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#122
psodhi1982 said:
Update

Got an email and phone call from the designer. She was very apologetic and explained that she acted in a way she should not have. We might be moving to California this summer so I agreed to a lunch.

I feel she was genuine and I accepted the apology. Its really nothing to hold a grudge over especially since I don't know Anita personally.

Still figuring out what to do about the earring. I paid taxes bringing it into Canada and I don't think its going to be easy to claim that money back. I think I will just give it to my mom, she doesn't have any sad feelings tied to it!
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I don't mean to be cynical but I wonder if there is just a bit of a coincidence that all of a sudden she has apologised, I am sure someone or the internet directed her right here and she has read all of the negative comments and is now in damage control!
 
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#124
Wow, how unprofessional!! She didn't invent the ear cuff ~ they have been around since before she was probably born!!

My guess is the apology is not sincere ~ to little to late. IMO she apologized because she knows her behavior will affect her business (read: her money).

I would enjoy the earring you have and wear it with whatever other designer or non designer you want and I would continue to post the pictures on IG.

I know I will definitely NEVER purchase anything from this designer!!!
 
#125
psodhi1982 said:
Appreciate the feedback. I think its best to return her items so I can buy something else and enjoy wearing them.



The arrow earring is a copy of a vintage design. You can see it by googling shooting arrow earring (1930s!)
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yknow, if that's the case, I'd respond with that latter part. If she's so concerned with being original, why did she copy something done before?
 
#126
Suzie said:
I don't mean to be cynical but I wonder if there is just a bit of a coincidence that all of a sudden she has apologised, I am sure someone or the internet directed her right here and she has read all of the negative comments and is now in damage control!
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I commented on OPs IG that her behaviour was outed on TPF!
 
#127
I am glad she apologized- if it's really sincere. Even if it's not sincere, I think Anita Ko learned a lesson here.

I think it's brave that you took a chance and posted this on TPF (not knowing the outcome of which side people would take). I am really happy the TPF members helped build you up and become more confident. I know when I do something I feel dumb for, I beat myself up and hide it inside and sometimes I find out later it really wasn't my fault and my insecurities caused me to feel horrible for days or weeks for no reason.

I am glad this is ending on a semi-positive (or positive) note so that you don't have to feel guilty or sad anymore as I don't believe you did anything malicious or wrong.

I hope you end up happy with whatever you decide to do with the earring.
 
#128
She deleted her rants, too bad there's screen shots of them here :amuse:
It's clear she saw the fallout and issued her very short written apology. . . . whatever.
 
#129
Glad to hear that she personally called you to apologize. However, like other posters have said, I would be wary to go to lunch with her. I am also a bit unsure about the "apology" - I'd take it with a grain of salt if I were you. Who knows if she's acted out to others before you? Anyway, kudos to you for accepting the apology and for being the bigger person!

I'll bet she is desperately trying to do some damage control. I am glad that we were able to screenshot her rude rant comments and post it to this thread. That is the true Anita Ko. Lol!
 
#130
Glad she apologized and you certainly deserved that. But seems to me, she has issue as a person(bad mouthing not only on one of you pictures but some of them on you IG), you just don't do that! it is very ridiculous. I wouldn't go lunch with her either or have anything to do with her stuff. I would feel very uncomfortable wearing something thats designed by someone like this.
 
#131
brae said:
I am glad she apologized- if it's really sincere. Even if it's not sincere, I think Anita Ko learned a lesson here.

I think it's brave that you took a chance and posted this on TPF (not knowing the outcome of which side people would take). I am really happy the TPF members helped build you up and become more confident. I know when I do something I feel dumb for, I beat myself up and hide it inside and sometimes I find out later it really wasn't my fault and my insecurities caused me to feel horrible for days or weeks for no reason.

I am glad this is ending on a semi-positive (or positive) note so that you don't have to feel guilty or sad anymore as I don't believe you did anything malicious or wrong.

I hope you end up happy with whatever you decide to do with the earring.
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Good post!
 
#132
Glad she apologized but I also question her sincerity. She really did show her true colours in her initial reaction. OP -- you are indeed very gracious and I wish all the best if you do decide to meet her.
 
#133
I'm happy for you to hear that she has apologized and you've accepted. Whether the apology was sincere or an act of damage control, it was gracious of you to accept. :) If you decide to meet her for lunch, that's up to you.

For me and the people I told regarding this incident the damage is already done.
 
#134
If she was *really* sorry, she'd send you one of *her* ear cuffs as a gesture of goodwill.

Ms. Ko seems to be shooting herself with her own arrows.

This is going to haunt her for a long, long time.

I would think carefully about going to lunch with her. Why set yourself up for further abuse, or being stuck with the check?

I say send it back to her and start a new trend.

You know who is a really nice person and a great designer? Annie Fensterstock. She made our wedding rings, and I have a pendant, earrings, and two other rings of hers. She's nice, she's talented and her pieces are beautifully made.

Another designer I've liked lately is Monica Rich Kosan. Her husband is nice. He sent me a pouch for my necklace and a proper box. They have great customer service.

I've also had really really really great customer service from the Roberto Coin headquarters in New York.

There are so many great places to buy jewelry.

It lasts forever, so it is so much better to have happy memories associated with it.
 
#135
luvumore said:
How old is this designer. She looks rather young. Her comments also lead me to believe she's young. Unfortunately it seems like she may be in over her head. Not due to her age but due to her lack of maturity. Some people can handle success early and some, well....
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The woman looks old enough to be in her 40s. I think she's old enough and probably has enough life experience to know and behave better.

Saw a feature on her from http://www.thecoveteur.com/anita-ko/
 
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