Brooklyn Toy Shop Art of Play and Kelly Clarkson in Public Dispute
Brooklyn-based novelty shop Art of Play is embroiled in a public dispute with singer Kelly Clarkson after she claimed on social media to have been treated poorly and that an item was not for sale despite a price tag.
Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play has found itself in the public eye following a dispute with singer Kelly Clarkson. The conflict escalated after Clarkson posted on social media, alleging she was treated poorly during a visit to the store.
Clarkson recounted an experience where she felt judged by staff, implying she couldn't afford items. She referenced the movie "Pretty Woman," where the protagonist faces discrimination based on appearance.
Art of Play responded on Instagram, stating that the singing bird automaton Clarkson was interested in was not for sale as it was permanently affixed. The shop claimed they offered to show her a comparable model, but that she left before they could.
The dispute intensified when Clarkson shared an image of the bird with a price tag, accusing the store of lying. Art of Play clarified the price was for a different, available model. The incident has sparked widespread online discussion, with review sites like Yelp seeing a surge in both positive and negative customer feedback.