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Urban Outfitters' Cunning Plan to Revive the Republican Party

Pareene — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:14:42 EDT

Oh, hey, here is a hip T-shirt that basically guarantees the eventual retaking of Congress by the GOP in 2010. Much more subtle than previous efforts, Urban Outfitters!

Urban Outfitters founder and chairman Richard Hayne is, of course, an ultra-conservative billionaire who hates the gays and funnels millions to Republicans. But his money is probably less valuable to the party than his passion for "outfitting" America's worst young people in terrible shirts that make everyone hate liberal youths.

Mary Kate Olsen Hopes You Don't Notice Her Boyfriend's Hat

Douglas Reinhardt — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:45:00 EDT

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Notoriously camera shy star Mary Kate Olsen appeared to be even more camera shy than usual while out in New York City over the weekend. It appeared that Olsen was second-guessing her decision to let her new beau leave the house wearing that ridiculous hat. Upon entering the eatery, Olsen politely asked if he would remove the hat, saying that it made him look like the long-lost fifth member of the Be-Sharps. The man responded with a clear and firm "No way. I'm trying to bring back the barbershop look. These things are going to be flying off the shelves in Urban Outfitters in three months. The straw skimmer hat is here to stay, kiddo."

[Photo Credit: INF Daily]

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Remainders: Name the Art Director

Jessica — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:40:25 EST

• On the website for NBC's The Office, there's a cutesy little feature which allows users to upload original photos documenting their own office torture sessions. Someone posted the picture at right with the following caption: "Art Director of a major magazine busy at work with some fashion samples for Holiday Gift Guide." Alright, kittens, IDENTIFY THIS MAN. Who is he? We know you know! [The Office]
• It was inevitable: James Frey faces a class-action lawsuit regarding the false claims in A Million Little Pieces. [HND]
• Urban Outfitters liked online retailer Johnny Cupcake's t-shirt designs, so they asked for a sample to be considered for placement with the retailer. For whatever reason, a deal wasn't worked out — presumably because Urban realized they could save cash by stealing the designs and making the t-shirts themselves. [Consumerist]
• What does your H&M location say about you? Personally, ours says "poor and desperate." [VV via Curbed]
• How to write Gay. [MBToolbox]