Women from Texas polygamous sect launch clothing line

Jolie Rouge · 07-03-2008, 01:31 AM

Women from Texas polygamous sect launch clothing line
Wed Jul 2, 7:50 AM ET

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The raid by Texas authorities on a reclusive polygamous sect in April and their seizure of 400 children amid allegations of abuse has had an unexpected consequence -- the launch of a new clothing line.

Women from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who were called upon to make clothes en masse for the children taken into state custody, have now turned their skills to commerce and launched an online shop.

The austere dresses with long-sleeves and high collars, loose-fitting pants, long-johns and modest blouses worn by members of the sect are reminiscent of 19th century American pioneers and highlighted the sect's isolation.

But with the children returned to their legal guardians following a court ruling in May, the sect's members are turning their hand to providing their distinctive clothes to the general public -- and the demand appears strong.

"We don't know what to expect on demand but we have a flood of interest," Maggie Jessop, a member of the sect, told the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper.

At the website, http://www.fldsdress.com the women propose clothing for children and teenagers that "meets the FLDS standards for modesty and neatness" and assert that "each piece is made with joy and care."

Among the items for sale is a "Princess" dress with long sleeves and wide pleats available in eight different colors, while the site's founders are hoping to soon add recipes and songs.

The investigation into allegations of "spiritual" marriages of underage girls to older men at the sect compound continues, although no arrests have been made.

Officials said girls were being "groomed" to accept sex with their middle-aged "spiritual husbands" as soon as they hit puberty and boys were being indoctrinated to perpetuate the cycle of abuse.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080702...VV5D.o6XVH2ocA

Shann · 07-03-2008, 02:23 AM

ugh puke, I've said it before and I'll say it again - their clothes look nasty and old fashioned and I will not be buying them for myself or anyone else, plus I won't be supporting polygamous' groups. I'll buy the poo and pee (or whatever it was) 100 times over before purchasing anything off that website

meltodd69 · 07-03-2008, 11:54 AM

Are we not supporting them already with all the welfare they are illegally collecting? Single mothers my #&%! Like most people(not all) collecting government aid, the fathers live there too and benefit without any responsibility.
I wouldn't buy clothes from them to put on my dogs!

ElleGee · 07-03-2008, 12:10 PM

Great...Prairie wear

flute · 07-03-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meltodd69

Are we not supporting them already with all the welfare they are illegally collecting? Single mothers my #&%! Like most people(not all) collecting government aid, the fathers live there too and benefit without any responsibility.

Unfortunately we are supporting them through welfare & food stamps.

Bahet · 07-03-2008, 04:31 PM

Well, if I'm ever offered a trip to the 19th century I'll know where to go to pick up some appropriate clothing.

nightrider127 · 07-03-2008, 04:33 PM

I would put on better looking clothes than those to visit the outhouse.

Jolie Rouge · 07-03-2008, 05:45 PM

If anyone is doing a production of "Oklahoma!" they know where to shop for costumes ....

luvcub · 07-03-2008, 05:48 PM

lmao,you are all too funny,but being truthful,looks like little house on the prairie to me,but theyll get business,other woman in poly groups may order from them,goverment will seize there stuff maybe huh? for non taxes.

YNKYH8R · 07-03-2008, 05:51 PM

I just want to know who does their hair.

***ahippiechic*** · 07-03-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YNKYH8R

I just want to know who does their hair.

You know you think those clothes are HOT!

