Travis Scott is a terrible person and it's a shame AP is working with him...

[RTG]

Originally Posted by LoanLOL

Quite tired to come across these kind of comments so often ... not knowing some of the most famous people in the world only demonstrates a lack of culture (yes, rap culture is a culture) and doesn't make you cool nor successfull.

I have been on six continents, over 100 countries, over 150 trips to Europe alone, made friends and had adventures all over this incredible planet. You suggest that not knowing some rappers or celebs makes me uncultured? That’s not how it works. Best of luck to you.

[chimp98]

A good read today from Dink about this release.

While the author didn't go full throttle on some of the viewpoints in the second half of the article, I thought this quote eloquently encapsulated the sentiment from this community:

"My initial reaction was that this release wreaked of corporate anxiety. A panic-we-must-stay-relevant type of situation."

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...l-travis-scott

[Notimetodie]

It’s an embarrassment. No idea what they were thinking.

[Armis]

Originally Posted by chimp98

A good read today from Dink about this release.

While the author didn't go full throttle on some of the viewpoints in the second half of the article, I thought this quote eloquently encapsulated the sentiment from this community:

"My initial reaction was that this release wreaked of corporate anxiety. A panic-we-must-stay-relevant type of situation."

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...l-travis-scott

Thanks for sharing this article. It was a bit of a roller coaster read (she likes the watch, she likes it not), but it highlighted a number of points and considerations that make me view this action by AP in a different light…with a number of cast shadows depending on the perspective I am viewing from. Note that some of the reader comments at end of article were great too. From a purely bottom line business perspective, I can appreciate the brash ‘genius’ of FHB in making this move, especially considering the amount of game theory strategy I imagine went into this. FHB says they don’t react in weeks, they react in years. So, I’ll agree there will be ripple and trickle down effects of this play. Heck, look how much this release lit up TRF! So, I have to tip my hat to this brand/business play, which I know many would disagree.
In contrast, from a sociocultural perspective I’m aghast at the ‘validity’ this collaboration provides to the ideas and lifestyle espoused by Scott in his music. I thought his stuff might have been different, but I just learned that it has a lot of the same misogynistic ideals of yesteryear. My sensibilities aside, I’m astonished how a brand collab with Scott as a figurehead can happen without uproar, boycotts, protests?! I’m kidding of course, in part, because then I just go back to the business genius of the play and again tip my hat to AP.

I did for a moment really wonder if the new female CEO appreciates Scott and this collaboration…then I came to my senses and realized heck yeah she does for the same reason FHB (and my own business mogul alter ego) does.
Frankly, I also appreciate how Scott has disrupted the industry and set a new standard for success. He is the biggest winner here, and I can’t hate on his unique success. I wont say something inane as my buying this watch or the merch represents my support of African American advancement and business, because there’s plenty other support that the price of this watch could do to support such advancement, but I’ll leave that at that.
At this point I more curious what AP has coming down the line and am saving up like I imagine many others are too.

[alllexandru]

Originally Posted by Gandor

The issue is that AP has chosen to work with a known narcissistic sociopath whose actions have caused injury and death to many innocent bystanders.



This is really one of the biggest missteps AP has ever made and really makes me question the brands direction. I don't care if AP makes a Spider-Man watch, I care when they act morally bankrupt and let a guy like this into the factory. Let Travis Scott fling sneakers and McDouble's, he has no business being part of AP's history.

Agree 1000%

[EEpro]

AP = always pandering

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by VogelPhoenix

So, who should be permitted to acquire these fine Swiss timepieces? Assorted gentry and hard-working captains of industry?

It's not about who should be allowed, more like AP's choices for influencers. I do like AP BTW, just not this particular collaboration.

[conkers]

Originally Posted by chimp98

A good read today from Dink about this release.

While the author didn't go full throttle on some of the viewpoints in the second half of the article, I thought this quote eloquently encapsulated the sentiment from this community:

"My initial reaction was that this release wreaked of corporate anxiety. A panic-we-must-stay-relevant type of situation."

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/au...l-travis-scott

Surely they mean "reeked" not "wreaked"?

[PEDANT MODE OFF]

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by conkers

Surely they mean "reeked" not "wreaked"?

[PEDANT MODE OFF]

Surly you are correct, and I'm not calling you Shirley.

[conkers]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Surly you are correct, and I'm not calling you Shirley.

Roger Roger. Great movie!

[SMD]

The whole thing just feels like the Steve Buscemi meme come to life. AP is trying to hard to be a cool kid.

[~JJ]

Originally Posted by smd

the whole thing just feels like the steve buscemi meme come to life. Ap is trying to hard to be a cool kid.

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[SMD]

Originally Posted by ~JJ

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[LoanLOL]

Originally Posted by RTG

I have been on six continents, over 100 countries, over 150 trips to Europe alone, made friends and had adventures all over this incredible planet. You suggest that not knowing some rappers or celebs makes me uncultured? That’s not how it works. Best of luck to you.

What I mean is that it makes you uncultured in a very specific area and that's nothing to brag about

[vakman]

Originally Posted by LoanLOL

What I mean is that it makes you uncultured in a very specific area and that's nothing to brag about

Wow he is not interested in a music genre where 99 procent of the artists raps about crime how uncultured.

https://nypost.com/2023/11/29/news/f...d-for-a-photo/