The Internet is buzzing with anger today following a tweet on fashion designer Kenneth Coles account that many feel makes light of the protests in Egypt.
The tweet in question reading Millions are in uproar in #Cairo. Rumor is they heard our new spring collection is now available online at http://bit.ly/KCairo -KC went up about four hours ago, and still remains on Twitter.
An apology, however, has been issued via a tweet reading: Re Egypt tweet: we werent intending to make light of a serious situation. We understand the sensitivity of this historic moment -KC
Weve reached out the Kenneth Coles camp for more info on why the original tweet was sen! t.
Cole made a similarly indelicate statement in the past; following 9/11, he told the New York Daily News: Important moments like this are a time to reflect To remind us, sometimes, that its not only important what you wear, but its also important to be aware.
The Twitterverse, unsurprisingly, is not happy with Coles 140-character missive. A fake account @KennethColePR, la @BPGlobalPR has even cropped up, mocking the designer with such tweets as: Our new slingback pumps would make Anne Frank come out of hiding! #KennethColeTweets.
What do you think of Coles gaffe? Should he take down the tweet? Weigh in, in the comments section.
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