07-03-2008, 01:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jolie Rouge C & P Queen Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Missin' Mesue ... Posts: 33,322 iTrader: (2) Thanks: 401 Thanked 760 Times in 466 Posts	Women from Texas polygamous sect launch clothing line Women from Texas polygamous sect launch clothing line Wed Jul 2, 7:50 AM ET WASHINGTON (AFP) - The raid by Texas authorities on a reclusive polygamous sect in April and their seizure of 400 children amid allegations of abuse has had an unexpected consequence -- the launch of a new clothing line. Women from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, who were called upon to make clothes en masse for the children taken into state custody, have now turned their skills to commerce and launched an online shop. The austere dresses with long-sleeves and high collars, loose-fitting pants, long-johns and modest blouses worn by members of the sect are reminiscent of 19th century American pioneers and highlighted the sect's isolation. But with the children returned to their legal guardians following a court ruling in May, the sect's members are turning their hand to providing their distinctive clothes to the general public -- and the demand appears strong. "We don't know what to expect on demand but we have a flood of interest," Maggie Jessop, a member of the sect, told the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper. At the website, http://www.fldsdress.com the women propose clothing for children and teenagers that "meets the FLDS standards for modesty and neatness" and assert that "each piece is made with joy and care." Among the items for sale is a "Princess" dress with long sleeves and wide pleats available in eight different colors, while the site's founders are hoping to soon add recipes and songs. The investigation into allegations of "spiritual" marriages of underage girls to older men at the sect compound continues, although no arrests have been made. Officials said girls were being "groomed" to accept sex with their middle-aged "spiritual husbands" as soon as they hit puberty and boys were being indoctrinated to perpetuate the cycle of abuse. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080702...VV5D.o6XVH2ocA __________________ Laissez les bon temps rouler! Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. a 4 day work week & sex slaves ~ I say Tyt for PRESIDENT!** Not to be taken internally, literally or seriously ....Suki ebaynni IS THAT BETTER ?

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Shann you amuse me Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,888 iTrader: (5) Thanks: 287 Thanked 540 Times in 314 Posts	ugh puke, I've said it before and I'll say it again - their clothes look nasty and old fashioned and I will not be buying them for myself or anyone else, plus I won't be supporting polygamous' groups. I'll buy the poo and pee (or whatever it was) 100 times over before purchasing anything off that website __________________

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meltodd69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 804 iTrader: (2) Thanks: 432 Thanked 324 Times in 156 Posts	Are we not supporting them already with all the welfare they are illegally collecting? Single mothers my #&%! Like most people(not all) collecting government aid, the fathers live there too and benefit without any responsibility. I wouldn't buy clothes from them to put on my dogs! __________________ Grandma in waiting

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ElleGee ~Resident Evil Entity Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ~I'm not dense, I just don't care~ Posts: 2,453 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 846 Thanked 705 Times in 449 Posts	Great...Prairie wear __________________

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nightrider127 RandysMom Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,732 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 346 Thanked 226 Times in 112 Posts	I would put on better looking clothes than those to visit the outhouse. __________________ Missing Mommy and Daddy. Missing my Lady,Dingo, Mitzi and Spud. Missing my Aunt Ann.

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Bahet DAR Boss Lady Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 979 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 279 Thanked 545 Times in 210 Posts	Well, if I'm ever offered a trip to the 19th century I'll know where to go to pick up some appropriate clothing.

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Jolie Rouge C & P Queen Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Missin' Mesue ... Posts: 33,322 iTrader: (2) Thanks: 401 Thanked 760 Times in 466 Posts	If anyone is doing a production of "Oklahoma!" they know where to shop for costumes .... __________________ Laissez les bon temps rouler! Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. a 4 day work week & sex slaves ~ I say Tyt for PRESIDENT!** Not to be taken internally, literally or seriously ....Suki ebaynni IS THAT BETTER ?

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luvcub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Az Posts: 1,248 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 1,479 Thanked 340 Times in 224 Posts	lmao,you are all too funny,but being truthful,looks like little house on the prairie to me,but theyll get business,other woman in poly groups may order from them,goverment will seize there stuff maybe huh? for non taxes. __________________ Dont cry over spilled milk,milk another cow

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YNKYH8R Midnight Club 2 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RedSox Nation Posts: 3,324 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 142 Thanked 348 Times in 178 Posts	I just want to know who does their hair. __________________ "The world will look up and shout save us; and I'll whisper no."

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