Topic: McDonald's Mogul Plans to Update Uniforms
- Jul 13, 2005 06:41pm by NRG - livin the art that is life !
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Steve Stoute Taps Sean John, Rocawear, & More To Design McDonald's Uniforms
Wednesday - July 6, 2005
by Carl Chery
As head of McDonald's latest campaign, Hip-Hop mogul Steve Stoute is set to recruit urban clothing lines to help redesign the fast food giant's uniforms.
Earlier this year, Micky D's hired rappers to attend events, offered money to artists to use the term "Big Mac" in their lyrics and have used rap songs in their commercials. Now in hopes of making their brand more appealing, Micky D's has hired Hip-Hop impresario Steve Stoute. Stoute runs Translation Consulting and Brand Imaging and will arrange a fashion makeover for the food chain. Sources say Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' Sean John, Jay-Z and Damon Dash's Rocawear, Russell Simmons' Phat Farm, and Tommy Hilfiger are being considered to give the uniforms a more urban look.
- Jul 13, 2005 06:43pm by NRG - livin the art that is life !
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Russell Simmons Denies McDonald's Uniform Flap, Visits "The L Word"
Wednesday - July 13, 2005
by Carl Chery
Russell Simmons recently denied that his Phat Farm clothing was in contention to design new uniforms for McDonalds.
"Not only is it not true, I'm not in talks with them [McDonalds]. I'm a vegan! It goes against my principles," Simmons stated during an in-store appearance to promote Phat Farm in Vancouver, Canada. "I don't eat anything that runs away from me. I'm going to have to issue a rebuttal about this."
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Simmons was upset after reports surfaced that Phat Farm was talking with Micky D's about potentially giving their uniforms a fashion makeover. Simmons took the opportunity to share that he won't abuse the environment or exploit animals for a profit. He is presently campaigning for People For Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
In related Simmons news, Russ has been spending time in Vancouver to appear in The L Word; Showtime's critically-acclaimed series that explores Lesbianism. Simmons appears as himself on the show. There's no word on how many episodes Russ will be featured in.
"I think there's a lot of girls who are struggling with their sexuality and they're living with the Bible Belt in America or somewhere and they've been abused for having a certain sexual orientation," Simmons offered. "They're inspired by 'The L Word.' They deserve something like 'The L Word.'"
