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#Balenciaga, the luxury fashion brand that sparked back-to-back controversies over two recent ad campaigns.

The ad that sparked the lawsuit was part of Balenciaga's Summer 2023 collection in collaboration with activewear brand Adidas.

#BalenciagaGate

A 🧵 for awareness 👇
The backlash began when online scrutinizers noticed a page from the 2008 Supreme Court decision United States v. Williams in the backdrop for an ad showcasing a $3,000 purse.

The ruling upheld the constitutionality of a child pornography conviction.
That ad campaign also drew backlash because it featured images of children holding plush bears wearing fishnet tops and leather harnesses, surrounded by objects like flasks and chain necklaces.

The ad was photographed by famed Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti
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With everything happening around the #BalenciagaAdidas Scandal. Lets revisit something that was a baseless conspiracy theory a few years ago and earned me my first ban. I'm not saying you have to believe everything. I'm saying you need to weigh this evidence vs your reality. Image
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