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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.
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LVMH did not want people coming in the store asking for a product that they did not produce. Hood Niggas had hurt feelings crying racism.
 
LVMH = Louis Vuitton Moet Richard Hennessey Group


Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (usually shortened to LVMH) is the world's largest luxury goods company. It is the parent of around 50 sub-companies that each manage a small number of prestigious brands. The child companies are run, to a large extent, autonomously. LMVH is based in Paris. The group was formed after mergers brought together champagne producer Moët et Chandon and Hennessy, a leading manufacturer of brandy. In 1987, they merged with baggage manufacturer Louis Vuitton to form the current group. Collectively, the group operates around 50 brands.
The group is partly owned by the Christian Dior group, and Bernard Arnault is Chairman and CEO of both companies. His successful integration of various famous brands into the group has inspired other luxury companies into doing the same. Thus Gucci group (now part of the French conglomerate PPR), Prada or Compagnie Richemont have also created extended portfolios of luxury brands.

The oldest of the LVMH brands is wine producer Château d'Yquem, which dates its orgins back to 1593. As of 2003, the group had a turnover of approximately 12bn euros with a net income of 2bn euros. The group is publicly traded on Paris's EuronextEuronext N. is a European stock exchange with subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom. In addition to equity and derivatives markets, the Euronext group provides clearing and information services. Euronext was formed stock exchangeA stock exchange is an organization of brokers and investment bankers which has the purpose of providing the facilities for trade of company stocks and other financial instruments. Usually there is a central location at least for recordkeeping, but trade and is part of the CAC40 index. The group currently employs 56,000 people. The company is headquartered in Paris, and 40% of the staff work in France. LVMH operates around 1,500 stores worldwide. Its current business plan aims to tightly control the brands it manages in order to maintain and heighten the perception of luxury relating to their products. For example Louis Vuitton products are sold only through Louis Vuitton boutiques found in upmarket locations in wealthy cities and in concessions in other luxury goods shops (such as HarrodsHarrods is best known as an upmarket department store in Knightsbridge, London. Apart from the store, the Harrods Group of companies includes Harrods Bank, Harrods Estate and Harrods Air. The Harrods motto is Omnia Omnibus Ubique All Things, For All Peopl in London). This practice contrasts greatly with less exclusive brands, such as Tommy HilfigerTommy Hilfiger (born March 24, 1951, Elmira, New York) is a world-famous fashion designer. Tommy Hilfiger is also the name of the brand he founded. External links Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy., which can be bought in shopping malls around the world.



Louis Vuitton Wines and spirits
o 10 Cane Rum
o Belvedere (vodka)
o Cape Mentelle
o Chandon Estates
o Château d'Yquem
o Cloudy Bay Vineyards
o Hennessy
o Krug
o Mercier
o Moët et Chandon (including Dom Pérignon)
o MountAdam
o Newton
o Ruinart
o Veuve Clicquot
o Glenmorangie (including Ardbeg and Glen Moray)

* Watches and jewellery
o Chaumet
o Dior Watches
o Fred Joaillier
o TAG Heuer
o Zenith International S.A.

* Fashion and leather goods
o Louis Vuitton
o Fendi
o Berluti
o Celine
o Donna Karan
o eLuxury
o Emilio Pucci
o Givenchy
o Kenzo
o Loewe
o Marc Jacobs
o StefanoBi
o Thomas Pink

* Retailing
o DFS Selective Retailing
o Sephora
o La Samaritaine
o Le Bon Marché
o Starboard Cruise Services

* Perfume
o Parfums Christian Dior
o Guerlain
o Parfums Givenchy
o Kenzo Parfums
o Acqua di Parma
o BeneFit Cosmetics
o Fresh
o Perfumes Loewe
o Make Up For Ever
o LVMH hold also a stake in Inter Parfums (20.5% stake)

* Other activities
o Connaissance des Arts
o D. I. Group
 
You gotta admit, that was a pretty good spin this time. At least he didnt go off with the whole.. "That wasnt me on the cover, they photoshopped those shades" or something stupid like that
 
Good answer. I highly doubt Rawse would of been stupid enough to rock some fake LV shades on the cover of a major magazine. I mean, in what world would that of even made sense. :cool:
 
therealjondoe said:
damn
what if they go at the sunglass pimp and try to shut him down
:eek::lol:
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That's what I thought when I read it but it's not about him. They said that they did not give him permission use their trademarks on a magazine cover. I smell lawsuit. They most likely don't want ninjas in their shit anyway.
 
wow, this matters so much that a guy can afford a pair of custom glasses and frame most average people can't. real, custom, or fake, I really couldn't care less.
 
XXL set him up. I can't believe RR doesn't know this. I can dig his music, but I'm almost certain now that RR ain't the brightest cat from Miami. His management team needs to be fired.
 
