, the success was particularly sweet because it took him back to his elementary school, something he said was a great feeling.
For Jones, the success went beyond the educational aspects to the simple reality her students learned: Kamloops is a community that cares — and even young children can inspire people to help others.
Today, there are about 4,500 pairs of shoes in a container, the result of a campaign at the school to collect shoes to send to needy families in Nicaragua.
Sakaki, who has made several trips to the Central American country, said he’s not sure when the container will be shipped out.
The goal is to send two containers — a second one was recently bought — along with four donated firetrucks, so logistics are a bit hard to predict, he said.
When the containers — and Kamloops firefighters and friends who will be heading down to distribute the items — arrive in Nicaragua, they’ll be met by a documentary film crew that works with a British agency, Small Steps.
Amy Hanson, who created the organization, has set a goal for herself — to visit every rubbish heap in the world where children and their families are living and try to help them.
Hanson said her agency delivered several aid projects in Nicaragua last year, recording the events and posting them online at smallstepsproject.org.
“The last one we visited was Chinandega and we planned to go back and deliver there,” Hanson said.
“Then, David [Sakaki] saw the film, collected 4,500 shoes and is shipping them down with other aid.
“So, yes, our cameraman is going to fly over and follow their journey and do drop-offs to the dumps and projects where we have already delivered.”
Jones and her young students will be involved with Hanson’s group, too — and they won’t have to leave their classrooms to do it.
The students are going to get involved with Hanson’s major fundraiser — celebrity shoes.
They’ll be writing to their favourite famous person, asking them to donate a pair of shoes to Small Steps.
Hanson puts them on eBay and sells them, using the money generated to run the agency.
“I hoping they target Justin Bieber,” Hanson said.
“One pair of shoes from him could change the lives of thousands of children.”
There are many
lessons the students have learned, Jones said.
She and other teachers at the school used the collecting and sorting to supplement math lessons.
Students learned more about Nicaragua, about poverty and about helping others.
For Sakaki, the success was particularly sweet because it took him back to his elementary school, something he said was a great feeling.
For Jones, the success went beyond the educational aspects to the simple reality her students learned: Kamloops is a community that cares — and even young children can inspire people to help others.
2012年6月24日星期日
Here’s how you can look sporty without trying too hard
WE all know that exercise is good for us. But given our hectic schedules, it’s more likely that most of us will stay ensconced in our armchair and clicking the remote control would be about the most exercise we’re ever going to get. That is, if we’re not typing away at the work desk.
Well, even if you’re not about to hit the gym anytime soon, there’s no harm looking the part! That’s half the battle won and judging by the looks of these gorgeous summer shoes, you’ll surely want to show them off in the sporting arena too.
Nike Sportswear has designed a whole new range of shoes to complement your on-pitch presence with an off-pitch look to pull off that alpha athlete style.
Drawing inspiration from its heritage, the Summer 2012 collection celebrates the sporting moments that have defined the brand, products and athletes through the years.
Here’s a glance at what’s cool for summer and in Malaysia, that means all year round.
Cortez: The icon of Nike’s earliest impact in the sports world, it’s still a classic after 40 years. Available in two iconic styles – Premium full grain leather or waterproof, three-layer lightweight upper. Made with pioneering cushion and flexible innovations for the running shoe, Nike developed the Cortez with the 100-mile a week, concrete-surface die-hard runner in mind. The original has been upgraded and female fans can also look for the Lady Cortez featuring a deconstructed upper for a sleek look that complements the slim profile of a female’s foot. Available in a wide range of colours, the premium version comes in leather and a lightweight nylon version just like the original.
GS Polo: Born on the court of grand traditions, grandstands and grand slams, the GS Polo has seen some of the grandest sports moments. Thanks to its versatility reflected in its timeless cut and the fold of the collar, this model has been given the white-glove treatment and embodies all the innovations of its athletic counterpart.
N98: A staple at the intersection of sport and street, the N98 track jacket is defined by the striking stripe down the sleeve and a tailored fit. The ultimate interpretation of the classic created for the 1998 Brazilian national team, the N98 is a mash-up of sport and style. The flat-ribbing, bonded seams and high collar mirror the blind speed and smooth style of the Brazilian team.
