All my name-brand conscious friends are reworking their imported-label wardrobes these days. No, not that they have finally decided to buy completely Filipino goods (even though I think that isn't a bad idea). My friends are just tossing out their Tommy Hilfiger designer clothes. And to think many of them spent a small fortune on these expensive polo shirts and the like. Apparently, world-class designer Ralph Lauren and this Tommy Hilfiger guested on fashion authority Elsa Klensch's 'Style' on CNN recently to talk about the latest trends on what's in and what's out.

During the course of her interview with the pair, Klensch told respected Polo maker Ralph Lauren that his brand has become quite popular all over the world -- including in Asian nations such as the Philippines. Lauren graciously thanked the CNN 'Style' host, saying that he sincerely appreciated the support from all those who endorsed and purchased his line.

Hilfiger then supposedly butted in with a comment, something like it is one thing for one's label to go popular worldwide, but there are some people who just don't look well in "their" designer clothes. Hilfiger then allegedly named several Asian races, apparently saying that he preferred if "these people" wouldn't wear their line--particularly Filipinos!

I am shocked by the idea that a supposedly respected new fashion designer would be so crass as to make a statement such as that. Talk about being too big for his breeches. And to think that someone as big as Ralph Lauren was only too happy to thank those who buy his line, including the Filipinos who have made Polo big in Asia. After all, if you think about it, Polo has indeed made it as a big name here in the Philippines, even if we are not as rich and affluent as our Asian neighbors.

Show your Filipino Pride! Boycott Tommy Hilfiger. Throw out your Tommy Hil's and represent Filipinos to the fullest!