Kenneth Cole defends 'boots on the ground' tweet with Instagram video
New York fashion designer Kenneth Cole (@KennethCole) has posted a video response to widespread criticism of a prior twitter message, in which he appeared to use the Syrian crisis as a platform to promote his fashion lines.Cole had been accused of a similar lapse in taste during the Cairo uprising of 2011.
Kenneth Cole in his video
"Boots on the ground" or not, let's not forget about sandals, pumps and loafers. #Footwear
— Kenneth Cole (@KennethCole) September 5, 2013Yesterday, Cole tweeted: “"Boots on the ground" or not, let's not forget about sandals, pumps and loafers. #Footwear,” provoking a furious international backlash.@prtini: @KennethCole is clearly out for cheap shock value. No one could be this stupid twice.
— Todd R. Bailey (@ToddRBailey) September 5, 2013Cole then posted a “vide response” in defence of his tweet, in which he argued that his message had provoked dialogue.“I am very well aware of the risks that come with this approach, and if this encourage better awareness and further discussion of critical issues, then all the better," he said.@KennethCole Not cool OR socially responsible.
— Pauline Collins (@PaulinePR) September 5, 2013A video response to feedback from my previous tweet. http://t.co/wZp8fglZnP
— Kenneth Cole (@KennethCole) September 5, 2013