LOL!!!!!! Funny thing even in the article itself he states that he does remix alot of his clothing from the origianls so that they can fit him!:lol:
 
Why would anyone customize a pair of LV shades when the whole point of buying them is because its LV<---thats the only thing that matter?
 
Can afford customized Millionair Luis Vuitton's...

Cannot afford child support?


Hmmm....
 
Acur said:
LVMH = Louis Vuitton Moet Richard Hennessey Group


Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (usually shortened to LVMH) is the world's largest luxury goods company. It is the parent of around 50 sub-companies that each manage a small number of prestigious brands. The child companies are run, to a large extent, autonomously. LMVH is based in Paris. The group was formed after mergers brought together champagne producer Moët et Chandon and Hennessy, a leading manufacturer of brandy. In 1987, they merged with baggage manufacturer Louis Vuitton to form the current group. Collectively, the group operates around 50 brands.
The group is partly owned by the Christian Dior group, and Bernard Arnault is Chairman and CEO of both companies. His successful integration of various famous brands into the group has inspired other luxury companies into doing the same. Thus Gucci group (now part of the French conglomerate PPR), Prada or Compagnie Richemont have also created extended portfolios of luxury brands.

The oldest of the LVMH brands is wine producer Château d'Yquem, which dates its orgins back to 1593. As of 2003, the group had a turnover of approximately 12bn euros with a net income of 2bn euros. The group is publicly traded on Paris's EuronextEuronext N. is a European stock exchange with subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom. In addition to equity and derivatives markets, the Euronext group provides clearing and information services. Euronext was formed stock exchangeA stock exchange is an organization of brokers and investment bankers which has the purpose of providing the facilities for trade of company stocks and other financial instruments. Usually there is a central location at least for recordkeeping, but trade and is part of the CAC40 index. The group currently employs 56,000 people. The company is headquartered in Paris, and 40% of the staff work in France. LVMH operates around 1,500 stores worldwide. Its current business plan aims to tightly control the brands it manages in order to maintain and heighten the perception of luxury relating to their products. For example Louis Vuitton products are sold only through Louis Vuitton boutiques found in upmarket locations in wealthy cities and in concessions in other luxury goods shops (such as HarrodsHarrods is best known as an upmarket department store in Knightsbridge, London. Apart from the store, the Harrods Group of companies includes Harrods Bank, Harrods Estate and Harrods Air. The Harrods motto is Omnia Omnibus Ubique All Things, For All Peopl in London). This practice contrasts greatly with less exclusive brands, such as Tommy HilfigerTommy Hilfiger (born March 24, 1951, Elmira, New York) is a world-famous fashion designer. Tommy Hilfiger is also the name of the brand he founded. External links Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy., which can be bought in shopping malls around the world.



Louis Vuitton Wines and spirits
o 10 Cane Rum
o Belvedere (vodka)
o Cape Mentelle
o Chandon Estates
o Château d'Yquem
o Cloudy Bay Vineyards
o Hennessy
o Krug
o Mercier
o Moët et Chandon (including Dom Pérignon)
o MountAdam
o Newton
o Ruinart
o Veuve Clicquot
o Glenmorangie (including Ardbeg and Glen Moray)

* Watches and jewellery
o Chaumet
o Dior Watches
o Fred Joaillier
o TAG Heuer
o Zenith International S.A.

* Fashion and leather goods
o Louis Vuitton
o Fendi
o Berluti
o Celine
o Donna Karan
o eLuxury
o Emilio Pucci
o Givenchy
o Kenzo
o Loewe
o Marc Jacobs
o StefanoBi
o Thomas Pink

* Retailing
o DFS Selective Retailing
o Sephora
o La Samaritaine
o Le Bon Marché
o Starboard Cruise Services

* Perfume
o Parfums Christian Dior
o Guerlain
o Parfums Givenchy
o Kenzo Parfums
o Acqua di Parma
o BeneFit Cosmetics
o Fresh
o Perfumes Loewe
o Make Up For Ever
o LVMH hold also a stake in Inter Parfums (20.5% stake)

* Other activities
o Connaissance des Arts
o D. I. Group
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Did not know that thats some fucking knowledge dropped but lookin at the glasses hell he took a pair that looked pretty good and made them look uglier did you really need to put a big ass LV logo on the front of your shades so the niggas can think your doin it up that really is our down fall sometimes we always have to add and that shit bit him in the ass
 
justfacts said:
Good answer. I highly doubt Rawse would of been stupid enough to rock some fake LV shades on the cover of a major magazine. I mean, in what world would that of even made sense. :cool:
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Fact is the shades are fake/counterfiet/Rawse went to chinatown and went to work on his 2000 pairs of fake shades nobody has. He got caught yet again, now he snitchin on another niggas hustle. Justfacts man :hmm:
 

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