Well, even if you’re not about to hit the gym anytime soon, there’s no harm looking the part! That’s half the battle won and judging by the looks of these gorgeous summer shoes, you’ll surely want to show them off in the sporting arena too.
Nike Sportswear has designed a whole new range of shoes to complement your on-pitch presence with an off-pitch look to pull off that alpha athlete style.
Drawing inspiration from its heritage, the Summer 2012 collection celebrates the sporting moments that have defined the brand, products and athletes through the years.
Here’s a glance at what’s cool for summer and in Malaysia, that means all year round.
Cortez: The icon of Nike’s earliest impact in the sports world, it’s still a classic after 40 years. Available in two iconic styles – Premium full grain leather or waterproof, three-layer lightweight upper. Made with pioneering cushion and flexible innovations for the running shoe, Nike developed the Cortez with the 100-mile a week, concrete-surface die-hard runner in mind. The original has been upgraded and female fans can also look for the Lady Cortez featuring a deconstructed upper for a sleek look that complements the slim profile of a female’s foot. Available in a wide range of colours, the premium version comes in leather and a lightweight nylon version just like the original.
GS Polo: Born on the court of grand traditions, grandstands and grand slams, the GS Polo has seen some of the grandest sports moments. Thanks to its versatility reflected in its timeless cut and the fold of the collar, this model has been given the white-glove treatment and embodies all the innovations of its athletic counterpart.
N98: A staple at the intersection of sport and street, the N98 track jacket is defined by the striking stripe down the sleeve and a tailored fit. The ultimate interpretation of the classic created for the 1998 Brazilian national team, the N98 is a mash-up of sport and style. The flat-ribbing, bonded seams and high collar mirror the blind speed and smooth style of the Brazilian team.
2012年6月20日星期三
Local fruits inspire Ho to win
Vinky Ho, 28, said it took her three months to come up with the design and production, which she named as tropical temptations.
"I got my inspiration from our local fruits like durian, mangosteen, watermelon and banana and I used synthethic leather and fish skin to finish the design," the Kuala Lumpur lass said.
Ho was speaking at a press conference on Malaysia's Shoe Design Talents here yesterday, which was attended by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
For her effort, Ho walked away with RMB50,000 (RM25,120) worth of scholarship for emerging the overall champion besides the first prize in the Ladies Boots Category, which carries RMB3,000 prize money for the same entry.
Ho, who beat 300 pairs of entries from 10 countries for the grand prize, added a local celebrity had expressed interest in her design and asked Ho to sell it to her.
Asked on her scholarship plans, Ho said she was still undecided on where she would further her studies.
Besides Ho, Malaysian entries also took the second prize in the Men's Wear category, third prize in Ladies Trendy Wear category and second prize in Ladies Boots category.
Malaysia had entered 20 pairs of shoes in the competition which took place on May 30.
Earlier in her speech, Dr Ng said parents could consider shoe designing as a career for their children besides the traditional professions of medicine and engineering.
She also said that the shoe industry contributed RM1 billion to the country's economy.
"Tourists come to Malaysia to buy shoes that are produced here like Vinci, Sembonia, Bonia, Larry and Lewre," she said.
"I got my inspiration from our local fruits like durian, mangosteen, watermelon and banana and I used synthethic leather and fish skin to finish the design," the Kuala Lumpur lass said.
Ho was speaking at a press conference on Malaysia's Shoe Design Talents here yesterday, which was attended by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
For her effort, Ho walked away with RMB50,000 (RM25,120) worth of scholarship for emerging the overall champion besides the first prize in the Ladies Boots Category, which carries RMB3,000 prize money for the same entry.
Ho, who beat 300 pairs of entries from 10 countries for the grand prize, added a local celebrity had expressed interest in her design and asked Ho to sell it to her.
Asked on her scholarship plans, Ho said she was still undecided on where she would further her studies.
Besides Ho, Malaysian entries also took the second prize in the Men's Wear category, third prize in Ladies Trendy Wear category and second prize in Ladies Boots category.
Malaysia had entered 20 pairs of shoes in the competition which took place on May 30.
Earlier in her speech, Dr Ng said parents could consider shoe designing as a career for their children besides the traditional professions of medicine and engineering.
She also said that the shoe industry contributed RM1 billion to the country's economy.
