Comments on: MINI Launches New Accessory Line http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark (Texas) http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-155402 Mark (Texas) Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:18:10 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-155402 <blockquote>But seriously, ME [51, salt and pepper hair] in these outfits would cause a great deal of snickering and pointing. Not good for the self-esteem. ;-D</blockquote> <p>Hey MichaelD: Actually, I think you will find it is the opposite. I'm 58, with salt and pepper hair, and at work wear jeans, golf shirts, sneakers all the time as do the 20-somethings in the office (software biz) and don't feel out of place. The snickers and pointing are at the leasure-suit Larrys, wearing yesterdays suit-pants with unbuttoned white shirt, white socks and dress shoes, as "casual wear".</p> But seriously, ME [51, salt and pepper hair] in these outfits would cause a great deal of snickering and pointing. Not good for the self-esteem. ;-D

Hey MichaelD: Actually, I think you will find it is the opposite. I’m 58, with salt and pepper hair, and at work wear jeans, golf shirts, sneakers all the time as do the 20-somethings in the office (software biz) and don’t feel out of place. The snickers and pointing are at the leasure-suit Larrys, wearing yesterdays suit-pants with unbuttoned white shirt, white socks and dress shoes, as “casual wear”.

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI Gets its Kicks with a Tiger http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-155343 MotoringFile » Archive » MINI Gets its Kicks with a Tiger Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:17:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-155343 <p>[...] MINI Launches New Accessory Line ] [...]</p> [...] MINI Launches New Accessory Line ] [...]

]]> By: Siddhartha http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148713 Siddhartha Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:39:57 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148713 <p>Yellow is for cheetahs.</p> Yellow is for cheetahs.

]]> By: TomB http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148514 TomB Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:15:46 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148514 <p>Those Tigers are sweet. i almost bought a similar pair a month or so ago, but the shop didn't have my size. Now I'm glad.</p> Those Tigers are sweet. i almost bought a similar pair a month or so ago, but the shop didn’t have my size. Now I’m glad.

]]> By: Nigel http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148416 Nigel Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:01:08 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148416 <p>MichaelD, you never know. Perhaps some of these outfits will make you very noticeable with the younger female population, in a very positive way..</p> MichaelD, you never know. Perhaps some of these outfits will make you very noticeable with the younger female population, in a very positive way..

]]> By: MichaelD http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148410 MichaelD Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:40:47 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148410 <p>OK, the demographic question was answered; it's the younger crowd outside of the USA that buys the car. But seriously, ME [51, salt and pepper hair] in these outfits would cause a great deal of snickering and pointing. Not good for the self-esteem. ;-D</p> OK, the demographic question was answered; it’s the younger crowd outside of the USA that buys the car. But seriously, ME [51, salt and pepper hair] in these outfits would cause a great deal of snickering and pointing. Not good for the self-esteem. ;-D

]]> By: driverphil http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148406 driverphil Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:15:53 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148406 <p>I'm a 63 yr old MINI owner (buying our 2nd MINI next year) and I buy and wear MINI shirts and other stuff.</p> I’m a 63 yr old MINI owner (buying our 2nd MINI next year) and I buy and wear MINI shirts and other stuff.

]]> By: Shamus http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148383 Shamus Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:12:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148383 <p>I like that they did the Punch Carbon pattern in the leather shoes. Strange they didn't mention it.</p> I like that they did the Punch Carbon pattern in the leather shoes. Strange they didn’t mention it.

]]> By: matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148347 matt Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:35:11 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148347 <p>Gabe, you wouldn't have a link for the shop or data on US availability, would you? my shoulder bag is much the worse for wear and needs replacement. the Clubman bag could be a good alternative.</p> <p>MichaelD, i'm 31.</p> Gabe, you wouldn’t have a link for the shop or data on US availability, would you? my shoulder bag is much the worse for wear and needs replacement. the Clubman bag could be a good alternative.

MichaelD, i’m 31.

]]> By: Nigel http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148346 Nigel Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:32:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148346 <p>Yes, the MINI brand is decidely a "youth" brand in other parts of the world, whereas the demographic in the US tends to be spread out accross a wider range of ages, with those in the 30-40 year old bracket being the biggest market share for MINI in the US.</p> <p>On a related note, I am 35 and I have to have that cool watch.</p> <p>-Nigel</p> Yes, the MINI brand is decidely a “youth” brand in other parts of the world, whereas the demographic in the US tends to be spread out accross a wider range of ages, with those in the 30-40 year old bracket being the biggest market share for MINI in the US.

