Kim Kardashian Breaks Her Silence Over Controversial Balenciaga Campaign, Netizens React on Twitter
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After Balenciaga’s ad campaign featuring children wearing BDSM-style harnesses and holding teddy bears drew backlash, Kim Kardashian is “reevaluating” her relationship with the brand. Following fans’ demands to denounce the luxury fashion house for several days, the star finally spoke out about the Balenciaga child ad controversy on Twitter Sunday night. The reason I have been silent for the past few days is not that I haven’t felt disgusted and outraged by Balenciaga’s recent campaigns, but rather because I wanted to talk to their team for myself to understand why this happened.
Kim Kardashian addresses controversial Balenciaga campaign#KimKardashian #BalenciagaGate #balenciagascandal pic.twitter.com/4y42otpMtP
— TheRecentTimes (@Recent_Times) November 28, 2022
A printout of a US Supreme Court decision on child porn laws appeared in the background of one image in the troublesome campaign, which Balenciaga pulled Tuesday amid growing outcry. At Paris Fashion Week, Balenciaga launched its spring 2023 collection with these advertisements. In July, the Skims founder walked in Balenciaga’s couture fashion show in Paris and posed in the brand’s winter 2022 campaign. The 42-year-old Kardashian posted another statement about this history and working relationship nearly an hour after posting the first.
BREAKING: Kim Kardashian issues weak statement – refuses to denounce Balenciaga, signals she will continue to work with them pic.twitter.com/vhih6AjAeV
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) November 28, 2022
The Kardashian Alum Kim Kardashian Is Getting Slammed For A Statement In Balenciaga child ad controversy
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Kim Kardashian, a reality star and Balenciaga ambassador, condemned the brand’s recent controversy. Through a recent advertisement, the fashion house was accused of promoting child pornography. Social media users have since expressed their disappointment in Kim Kardashian’s response to the Balenciaga child ad controversy. The Gift Shop campaign for Balenciaga’s Spring 2023 collection recently received criticism. There were children wearing bondage costumes holding stuffed teddy bears. Also included in the photoshoot was a Supreme Court opinion regarding a child pornography case, which appalled internet users. Kim Kardashian addressed the issue on her official Twitter account. As a brand ambassador, the reality star represents the luxury fashion house in recent years. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum told her followers on 28th November that she had been wanting to speak with Balenciaga’s team about the campaign.
As for my future with Balenciaga, I am currently re-evaluating my relationship with the brand, basing it off their willingness to accept accountability for something that should have never happened to begin with — & the actions I am expecting to see them take to protect children.
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) November 28, 2022
Also tweeting, she said she was shaken by the disturbing images. In another tweet, she said she appreciated the apology from the Paris-based brand. Moreover, Kardashian said that after talking to them, the Balenciaga brand understood the “seriousness of the issue.” In another tweet, the Skims founder addressed her relationship with the brand. Kardashian assured Balenciaga that the issue would “never happen again.” As a result, she is “reevaluating” her relationship with the brand. Kim Kardashian’s statement did not impress internet users. The reality star was criticized for not making her statement regarding the Balenciaga child ad controversy sooner. Considering Kardashian has four children, some people expected her relationship with the brand to end. Due to the financial gains, Kardashian is gaining from her association with the brand, several netizens expressed that she may not end her relationship with it. Several people accused the reality star of putting her finances before her children’s safety.
SEE: Fans Slam Kim Kardashian’ statement on Balenciaga child ad controversy
Translation: I'll look the other way if the price is right. At least pretend you care.
— 🇺🇸❤🔥That Girl🔥❤🇺🇸 (@Ramgirl123) November 28, 2022
She was kind of in a tough spot to not say anything pic.twitter.com/VjlB3Jfa7p
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) November 28, 2022
Cancel Hollywood starting with Kardashian’s!!!
— Kelly (@KellyBonavito1) November 28, 2022
All she cares about is the money. What if it affected her daughter. 🤷♂️😡😡
— Eric L (@FedUp_LGB) November 28, 2022
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 28, 2022
i wonder how much $ she makes out of the relationship and how much more will they offer now 👀
— 🇺🇲 Just me 🇺🇲 (@stndup4urcolors) November 28, 2022
What I just read is….. "Dear Balenciaga, with this statement, my price just went up"
— Awakenotwoke (@Awakenotwoke25) November 28, 2022
