12 DONALD TRUMP BUSINESSES THAT NO LONGER EXIST: It really feels like entering an alternate universe when exploring the Wonderful World of Trump, doesn’t it? I have no problem with the concept of brand extension — Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren are putting their name on everything these days from cologne to furniture to eyeglasses. But the products they associate with, even when obviously produced by outside manufacturers, usually seem fairly classy and upscale. Trump’s entire image revolves around his yuuuuge net worth, so why do his products always seem incredibly tacky? How much does the tackiness reflect Trump thinking that’s what the public wants, and how much does it reflect it his own oddly nouveau riche tastes?