Well the much anticipated spin has started.
Bernadette Morra has written about our group and letter we have sent to the Mayor, media and fashion industry
you can view the entire article at http://www.thestar.com/living
Sticks and stones and models' bones
Questions, rumours loom as L'Oréal Fashion Week catwalks into Toronto
A smear campaign of Fashion Design Council of Canada president Robin Kay was launched by an anonymous source.
An email, which includes past Fashion Week gripes and smacks of a personal vendetta, was sent to the media, industry insiders and Toronto Mayor David Miller by a group that takes great license in identifying itself as the Toronto Fashion Community.
Who is behind the campaign? There are clues in the letter. The bottom line here is that the whole matter is brutally ugly.
TFC's response
Dear Bernadette
Thank you for including our group and article in your column in the Toronto Star.
In the emails that blog that we have published our primary goal has been the much needed reform of the Fashion design council of Canada.
We have provided in depth research of the issues concerning the fashion community and the Fashion Design Council of Canada. We have referenced many in the community who believe that the FDCC is not accountable to anyone except for themselves. We have also informed members of the fashion industry of their rights within the FDCC as a not for profit organization. We have advocated individuals to voice their opinions and to exercise their rights.
Our petition continues to generate signatures and comments supporting our stance.
http://www.ipetitions.com
As per your opinion that the basis of our letter is a personal vendetta. Its unfortunate that you have chosen to completely ignore the facts that we have presented and the key issues that are affecting the industry and the FDCC.
You have described our campaign as a smear campaign based on past fashion week gripes.
Our group is fighting for the democratic reform of the FDCC – we are advocating that membership be open to everyone in the industry and that each member have the right to vote on the leadership of the FDCC.
In regards to Robin Kay – many in the community including members of our team have been professionally and personally humiliated by Ms. Kay, our reputations and business have been damaged. That is not leadership ! Miss Kay needs to be held accountable for her actions. To that we have asked for the appointment of an ombudsperson to investigate and deal with any complaints in regards to Robin Kay and the FDCC.
To address our reasons for anonymity we provide you our response to Barbara Atkin of Holt Renfrew and member of the board of advisors of the FDCC who has requested on two occasions we identify ourselves.
Dear Barbara,
We appreciate your comments. To date individuals who have spoken up against Robin Kay and the FDCC have faced incrimination against their business and reputation.
Why would anyone subject themselves to that ?
Unfortunately the leaders in the fashion community have not shown leadership and is now up to our group to shed light on what has been an unbearable situation for many and to fight for democracy in our community.
The fundamental request that is being made is the democratic reform of the FDCC -- You are a leader within the fashion community, why not demonstrate real leadership with this cause and initiate the reform of the FDCC ?
We have started the ball rolling - we are hoping that will incite the real leaders of the fashion community to take productive action for reform.
Look at the comments in the petition - are you not convinced that there is a serious problem with the FDCC ? What is your solution to the problem ?
If you would like to speak authentically then please set up a meeting for the fashion industry during fashion week where everyone can voice their opinions in an open manner - san masks.
Regards
TFC
We like everyone would like to see a successful fashion week but we are also willing to fight for the much needed reform of the FDCC.
You can join the fight for reform by signing up for membership to the FDCC and exercise your right to vote.
If you wish to comment on this blog – simply click COMMENTS to voice your opinion.
Or sign the petition and provide your comments at http://www.ipetitions.com
Bernadette, it seems you would rather the fashion industry focus on the numerous questions you pose in todays column,including how Robin Kay decides which portable toilets were up to snuff, than the key issues facing the fashion industry and the FDCC.
We know that the members of the community are smart enough to look through your smokescreen and investigate the issues and make up their own opinion.
ONE MEMBER -- ONE VOTE ! Exercise your right today !
TFC
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