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After The Bondage Teddy-Bear Scandal, Balenciaga Still Has Work To Restore Its Reputation

Hollywood’s A-listers flocked to Balenciaga’s Fall 2024 fashion show last Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles, its first in the city. It was held on South Windsor Street with the iconic Hollywood sign in the background. Front row seats were claimed by Kim Kardashian, sister Kendall Jenner, Brooklyn Beckham, Vittoria Ceretti, Eva Longoria, Lil Wayne, Tracee […]

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What’s Balenciaga To Do About The Harry Potter Meme?

Balenciaga, the luxury brand owned by Kering, is making news again after being caught up in a cultural firestorm late last year when it featured children in what many considered an over-sexualized way. Now it is facing another threat: dilution through satire. YouTuber demonflyingfox reimagined the Harry Potter cast of characters as Balenciaga models, poking fun […]

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Balenciaga’s Teddy-Bear Ad Pushes Luxury Out Of Bounds

Balenciaga is once again embroiled in controversy on the heels of cutting ties with Kanye West, a.k.a. Ye, over anti-Semitic statements he made. It has been widely vilified for its holiday ad campaign featuring children posed with plush teddy-bear bags wearing S&M bondage gear. The company pulled the ad with an apology on Instagram for […]