Were you aware of Johnnie Boden’s affiliation with the hunt? Would it stop you from buying clothes from Boden?

[NormasArse]

I was sent this email this morning. I’ve just ordered from Boden, but I’ll be sending the dress back. Annoying, as it was a bargain in the sale, and is just what I wanted for my son’s wedding. I just couldn’t wear it though- now I know.

Would something like this stop you from buying from them?

open.substack.com/pub/protectthewild/p/fashion-brand-founder-johnnie-boden?r=f8yu2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Yes and it did.

I would definitely bear this in mind when buying clothes yeah

Yes it definitely would. To be fair, I’ve only ever bought one (expensive) item from Boden, which I never wore, so I might never have shopped there again anyway.

lots of clothing brands contribute to the death of actual humans maybe boycott all of them too

earth.org/fast-fashions-detrimental-effect-on-the-environment/

I try to. I spend a lot of time outside (I work outdoors), and sustainable clothing is easier to find for my lifestyle. I particularly like Findra, as they also have a repair service. I don’t buy clothes often, so I’m able to spend a bit more when I do.

I only ever buy dresses when there’s an occasion, but this one is going back.

Oh dear. That’s a PR disaster for them. Their women’s wear is not to my taste but I buy menswear as gifts. No longer.

Yes it does. I feel like I have to carry out full length investigations before I buy anything for one reason or another - it is a pain in the arse.

Yes it would definitely put me off buying from Boden.

I used to buy a lot when my children were little. I now have a grandson and will NEVER buy from them now I know this.

No but it wouldn’t change my shopping . I don’t really buy Boden but I’m not anti hunting

Nah, wouldn't put me off in the slightest.
Not that I buy a lot from Boden anyway.

I wasn’t aware, but it’s a free country, so I’ll continue to buy from Boden. I have never been hunting and never would FYI.

I think it's a big fuss about nothing.

I only ever bought my sons clothes from Boden because they womenswear is frumpy, bad quality and overpriced.

But, if I was after frumpy clothes at extortionate prices and then found out this then yes, I would stop buying from them and send anything new back because Hunts are for Cunts and I'm not scum.

It wouldn't put me off shopping at Boden at all. It's the clothes that put me off shopping at Boden.

Thanks for this OP.

I had several hundred pounds worth of swimwear in my basket which I just deleted.

I wouldnt buy their clothes anyway but being a hunt member wouldn't bother me. We hunted from kids, don't have an issue with it.

I thought Boden was aimed at frumpy country set people anyway...they love a good hunt!

Would have thought this is on brand for their aesthetic tbh. Country living, hunting, shooting & fishing etc. Not that I agree with it. Least they're authentic!

I'm a long-term shopper with Boden and I really struggle with this. I wish they would make their position clear although it's staring us in the face really.

I don’t buy from Biden, but it doesn’t bother me.

I wasn't aware, and yes, now I am, I will not be buying from them again.

Thanks for the heads up.

not bothered at all

Yes and yes.