ROSS JUST DOESN'T GET IT. LOOKS LIKE ROSS IS STILL LIVING THE FALSE LIFE. LOUIS VUITTON SENT THIS LETTER TO XXL CONCERNING ROSS ON THE COVER OF THE MAY EDITION OF THE XXL MAG. I'LL LET YALL READ THE LETTER FOR YOURSELVES.
Dear Editor:
We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks. Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.
The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit. Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to correct the confusion.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Pantalony, Esq.
Louis Vuitton Malletier
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LMAOOOO!!!! NIGGAS ON NIKETALK CALLED THIS MONTHS AGO. GOOD MUSIC OR NO GOOD MUSIC I DON'T SEE HOW ANYONE CAN SPEND THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THIS FRAUD. *WAITS FOR ROSS STANS TO VOUCH FOR HIS FOOLISHNESS.*
EDITED: ROSS GIVES A STATEMENT ABOUT THE SITUATION....
EXCLUSIVE: Rick Ross Explanation On Shades Published Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:00 AM
Florida rap star Rick Ross is hitting back at reports that the Louis Vuitton's claims that the sunglasses he wore on the cover were fake by producing the designer.
According to Ross, the sunglasses worn on the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine were customized with solid gold accents by Jacob Bernstein, AKA "The Sunglasses Pimp."
"It's the same thing as buying a Rolls Royce and having it tricked out; just because the product has been customized by me doesn't take away from the fact that the frames are authentic Louis Vuitton Millionaires," Bernstein told AllHipHop.com.
Ross appears on the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine wearing a pair of Louis Vuitton - like frames.
Controversy erupted yesterday (May 11), when a representative for Louis Vuitton issued a statement disassociating itself with XXL Magazine and Rick Ross over the glasses.
"We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks," stated Louis Vuitton Malletier Michael D. Pantalony. "Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points."
"The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit," Pantalony clarified. "Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal."
Bernstein, who was responsible for Ross' customized shades, is well known in the world of fashion via his Los Angeles - based business, Jack's Eyewear.
Bernstein has customized sunglasses for a number of actors and entertainers, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Sharon Stone, Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Brad Pitt, Usher and numerous others.
WHAT? IF YOUR GONNA GET THEM CUSTOMIZED THEN DON'T EVEN COPP THE SHADES SMH. JUST TAKE THE L AND SHAD UP!!!
