I do not think that there is anything wrong with wearing urban brands. If the clothes were designed by another company would they still be considered tacky because I see some of the same designs by other non urban labels. And what Valda says is true the jeans made by Baby Phat do fit the body of a curvy woman better. Jeans made by other companies have no stretch and are made for butts that are flatter in the back. Only now are other companies making pants with stretch to fit everyone. I would rather support a company that at least represents a minority in a campaign and on the catwalk than a company that doesn’t. I do wear other clothes because I am a professional and dress accordingly to the situation but it’s not nice to put down other people because of there choice of clothing. Now the only gripe I do have with urban clothing is the name plastered everywhere on the clothing. The clothes do not have to be designed like a walking billboard but it would be okay to have a tiny emblem.

I agree this list smacks of internalized racism… I thought so too. And to Red Butterfly…I don’t know a hood. I wouldn’t know a hoodrat if I stepped on one. I have good taste and the income to indulge it. True, some people could use a bit of help developing a style that looks good–but let’s not make it about black people.