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Apple Announces Pride Edition Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop and Nike Sport Loop
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The pride flag recently went though an evolution, to add representation for LGBT* men and women of color, and trans/non-binary individuals.
And, just ordered.
Damn, have the mods been working overtime? This thread was a cesspool last year lol
I got both of the 2020 Pride bands, but think I’ll be getting neither this year. The Nike one is ugly (imo) and I just can’t justify spending $100 on a stretchy Watch band.
I got both of the 2020 Pride bands, but think I’ll be getting neither this year. The Nike one is ugly (imo) and I just can’t justify spending $100 on a stretchy Watch band.
I really dislike both, which is sad because I wanted to buy a rainbow Apple Watch loop. Hopefully next year’s one will look nicer.
You don't have to identify as LGBTQ yourself to support those who do.
That's why I like it. Something different. I don't normally like political statements of any sort, but I might buy this band just because I like how it looks.
Ugh! This is a mess… even in the flat view. There are way better looking rainbow solo loops bands on Wish!
Ok get yours from Wish instead of Apple then
As a third culture kid who now lives in a 4th country, I've always had trouble fitting in and can sympathize with people buying into fashion in order to feel included.
What I can't feel comfortable with is when those people throw out dislikes at you 2 just because they insecurely feel threatened by your honest opinion that this is not your fashion.
Funny how some people are so "inclusive" that they exclude those who "Think Different".
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Indeed! The “A” also stands for ally in LGBTQIA, of course. What’s more, one could even buy this simply to enjoy the colorful design of it. It may be marketed as one thing, but it’s ultimately up to the individual to define what their material possessions mean to them.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community we love our allies so much. Wear whatever band you want.
Anybody know why you can’t use Apple Card financing on these? Is that normal for preorders?
(Before anybody gets huffy, I can certainly afford to pay upfront but with zero percent apr it just makes more sense to pay a few bucks a month.)
edit: looks like they updated it and now you can. now I just need to get to an apple store and try on the braided band so I can know for sure which to order.
(Before anybody gets huffy, I can certainly afford to pay upfront but with zero percent apr it just makes more sense to pay a few bucks a month.)
edit: looks like they updated it and now you can. now I just need to get to an apple store and try on the braided band so I can know for sure which to order.
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I dunno... Life is too short to worry about what other people think.
Rock it if you like it!
Strange, it shows “available with 0% APR monthly installments on Apple Card” on the front page of the store. Maybe they have to update the product page.
Anyway, I’m glad they’ve added a band with the updated colors and it definitely looks fun.
As cis straight males, we can wear pride bands, BLM bands, feminism bands, etc. to show solidarity with those communities.
I can't wait to purchase one! I also agree that the colors are fairly randomized and the lack of pattern is a bit off...