Balenciaga is being accused of promoting child abuse in its latest ...
Nov 28, 2022 · Images from Balenciaga's latest holiday campaign have been described as "disturbing" and "child exploiting". The set of photos, used in advertisements for the Spanish fashion label's Spring/Summer 2023 collection, triggered a flood of outrage when they were posted on Instagram to the brand's 14 million followers. Here's why.
What to Know About the Balenciaga Ad Scandal - The Cut
Jun 24, 2024 · In 2022, an ad campaign featuring children holding teddy bears in bondage harnesses and costumes embroiled both Balenciaga and its designer, Demna, in controversy. Since then, the company has been on an arduous journey toward rehabilitation.
The Balenciaga Scandal: Here's What You Need to Know
Balenciaga was accused of sexualizing children in two controversial ad campaigns — and the backlash has been swift. Here’s everything to know. This article was originally published on November 23, 2022 and has been updated. Below, FASHION outlines the developments that have taken place since the initial backlash.
A Timeline of Balenciaga's Ad Campaign Scandal - People.com
Dec 2, 2022 · While eagle-eyed social media users immediately attacked the brand, accusing it of sexualizing children in the holiday ad, Balenciaga is now suing the production company and set designer involved...
What to Know About Balenciaga’s Campaign Controversy - The New York Times
Nov 28, 2022 · Two new Balenciaga campaigns ignited a firestorm that traveled from the internet to Fox News, fueled by allegations that the brand condoned child exploitation.
Balenciaga issues new statement, drops lawsuit as creative …
Amid the fallout over the brand’s Spring 2023 campaign, Balenciaga filed a lawsuit against production company North Six Inc, and its agent, Nicholas Des Jardins.
Balenciaga suing production company for $25 million over ... - CNN
Nov 29, 2022 · Luxury fashion house Balenciaga is suing the production company behind its Spring 2023 ad campaign after paperwork about a Supreme Court ruling on child pornography was identified in one of the...
Hey, Quick Question: What Is Going on at Balenciaga? [Updated]
Nov 28, 2022 · Over the past few weeks, Balenciaga has released two campaigns that spurred online controversy, faced accusations of child abuse, trended on Twitter (not in a good way), filed a lawsuit and...
Balenciaga’s creative director apologizes for 'wrong ... - NBC News
Jul 7, 2022 · Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia apologized for what he said was a "wrong artistic choice of concept" after the luxury fashion brand was criticized over an advertising campaign that...
Balenciaga's creative director apologises over controversial ... - Sky News
Dec 3, 2022 · Balenciaga's creative designer has personally apologised for the fashion house's latest campaign, which was criticised by the likes of Kim Kardashian, admitting it was "inappropriate" and the "wrong artistic choice".