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Feb 9, 2023 · Balenciaga was accused of sexualizing children in two controversial ad campaigns — and the backlash has been swift. Here's everything to know. By Natalie Michie. Date February 9, 2023. This article was originally published on November 23, 2022 and has been updated.
Jun 24, 2024 · What was the Balenciaga scandal all about? In November 2022, Balenciaga released its holiday ad campaign featuring children holding teddy bears in bondage harnesses and costumes. (The BDSM accessories were also on the runway at Balenciaga’s show at Paris Fashion Week.)
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.
Nov 28, 2022 · The luxury brand's new holiday campaign has met a strong backlash online, including accusations of promoting child abuse. Here's why.
Dec 2, 2022 · Balenciaga received immediate backlash following the launch of their "Gift Collection" campaign from social media users accusing the company of sexualizing the children in the ads.
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...
Nov 29, 2022 · Two campaigns have led to accusations that the luxury brand promoted child abuse. The first to emerge was a campaign where children were photographed holding teddy bears dressed in what appears to ...
Dec 2, 2022 · CNN — Balenciaga creative director Demna has issued a public apology for one of the fashion brand’s recent advertising campaigns, which featured images of young children cuddling teddy bears in...
Feb 9, 2023 · Balenciaga responded in multiple ways. It withdrew both campaigns, denied the allegations of promoting child abuse through its images, and, in the case of the Spring 2023 ads, launched a $25...
Nov 28, 2022 · Balenciaga says North Six made “inexplicable acts and omissions” by displaying in an ad a court decision upholding a criminal prohibition against child pornography, according to a complaint...
