City June 2, 2012 1:34 PM

Urban Threads is 'Open'

Urban Threads is ‘Open’
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Now here's something that you don't see everyday - a local clothing retailer cross-dressing its mannequins in the display window. While the display is very clever and sends a message that the store is 'open' and supports this weekend's Pride activities, there is an even more subtle component of the display that a lot more stores in the area share, and that's the 'Open' sign. The 'Open' sign at Urban Threads might not have been intended to amplify the cross dressing theme, but it certainly did. And after the display comes down, the message that Urban is 'open' to gay rights will remain.

Urban Threads
736 Elmwood Avenue  
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 884-9145

Once again, from the Pride Center of WNY:

Friday, June 1st 12:00pm  PRIDE FLAG RAISING - Join the Pride Center as the Pride Flag is raised in front of Buffalo City Hall. Look for the Pride Flags throughout the Elmwood Village, Allentown, & Downtown Buffalo

Saturday, June 2nd DYKE MARCH - line up at Kleinhans Music Hall at 4:00pm, step off at 5:00pm. The march will head down to Elmwood traveling to Allen and ending at the ALLEN STREET FESTIVAL on Allen between Pearl & Franklin.

Sunday, June 3rd PRIDE PARADE line up at Lafayette & Elmwood at 11:00am, step off at 1:00pm traveling down Elmwood, ending in front of the Pride Center. Afterwards, make your way down to Canalside (between First Niagara Center & the Naval Park) for the annual PRIDE FESTIVAL! 

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EricOak
June 2, 2012 2:08 PM
EricOak

I appreciate the support, but cross dressing as a metaphor for being pro-gay seems medieval.

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lauras
June 2, 2012 3:52 PM
lauras

I don't get the connection.

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Lego1981
June 2, 2012 4:03 PM
Lego1981

I think it's AWESOME!! Go Urban Threads!

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DeanerPPX
June 2, 2012 7:27 PM
DeanerPPX

It's only offensive if Anderson Cooper giggles at it.

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NBuffguy
June 3, 2012 9:52 AM
NBuffguy

Cute

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BrianWhite
June 3, 2012 7:45 PM
BrianWhite

Want to attract more customers? Tell the old guy in the store to stop pouncing on customers the minute they walk in the door. Its like being in a furniture store, except with pants.

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ladyinwhite
June 4, 2012 1:21 PM
ladyinwhite

So they are under assumption that gay men cross dress? Thats rather offensive and actually small minded in thought.

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NBuffguy
June 4, 2012 2:19 PM
NBuffguy

No, they're not under the assumption that all gay men cross dress. They may be under the assumption that SOME gay men do. And they're right. Ever been to a gay bar? Drag queens are part of the gay community, and there's nothing offensive about that. Lots of gay men wear make-up, and certainly more gay men do than straight men. I can't speak for all gay men, but the majority of the ones I've known are not afraid to acknowledge, even embrace, their feminine side. They're not so hung up on being macho all the time. This was a fun window display, and meant as a show of support for the gay community. Lighten up, will you? Not everything has to be taken so seriously, and people need to stop being so hyper sensitive and easly offended.

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BrianWhite
June 4, 2012 4:04 PM
BrianWhite

Your response is an attack and it offends me.

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RobH
June 4, 2012 9:49 PM
RobH

So because some veterans cross dress, we should expect to see this sort of display on Veterans Day too? Yeah, I didn't think so.

Maybe if they'd done up the mannequins as drag queens it'd be different, but clearly that's not what was intended here. Its perpetuating a stereotype, pure and simple.

Nobody is going crazy over it, and as EricOak said, thanks for the support. Kinda.

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NBuffguy
June 4, 2012 10:18 PM
NBuffguy

I bet you're fun at parties. Like I said, some people need to lighten up and just laugh at some things instead of taking everything so serious. OMFG

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