If we’ve learned anything in 2016, it’s that the Beyhive stings back! Unfortunately for athletic apparel brand Lululemon, experience is the best teacher.
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Soon after the news broke Thursday that Beyoncé had released a new fitness collection, a 200-piece line of curve-hugging spandex, stylish sweats and workout-ready gear, the yoga brand insinuated that Beyoncé’s Ivy Park was merely a copycat, tweeting,
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“They do say imitation is the best form of flattery. Maybe Beyoncé is so ‘Crazy in Love’ with our brand, she made her own.”
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The since-deleted tweet by the company, no doubt, faced repercussions. So much so, that they found themselves on the defense, apologizing directly to Beyoncé fans individually.
@xoBeyHivexo @GoodGuySly No harm meant- we’ve got nothing but love.
— lululemon athletica (@lululemon) March 31, 2016
@__beebs Good eye. We heard everyone’s feedback and decided to retract the original post.
— lululemon athletica (@lululemon) March 31, 2016
@GoBrooklyn @lknmre Thanks for the call out, we didn’t mean any harm. We’re huge fans.
— lululemon athletica (@lululemon) March 31, 2016
@retrofuture1 We agree, which is why the original post was deleted. We never meant to throw bows as we’re major fans of hers.
— lululemon athletica (@lululemon) March 31, 2016
@OhhhHaiOlivia We’re not throwing punches. Everyone needs a little healthy competition.
— lululemon athletica (@lululemon) March 31, 2016
“Everyone needs a little healthy competition,” Lululemon reportedly posted.
Yes, Lululemon. Cower at the wrath of the Beyhive!
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