<p>Cole, founder and chairman of the Kenneth Cole fashion house, later apologised for his comment and withdrew the tweet.<br /><br />"Millions are in an uproar in Cairo. Rumour is they heard our new spring collection is now available ...," Cole posted on Twitter today.<br /><br />The designer later apologised on his Facebook page saying, "I apologise to everyone who was offended by my insensitive tweet about the situation in Egypt."<br /><br />"I've dedicated my life to raising awareness about serious social issues and in hindsight my attempt at humour regarding a nation liberating themselves against oppression was poorly timed and absolutely inappropriate."<br />The tweet drew criticism and outrage online.<br />"Really, KenDoll -- anyone who would even think to make that sort of remark needs to be taken down a notch," a person with the screen-name Zoey said on a chat forum on Cole's Facebook page.<br /><br />Another remark read, "Enjoy the virtual lashing!" People also posted mocking tweets pretending to promote Cole's clothing line with references to hurricane-induced flooding in New Orleans and the World Trade Center attacks.<br /><br />A remark on a spoof account mocking the brand read, "Ready to hang yourself 'cuz of dad's ponzi scheme? You won't be able to resist our croc-skin belts."<br /><br />"Our Tucson store is locked and loaded with Spring looks!" and "People of Australia: Water up to your ankles? We've got your Kenneth Cole capris right here!" were some of the other remarks mocking Cole and his tweet.<br /><br />Egypt has been on a boil due to the countrywide protests aimed at ending President Hosni Mubarak's 30 year rule.</p>
<p>Cole, founder and chairman of the Kenneth Cole fashion house, later apologised for his comment and withdrew the tweet.<br /><br />"Millions are in an uproar in Cairo. Rumour is they heard our new spring collection is now available ...," Cole posted on Twitter today.<br /><br />The designer later apologised on his Facebook page saying, "I apologise to everyone who was offended by my insensitive tweet about the situation in Egypt."<br /><br />"I've dedicated my life to raising awareness about serious social issues and in hindsight my attempt at humour regarding a nation liberating themselves against oppression was poorly timed and absolutely inappropriate."<br />The tweet drew criticism and outrage online.<br />"Really, KenDoll -- anyone who would even think to make that sort of remark needs to be taken down a notch," a person with the screen-name Zoey said on a chat forum on Cole's Facebook page.<br /><br />Another remark read, "Enjoy the virtual lashing!" People also posted mocking tweets pretending to promote Cole's clothing line with references to hurricane-induced flooding in New Orleans and the World Trade Center attacks.<br /><br />A remark on a spoof account mocking the brand read, "Ready to hang yourself 'cuz of dad's ponzi scheme? You won't be able to resist our croc-skin belts."<br /><br />"Our Tucson store is locked and loaded with Spring looks!" and "People of Australia: Water up to your ankles? We've got your Kenneth Cole capris right here!" were some of the other remarks mocking Cole and his tweet.<br /><br />Egypt has been on a boil due to the countrywide protests aimed at ending President Hosni Mubarak's 30 year rule.</p>