Thread by @DeepBlueCrypto

#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

Balenciaga apologized for both ads in two different statements and that all the items used as props in the second ad shoot were "provided by third parties that confirmed in writing that these props were fake office documents."

Balenciaga says North Six included documents in the campaign "without Balenciaga's knowledge or authorization," according to the lawsuit. The company will seek $25 million in damages.

Kardashian is considered one of Balenciaga’s main current ambassadors. She began her relationship with the brand when she was dating Kanye West, whom she later married and divorced. Many of Kardashian’s monochromatic bodysuits complete with gloves & boots were designed by them.

Kardashian said she appreciated the steps Balenciaga took to remove the campaign and apologize. But she didn’t cut ties with the brand.

Lots of memes surfaced the minute #Balenciaga controversy surfaced.

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This is the Chief Designer for Balenciaga, Lotta Volkova. This image looks disturbing to say the least.

They say… balenciaga isn’t just pedophilic, its also satanic “BAAL”

#Balenciaga

Of course he does and nothing can be done by celebrities or those who endorse those labels for money right.

ITS ALWAYS ABOUT THE MONEY
ITS ALWAYS ABOUT THE POWER

#Balenciaga #BalenciagaAdidas
Is this just a mere coincidence or is there something deeper here 🤔

Our society & media morals have degraded so much… we need sources to tell us whats good vs. evil

- Media is biased & corrupt
- Education is indoctrination
- People turning woke blindly

WAKE TF UP YOU MORONS

People seen burning thousands of dollars worth of Balenciaga merchandise.

#CancelBalenciaga
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