And we’re LIVE!
Greeting and thanks for visiting the site and the blog. It’s been a rough few weeks. There were even a few days last week that I was not able to take a nap during the day! Harsh. But in the end, it’s all worth it. I hope.
Some basic info; I was working for a tech start-up until mid April 2008. Then I decided it was time for a change. Perhaps my decision to change vocations were subconsciously inspired by the Obama camp and their cry for Change. Perhaps not. Perhaps I my business life will also be swayed by the McCain campaign and I will begin drilling for oil in my backyard.
I am a Kippah-wearer. A Kippah sits on my head most of the time. Sometimes the Kippah rests passively on my head. Other times, particularly during a category five Hurricane, it is difficult to maintain Kippah equilibrium. Still, I persevere.
A few months ago, I wanted to upgrade my skulldrobe. That would be the wardrobe for my head. I went online and began searching for a funky Kippah. I came up empty-handed and bareheaded. Whenever I shop at Urban Outfitters, I always ask the salesperson to point me to their Yarmulke collection. Alas, there is none.
Hence, the concept of VanityKippah.com was conceived. Today, VanityKippah.com is born. Just moments ago, I severed the umbilical cord and opened the site. The Bris will be next week. You’re all invited.
I would like to thank a few people who made this project possible: John McCain and Barack Obama. Thank you both for running in this collection. Had it not been for the two of you, the Obamica and McCippah would make no sense at all.
Finally, I would like to thank my designer and developer Leah for making this site a reality. And for putting up with all my endless “small requests” and for being so pleasant about everything.
July 25th, 2008 at 2:25 am
This is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You think I can pull off wearing one???? So proud of you!
July 25th, 2008 at 5:46 am
Mazal Tov! wish you lots of luck!
July 25th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I have tears in my eyes…
July 25th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
You did it! Congratulations. I’m sending this site to all my Jewish friends. We’ll all be sporting a political, fashionable kippah.
July 25th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Awesome, my skulldrobe needs updating too. Macy’s is also surprisingly lacking in this area. Perhaps if Jack Bauer will put on the HOT kippah, then sales will go up 613,700%. Keep up the good work and when will i be able to buy these on E-Bay!
July 25th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Brilliant idea. I will definitely impress my teenage son and his friends with my “Don’t you wish your kippah was hot like mine?” kippah.
July 26th, 2008 at 2:48 am
You are so full of humor and energy … it is refreshing to read, and this is a GREAT idea!!!! I hope you are very successful, and this takes off and does, indeed, lead to other products!! Best of luck.
July 26th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Hi
My son a passionate obama fan
How would i get one of yours in the UK.
ps
did obama waer a kippa when he was in israel?
July 27th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Way to go Shmuly, you’re hilarious - I love “My Bubby is voting for Obama”. Miss you tons!
July 27th, 2008 at 9:53 am
HA!
I think you’ve done it…made me want to wear a kippah. Genius Shmuly.
July 28th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Interesting idea. Just think, if you’d do this in Israel, you’d have more frequent business opportunities than in the USA; for better and for worse, Israeli elections have been happening much more frequently than once in 4 years, unlike in the USA - where, come what may - they only happen once in 4 years.
Good luck, and may the best candidate win [one who’s good for Israel, too].
I won’t tell you for whom I’ve voting, though…
- Leah [in the Yerushalayim area]
July 28th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Your site, especially the FAQ’s is hilarious. B’hatzlakha!
July 28th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Shmuly, you have done it again! Your genius knows no bounds! I’m proud to be your cousin.
August 17th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
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