"Tourists come to Malaysia to buy shoes that are produced here like Vinci, Sembonia, Bonia, Larry and Lewre," she said.
2012年6月19日星期二
Adidas' shoes targeted prison culture
When Nike began releasing its overpriced, slave-shop-constructed Air Jordan shoes in the ’hood specifically to attract inner-city tastemakers, where did you think the gym-shoe wars were headed?
When Reebok, in an effort to undo Air Jordan’s stranglehold on hip-hop sneakerheads, showered a multimillion-dollar contract on the Tupac Shakur of basketball, Allen Iverson, where did you think the gym-shoe wars were headed?
That’s right. Nike and Reebok placed the shackles on Adidas’ now-canceled line of gym shoes. Nike and Reebok laid the groundwork for Adidas to take the gym-shoe wars to their rightful home — inside America’s prisons.
The outraged, well-intentioned critics of Adidas’ initial decision to launch the “JS Roundhouse Mids” are upset about the wrong thing. They think the shackled shoes are connected to America’s despicable history of African-American slavery. They’re wrong. The shoes are an attempt to capitalize off America’s despicable drug war and subsequent mass incarceration of minority men of color.
Nothing could be more obvious.
Adidas wants to ride the wave of prison/hip-hop culture. The inner-city tastemakers who made Air Jordans a juggernaut brand in the 1980s and 1990s now mostly languish in prisons and graveyards. The key to controlling the gym-shoe market has always been controlling the inner city. Urban youth have been robbing and shooting each other over Air Jordans for nearly 30 years now. More than a decade after his retirement, the release of Michael Jordan’s latest shoe still sets off rioting and chaos among poor black youths.
It’s not by accident. Nike planted these seeds decades ago.
Adidas, showing its desperation and naivete, simply came up with an unsophisticated, straightforward, politically incorrect strategy to cut into Air Jordan’s dominance of the market.
It’s “nothing more than the designer Jeremy Scott’s outrageous and unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery. . . . Any suggestion that this is linked to slavery is untruthful,” an Adidas spokesman said in a statement.
It’s true. It’s not about slavery.
It was about creating a shoe that would be appealing to men who have been touched by incarceration. They are the trendsetters as established by popular, commercial hip-hop culture. Their sagging pants, tatted arms, slang and acceptance of baby-mama and baby-daddy relationships drive youth culture.
When Reebok, in an effort to undo Air Jordan’s stranglehold on hip-hop sneakerheads, showered a multimillion-dollar contract on the Tupac Shakur of basketball, Allen Iverson, where did you think the gym-shoe wars were headed?
That’s right. Nike and Reebok placed the shackles on Adidas’ now-canceled line of gym shoes. Nike and Reebok laid the groundwork for Adidas to take the gym-shoe wars to their rightful home — inside America’s prisons.
The outraged, well-intentioned critics of Adidas’ initial decision to launch the “JS Roundhouse Mids” are upset about the wrong thing. They think the shackled shoes are connected to America’s despicable history of African-American slavery. They’re wrong. The shoes are an attempt to capitalize off America’s despicable drug war and subsequent mass incarceration of minority men of color.
Nothing could be more obvious.
Adidas wants to ride the wave of prison/hip-hop culture. The inner-city tastemakers who made Air Jordans a juggernaut brand in the 1980s and 1990s now mostly languish in prisons and graveyards. The key to controlling the gym-shoe market has always been controlling the inner city. Urban youth have been robbing and shooting each other over Air Jordans for nearly 30 years now. More than a decade after his retirement, the release of Michael Jordan’s latest shoe still sets off rioting and chaos among poor black youths.
It’s not by accident. Nike planted these seeds decades ago.
Adidas, showing its desperation and naivete, simply came up with an unsophisticated, straightforward, politically incorrect strategy to cut into Air Jordan’s dominance of the market.
It’s “nothing more than the designer Jeremy Scott’s outrageous and unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery. . . . Any suggestion that this is linked to slavery is untruthful,” an Adidas spokesman said in a statement.
It’s true. It’s not about slavery.
It was about creating a shoe that would be appealing to men who have been touched by incarceration. They are the trendsetters as established by popular, commercial hip-hop culture. Their sagging pants, tatted arms, slang and acceptance of baby-mama and baby-daddy relationships drive youth culture.
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