The Scribble Spot

We all know the havoc the Klu Klux Klan wreaked and the damage they caused to the social thread of the United States of America and we do not embrace nor uphold their ideals in the past, present or future. Therefore, the founders of Klan Kouture will not delve into a history lesson on the Klan, not now – not ever.  Yet people have already begun to speak negatively about a brand that is in direct opposition to the values of the historical KKK.

Open up now, class is in session.  We are about to bring you current……

Have you heard of Mother Jones? Ruth Jones? Or Ms. Ruth? She is a 58 year old seamstress who sews Klu Klux Klan hoods for a living. Yes, I said it correctly – Klu Klux Klan hoods. And what do you know; she calls her line of clothing, Klan Couture.  HUH? Well alright then, in 2012 we can have a seamstress earn a living from the sewing of one of the most racist and hated robes/hoods in American history but our name Klan Kouture is offending to some? I’m confused.

Let’s go just a bit further before I close out with “Klan Kouture’s” stamp of approval – rendering all negative naysayers VOID!

By definition, couture means “the business of designing, making, and selling highly fashionable, usually custom-made clothing for women.” I don’t know if very many people would overtly consider the robes and hoods Ms. Ruth creates as highly fashionable and I’m more than sure she isn’t the original designer of the line, although she is selling them. In fact, her robes are downright offense to a large population of Americans. But, we are not here to place Ms. Ruth Jones beneath our feet just to prove a point but if she can profit from spreading hate then people can at least give us an opportunity to tell you who we are.

WHO IS

Our group consists of a KLAN of urban, talented, educated women with a hope and a dream. It is not our desire to carry the name Klan to uphold racism but to break it down. Our line knows no racial barriers as we embrace all races, cultures, ethnicities and nationalities. We want to encompass your hood and our hood, her community and his community; they’re space and your space, etc… We are about togetherness not separation. Klan Kouture is an urban born Tee Shirt line inspired by a group of men who decided to reject gangs and violence and embrace music. It can’t get any more positive than that. If you want to give the word Klan power, do it the Klan Kouture way – with style, grace and love.