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kkatt
10/07/09

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Don't feel so bad for Linds, at least he called her an actress.
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greengrey
10/07/09

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Valli is my favorite designer (this week). His quote just solidified my love of him.
Oh, and it's good to see Jenna writing again.
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Penny
10/07/09

@greengrey: I've been gone for a few days so I wasn't sure when she'd come back. But it makes me happy :-)
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Jenna
10/07/09

@Penny: Aw, thanks, guys. I'm glad to be back, too.
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Penny
10/07/09

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Or, if an actress wants to be an apparel designer, she could go to design school or apprentice or learn to sew or drape.

God, I am still reeling from that collection.
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greengrey
10/07/09

@Penny: But going to design school is haaaard.
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hfree
10/07/09

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I think her expression in that photo is adorbs with the dress. It works in context. (and isn't considered tacky to not wear the designers clothes to the show if you're one of the invited celebrities?)
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pantsless economist...access RESTORED
10/07/09

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I hate to get all Statler and Waldorf but what the heck are the young whippersnappers wearing these days? muppet dresses?!
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BabyJane
10/07/09

@pantsless economist...access RESTORED: She's Fozzie Bore.
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Aesop's Foibles. YES.
10/07/09

@pantsless economist...access RESTORED: It is my goal to one day have someone who will be the Waldorf to my Statler. Seriously, my love for those crabby dudes will never abate. You are now heartily hearted for the reference.
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NewsBunny
08/24/09

In reply to NYTimes Issues Apology For Cintra Wilson Article
I would like to take this woman and pop the bubble in which she lives. I would like to show her there are men and women out there who are lovely, intelligent, stylish, caring and careful about money; who do shop at places other than overpriced boutiques in the Village or on Fifth Avenue; and who are as much a part of this city as she is.

The Times has been wondering why its not expanding it's audience and increasing its readership. I wonder if this article will help them figure it out.
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NewsBunny
08/24/09

@NewsBunny: And even the Times' apology headline -- 'The Insult was Extra Large' -- is a kind of fuck-you to the people who were pissed off.

I LIKE J-C PENNEY. Lick me, New York Times.
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Magister
08/24/09

In reply to NYTimes Issues Apology For Cintra Wilson Article
We've operated under the idea that if you buy your drapes from Penneys, if you ever have to replace a valance or something, you can find a match.

I don't know if this will remain true, but so far, so good.
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andromache
08/23/09

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somewhat related: I used to work with one of the guys quoted in the article! how exciting. but it should say Dr in front of his name. he worked hard for that PhD!
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Beca-is-on-TeamHotPizza
08/23/09

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I just read this article and sure I'm late to the game, but I have to say who was she kidding thinking that the article wouldn't offend with lines like, "It took me a long time to find a size 2 among the racks," or "Each [dress] was around $80; each fit nicely and looked good. I didn’t buy either because I can do better for $80, but if I were a size 18, I’d have rejoiced."
And she's still being insulting, snobby, etc. when her apology consists of "You know I didn’t mean it that way, so please remove the knot from your panties and when you’re ready, join me for a cigarette and several Pucker martinis."
Her position doesn't help when so many women don't feel comfortable in what they wear. It's like "What not to wear" never happened. The article would have been good if she got her head out of her size 2 butt. After all she did hit the nail on the head about the reason JCPenny is still doing well - it doesn't only sell to tiny ladies who wear tiny clothes.
And if Keller, the executive editor, didn't want it published, why did he let it be published? He should have done his job is what.
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Maulleigh
08/23/09

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I'm never going to move on from this. Never.
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shushi
08/23/09

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Even if she truly believes her audience is that limited, why does that excuse such incredible elitist snobbery? Meh.
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JennaW
08/23/09

@shushi: Because she's a Mean Girl all grown up.
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sybann
08/23/09

@JennaW: that sums up almost all status seekers.
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Dodgergirl
08/23/09

In reply to NYTimes Issues Apology For Cintra Wilson Article
In terms of the line with edgy humor, there was a quote by Hal Sparks I read sometime in the last few weeks:

"Only make fun of people in a better position than you, and don't make fun of anything people can't change."

I would say that's a pretty good rule of thumb for that type of stuff. Making fun of people who society has marginalized so much more than you-- like, say, the poor or fat people, and both were issues in this piece-- is usually a problem. It's like hitting someone when they're already down. You can certainly do it pretty easily, but it's cheap and mean, and doesn't really accomplish anything.
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queenieinmanhattan
08/23/09

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She pointed out that the column had good things to say about the store — an enthusiastic sales associate she encountered, "big, clean and well-tended" dressing rooms and a "remarkably smart" strategy of catering to larger-sized women and men. "This niche has been almost wholly neglected on our snobby, self-obsessed little island," she wrote. "New York boutiques tend to cater to the stress-thin morbidly workaholic, Pilates-tortured Manhattan ectomorph."

But by the time the column got around to some praise for Penney’s and the caricature of the kind of Manhattanite who does not shop there, the damage had already been done.

So, it's ok that Cintra Wilson bodysnarked on fat people, because then she went after skinny ones? Um, no.
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impeh
08/23/09

@queenieinmanhattan: Not to mention that calling someone a thin, hard-working ectomorph really isn't an insult.
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sheas
08/23/09

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Say what you will about Penney's, but it's the only place I can find washable rugs. I scored a faux bois (woodgrain) rug that is a knock off of a pricier West Elm version, for a fraction of the price of the West Elm version, AND I can throw it in the wash! (Important when you have a small herd of dogs ruling your roost).
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cmd
08/24/09

@sheas: damn. was that any time recently? i love a good faux bois.
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ubetterwork
08/23/09

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I think Cintra Wilson fancies herself to be some kind of Dorothy Parker. FAIL.
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