Lululemon: not about to kiss the communitys ass. <\/p>\n
When Lululemon opened on 75th Street and Broadway last month it seemed like a match made in heaven: a place for wealthy Upper West Siders to buy overpriced yoga apparel. After all, if wearing beautifully-crafted clothing while reaching spiritual enlightenment isnt living the upscale Bohemia dream, what is? <\/p>\n
But the clothing store has, in just a short time, broken the unbreachable etiquette of the neighborhood by refusing to contribute to the West 75th Street Block Association party, reports DNAinfo. <\/p>\n
The store cited its corporate policy against contributing to community groups when block association president DeAnna Rieber asked for a donation of a raffle item or demonstrations. Then things got ugly. <\/p>\n
And you thought these kind of things only happened in Brooklyn! <\/p>\n
Theyre all smiley on the surface but not when it comes down to participating in the community theyre part of, Ms. Rieber told DNAinfo. It seems very self-indulgent. I think they take care of their own, but that care doesnt go beyond their own self-interest. <\/p>\n
Ms. Rieber was apparently unmoved by the stores suggestion that she send residents to the free 9 a.m. class the store holds every Saturday, plus a promise of in-store refreshments throughout the day. Because, you see, the party begins at 1o a.m. and the point is street interaction. <\/p>\n
Carolyn Manning, a spokeswoman for Lululemon, toldDNAinfo that the store does not generally offer free products becausewe feel it undervalues both the product and what our guest generally expects. <\/p>\n
While its unclear if the well-heeled residents of the Upper West Side will return the snuband forgo flattering, status-symbol spandexLululemon might be well advised to bring a freshly baked pie or a pot of geraniums to Ms. Riebers door. <\/p>\n
kvelsey@observer.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n See original here: <\/p>\n Battle of the BoBos: UWS Block Association Enraged By Lululemon\u2019s Stinginess<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lululemon: not about to kiss the communitys ass. When Lululemon opened on 75th Street and Broadway last month it seemed like a match made in heaven: a place for wealthy Upper West Siders to buy overpriced yoga apparel. After all, if wearing beautifully-crafted clothing while reaching spiritual enlightenment isnt living the upscale Bohemia dream, what is Continue reading