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Some Question Motives Of Bar's Dress Code
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's nothing new to establish a dress codes at bars or restaurants, but what if someone said you couldn't wear your favorite outfit -- because of the name brand?
That happened at On The Rocks, a bar near Music Row, and some think it has gone too far.
The bar is a popular hangout on Demonbreun Street, but the new dress policy has caused some to question the bar’s motive.
"It is discrimination really," said Jarvis Canty. "I mean, if I pay my money to go in there, I should be able to wear what I want."
The bar recently displayed a dress code that stated: No Baggy Clothes. No Chains. No Sunglasses. No Grills.
The code also prohibits certain clothing labels: Southpole, ECKO, ENYCE, Sean Jean, Phat Farm, FUBU, ETC.
"Those are beautiful clothes. They have them for men and women. There is nothing wrong with wearing that," said Jeatun Knox, who disagrees with the ban.
The owner of On The Rocks would not comment on why those specific labels were banned.
One shopowner who sells some of those brands said that one reason for the ban may be because some of the clothes are associated with gang members.
"I can see them not wanting any baggy jeans. But they don't have a right to sit around and talk about whether you wear Sean Jean or Phat Farm or Rockaway or whatever. To me, that’s racism," Knox said.
"You see black people wearing more of these type of clothes. I have it on now. I think he pointed his finger toward black people (talking about) the grills and the Sean Jean. I think he’s talking about more black people," Canty said.
The owner also declined comment on why those specific brands were not allowed.
Privately owned businesses such as On The Rocks have the right to refuse business to anyone.