On a related note, I am 35 and I have to have that cool watch.

-Nigel

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148343 Gabe Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:20:07 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148343 <blockquote> <p>Why does MINI insist on marketing the clothing only to 20-year-olds? Anyone five seconds older than that would look asinine wearing any of this stuff. If the MINI is for everyone, why deliberately neglect a large part of the ownership?</p> </blockquote> <p>I have to disagree with you here. This apparel falls squarely within what you see daily in any large city like NYC, London, Munich or Chicago. With MINI being such an urban oriented brand, this is a natural fit.</p> <p>Now the broader question, why does MINI market to this young urban demographic? Because outside that the US that's largely who is buying the car. Take a look at our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bridger/sets/72157600298397156/" rel="nofollow">photos from MINI United</a> and you'll see it in action. It's decidedly different from the MINI owning demographic in some parts of the US.</p>

Why does MINI insist on marketing the clothing only to 20-year-olds? Anyone five seconds older than that would look asinine wearing any of this stuff. If the MINI is for everyone, why deliberately neglect a large part of the ownership?

I have to disagree with you here. This apparel falls squarely within what you see daily in any large city like NYC, London, Munich or Chicago. With MINI being such an urban oriented brand, this is a natural fit.

Now the broader question, why does MINI market to this young urban demographic? Because outside that the US that’s largely who is buying the car. Take a look at our photos from MINI United and you’ll see it in action. It’s decidedly different from the MINI owning demographic in some parts of the US.

]]> By: MichaelD http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148341 MichaelD Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:10:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148341 <p>Why does MINI insist on marketing the clothing only to 20-year-olds? Anyone five seconds older than that would look asinine wearing any of this stuff. If the MINI is for everyone, why deliberately neglect a large part of the ownership?</p> Why does MINI insist on marketing the clothing only to 20-year-olds? Anyone five seconds older than that would look asinine wearing any of this stuff. If the MINI is for everyone, why deliberately neglect a large part of the ownership?

]]> By: Aaron Cornaby http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148339 Aaron Cornaby Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:51:38 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148339 <p>The 'new' Motion watch looks identical to the existing design but it looks as if the facia is now anodized aluminum or powder coated steel depending on the material...the buttons and graphics appear to be the same as the MINI Motion watch I'm wearing...</p> The ‘new’ Motion watch looks identical to the existing design but it looks as if the facia is now anodized aluminum or powder coated steel depending on the material…the buttons and graphics appear to be the same as the MINI Motion watch I’m wearing…

]]> By: dr http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148324 dr Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:19:00 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148324 <p>I saw a girl wearing some heels the other day with white bonnet stripes....the rounded closed toe was about the same proportion to the mini's hood...they need to get those in the line</p> I saw a girl wearing some heels the other day with white bonnet stripes….the rounded closed toe was about the same proportion to the mini’s hood…they need to get those in the line

]]> By: Eric http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148321 Eric Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:14:51 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148321 <p>Driving shoes to match your MINI, now that would be cool. oh wait, I already have a set.</p> Driving shoes to match your MINI, now that would be cool. oh wait, I already have a set.

]]> By: gmini http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148313 gmini Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:47:42 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148313 <p>Still working on the 2008 ladies’ footwear I see.</p> <p>So where is the mellow yellow/chocolate brown Clubman that inspired this collection?</p> <p>Is MINI in the denim business now?</p> Still working on the 2008 ladies’ footwear I see.

So where is the mellow yellow/chocolate brown Clubman that inspired this collection?

Is MINI in the denim business now?

]]> By: chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/comment-page-1/#comment-148301 chris Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:40:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/06/mini-launches-new-accessory-line/#comment-148301 <p>Some good information about those shoes is up on the MINI International site: <a href="http://www.mini.com/com/en/onitsukatiger/" rel="nofollow">Onitsuka Tiger for MINI</a></p> <p>The mini-site also has some good (first official?) shots of the Hot Chocolate clubman.</p> Some good information about those shoes is up on the MINI International site: Onitsuka Tiger for MINI

The mini-site also has some good (first official?) shots of the Hot Chocolate clubman.

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