29a Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Saw this on Yahoo News and thought of you guys... There may be some people who want to give it a shot.ArticleMcDonald's courts designers for hipper uniformsBy Nichola Groom Tue Jul 5, 3:32 PM ETLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:MCD - news), fresh from a makeover of everything from its menu to its ads, now wants to upgrade its restaurant staff uniforms to make them hipper and more befitting the MTV generation, a spokesman said on Tuesday.ADVERTISEMENTclick here"Our crew in many respects are ambassadors of our brand, and we want their attire to be consistent with that," said Bill Whitman, McDonald's USA spokesman.McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" advertising campaign, with its catchy jingle and youth-oriented television commercials, has helped the world's largest burger chain gain traction with U.S. consumers since its launch almost two years ago.To spearhead the uniform project, the world's largest restaurant chain has hired Steve Stoute of New York-based brand imaging firm Translation, Whitman said. Stoute, a former record executive, is responsible for hooking up rapper Jay-Z with Reebok International Ltd. (NYSE:RBK - news) and has worked with McDonald's previously on its partnerships with performers Justin Timberlake and Destiny's Child.According to Stoute, talks are underway with some of the world's best-known clothing labels, including Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' Sean John label, Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:RL - news), Giorgio Armani, hip hop mogul Russell Simmons' Phat Farm label, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (Nasdaq:AEOS - news), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF - news), Rocawear, and Tommy Hilfiger.McDonald's Whitman said the company was not yet negotiating with any specific designers and described the current discussions as informal and internal to McDonald's."We haven't inked any deals," he said.The new uniforms will be more contemporary in their look, but will be inspired by the original McDonald's uniform designs from the 1950s and '60s -- much like the diner staff uniforms on the television comedy "Happy Days," Stout said."We're going to go through different processes in coming to a final list of designers," Stoute said in an interview, adding that the uniform designs would likely change several times a year and could show up in McDonald's restaurants in 2006.Whitman said it was premature to speculate on when the company's 30,000 workers might be sporting new attire."McDonald's is acknowledging fashion is part of pop culture," Stoute said, adding that the uniforms "may have some elements that you see on MTV" and may be able to be worn as street clothes during non-work hours.A spokeswoman for Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (NYSE:TOM - news) said the company was not in talks with McDonald's. Officials from Sean John, Ralph Lauren, Armani, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch and Rocawear could not immediately be reached for comment.(Additional reporting by Elizabeth Lazarowitz in New York) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEWJ Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 OK that's kinda....cool--weird--I donno | BROWNS | BUCKEYES | CAVALIERS | INDIANS | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivore Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 odd.. NCFA-FCS/CBB: Minnesota A&M | RANZBA (OOTP): Auckland Warriors | USA: Front Range United | IFA: Toverit Helsinki | FOBL: Kentucky Juggernaut Minnesota A&M 2012 National Champions 2013 National Finalist, 2014 National Semi-finals 2012, 2013, 2014 Big 4 Conference Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB33 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 This could either be very good or very bad. #CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braden Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Well if we were the designers, it would probably look something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Well if we were the designers, it would probably look something like this: I would be cool if Employees had numbers:" Introduction your new manager number 99 Wayne Gretzky!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Is there any Hall of Fame... er, I mean, Employee of the Month? It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I would be cool if Employees had numbers:" Introduction your new manager number 99 Wayne Gretzky!" introducing.....your mcdonalds grill team "da da daaa da da da daaa da" leading off at cashire.....boooooooobbbbbbbb aleeeeexxxxxaaaaannnnnddeeerrr!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 "McDonald's is acknowledging fashion is part of pop culture," Stoute said, adding that the uniforms "may have some elements that you see on MTV" and may be able to be worn as street clothes during non-work hours. "McDonald's is acknowledging fashion is part of pop culture," Stoute said, adding that the uniforms "may have some elements that you see on MTV" and may be able to be worn as street clothes during non-work hours.Oh yeah. Thats exactly what id want to do if i was a Mickey D's employee. Further promote the fact that i have to work for McDonalds. Sure. That sounds like a good idea, really. Accually i dont mind this idea, just as long as the Bling Bling in the unis doesnt fall into my McSundae its all good. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Clemente Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I would be cool if Employees had numbers:" Introduction your new manager number 99 Wayne Gretzky!" introducing.....your mcdonalds grill team "da da daaa da da da daaa da" leading off at cashire.....boooooooobbbbbbbb aleeeeexxxxxaaaaannnnnddeeerrr!!! That would suck so bad. Especially for someone who's shift starts at, say, 4PM.--Roger "Time?" Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Well if we were the designers, it would probably look something like this: If they had those I might have to apply... Comic Sans walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve your type here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 What's wrong with a clown suit or even brown polyester? Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021 St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL) 2023 Champions Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheateater Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I would be cool if Employees had numbers:" Introduction your new manager number 99 Wayne Gretzky!" introducing.....your mcdonalds grill team "da da daaa da da da daaa da" leading off at cashire.....boooooooobbbbbbbb aleeeeexxxxxaaaaannnnnddeeerrr!!! Starting, at sandwich maker, from North Carolina, 6'7", Joooooonnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyyyy Schmmmmmmmmmmmmidt!Starting, at the deep fryer.......(I could go on like that, but I'll stop now) Wagner Athletic Group11-2 Saskatoon Steeds (WAFL)-NFL-2014 Western Conference Champions / 8-5 Calgary Pronghorns (TNFF)-CFL-2014 Confederation Cup XI Champions14-6-2 Saskatoon Yellowheads (XHL)-NHL-1st, Gretzky Conference / 5-4-0 Saskatoon Czars (MLH)-AHL-T2nd, Calder Conference7-1-6 VfL Dortmund (Weltliga)-Bundesliga-3rd, League / 5-1-5 West End AFC (WFL)-EPL-T5th, League14-7 Saskatoon Sheiks (AA)-MLB-2014 Founder's Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I say it will either be a Polo style shirt, a short sleve dress shirt, or a t-shirt with a minimalist McD's logo on it. Like a small embrodiered logo over the left hand side, or even on the sleve. I see it becomming very simple. This doesnt change the fact I hate McDonalds with a passion. Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 i could see a button up with a mcdonalds logo where a polo logo would be. that being said, would i wear it outside of work? no.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajmccall Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 they should just get like, say phat farm (since its obvious they are saying, urban,) or in other places, hollister, abercrombie, whatever the kiddies today wear, and have mcdonalds nametags.basically, they should just get an outfit a highschooler would wear to school, and put pin on something when they work.either that or chaps. Store 1 Store 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 they should just get like, say phat farm (since its obvious they are saying, urban,) or in other places, hollister, abercrombie, whatever the kiddies today wear, and have mcdonalds nametags.basically, they should just get an outfit a highschooler would wear to school, and put pin on something when they work.either that or chapsi agree. i still wouldnt eat there though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamingboy Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 You know, but when you are in Mcdonald's, most people are so on auto-pilot ("I'd like a Big Mac, a Chicken Finger happy meal for the kids....") that most people wouldn't even notice what the Mcdonald's people are wearing. I swear, they could probably be naked and nobody would notice. Insert Witty Signature Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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