Balenciaga Designer Speaks Out -- Blames ‘Coincidence’ For Child Porn Connection?!
11.02.2023 - 19:45
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Balenciaga’s designer is speaking out about the ad campaign controversy!
As you know, the fashion brand came under fire late last year for sexualizing children in two ad campaigns, one of which featured kids holding teddy bear purses in BDSM gear. Another advertisement for its Spring 2023 collection included three props: a Supreme Court ruling on child pornography laws, a controversial book known for depicting disturbing images of young children, and a college certificate with the name of a convicted child abuser. WTF. Balenciaga issued multiple statements about the inappropriate campaigns, insisting they were not trying to promote child abuse through the pictures. They also apologized for the “series of grievous errors for which Balenciaga takes responsibility,” adding:
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The company’s creative director, Demna Gvasalia, even reacted to the drama at the time, calling the campaign “inappropriate.” Amid the controversy, Balenciaga launched a $25 million lawsuit against set designer Nicholas Des Jardins and the North Six production company, which worked on the Spring 2023 campaign. However, the suit was later dropped.
Things haven’t been looking good for Balenciaga, to say the least – especially as celebrities like Kim Kardashian, AnnaLynne McCord, and more have boycotted the brand. Some have even taken it as far as to throw out or burn the luxury items. Now, it looks like Demna is addressing what happened behind the scenes at the brand in his first interview since the scandal.
In an article with Vogue published on Thursday, the 41-year-old designer explained that the teddy bears were inspired by “punk and DIY culture,
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