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

Jesus. He gets worse!

Do you all look into the personal beliefs, political affiliations and business practices of every business or individual you buy from or use services with?
Banks, supermarkets, petrol stations, the local bakery, the shoe mender, the jam maker at your local market, your gas supplier etc etc etc?

Boden clothes are awful - cheap looking and frumpy.
That's the reason I stopped purchasing.

More and more I do yes.

Haven’t bought anything since Boden supported Brexit. Won’t be going back.

I had no idea but I guess it’s not unexpected.
That said, I’m appalled as I hate hunting.
They’ll get no more of my money. I feel uncomfortable wearing what I own given I’m now aware of his support for blood sports.

Edited to add: Thanks, OP, for flagging

How ridiculous to support Brexit and impose tariffs and duties on selling your products in the EU.

And then this support of hunting.

No more Biden. I doubt my circa €350 spend per year there will make much difference though.

I think people do their best to be ethical and to note the areas that mean most to them and take some action.

Obviously consumers can't cover everything.

But those producers or vendors that are affected may cause others to take note. Like Tesla.

I used to hunt when I had a horse, so no. I do boycott the liked of Lush though for similar reasons!

Ugh. I hate hunting with a passion so yes, it would definitely stop me from buying from them. Thanks for the info.

I applaud Lush's stance.

Those of you who don't care - glad you don't have terrified foxes at your back door when they're trying to escape the hunt.

We are surrounded on three sides by fields that are used regularly by the hunt. They absolutely break the law as I am in regular contact with the local hunt sabs who know this hunt never lay trails.

Arseholes every single one of them. The worst ones have their young kids with them. The last time (Easter hunt) there was a girl of 8 or 9 whipping her pony outside our gate because it was trying to eat some grass from the hedgerow.

Next time I am tempted to engage in some seriously disruptive behaviour.

I won’t buy Biden any more because of this.

No one can justify hunting

You don’t think the natural environment is as Important as “actual” humans. We’re just another mammal. One that’s screwing the planet, unfortunately.

I wasn't aware and I cannot say it bothers me in the slightest.

It will make a difference if enough of us follow suit.
One of the most appalling things I saw when I was a Hunt Sab was a middle aged male hunter on his horse, laying into an 18yo female protester with his whip.
Despicable behaviour.

I wasn’t aware and will absolutely stop buying Boden now due to this. In fairness I haven’t anyway for some years as it’s over priced tat which doesn’t look particularly nice. Much better options now. Used to love Boden

I’m rural and detest it. Most people I know locally detest it. The hunt trample over private land without permission. They definitely hunt foxes and have been successfully prosecuted very recently for this.

Not really.

I’ll never buy from Boden again because of this

No.
The recent change to making everything from horrid viscose has though.

I always had a vague knowledge the founder was a bit of a twat and that I’d disagree with many of his viewpoints. I’m not a huge buyer of Boden, maybe 3 pieces total for DS, but these details definitely put me off even considering the brand at all and I would mention it to friends if we were discussing clothing.

I had no idea and won’t be buying from them again based on this. Thanks for the heads up.

Fox hunting was banned 20 years ago. If he is hunting (or supporting hunts) that are acting within the law then I would not have an issue.

Presumably you don't buy goods from China or anywhere else with appalling human rights issues?
Or do you just hate those who are associated with animals?

If Farage becomes PM, I'm sure he would allow hunting, he's a supporter.
All hypocritical anyway when millions of animals are slaughtered.