Lisa Rinna Faces Backlash for Attending Balenciaga Show Amid Controversial Child Ad Campaign
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Lisa Rinna has received a lot of heat for attending Balenciaga’s Fall 2024 show following the brand’s infamous child ad campaign. Balenciaga’s child marketing campaign portrayed children grasping BDSM-inspired teddy bear handbags for the uninitiated. Former cast member of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ Amelia Grey Hamlin, recently joined her two children, Amelia Grey Hamlin and Delilah Belle Hamlin, at Balenciaga’s latest show, sharing pictures on her Instagram page. Lisa wore a deep blue turtleneck top as well as a matching enormous trench coat to the fashion show, while Amelia wore a black jacket and tights and Delilah wore a loose grey suit.
The reality TV star’s decision to attend Baleciaga’s fashion presentation appears to have enraged netizens. The reality TV star’s decision to attend Baleciaga’s fashion presentation appears to have enraged netizens. According to NBC News, the Spanish company then began its disputed campaign, which included toddlers holding teddies in bondage attire, and in other photos, documents concerning child sexual abuse law were utilised as props. Balenciaga’s Fall 2024 show, held in Los Angeles, California, was attended by a slew of celebrities. Vittoria Ceretti, Salma Hayek Pinault, Cardi B, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Teyana Taylor, Kendall Jenner, Eva Longoria, Ashley Graham, Tracee Ellis Ross, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Nicole Kidman were among those who attended the show.
Lisa Rinna with her daughters Amelia Gray and Delilah Belle at the #Balenciaga Fall 2024 show pic.twitter.com/v6qKs3BMOg
— highsnobiety (@highsnobiety) December 2, 2023
Lisa Rinna Was Chastised For Attending Balenciaga’s Fall Show Following The Brand’s Child Ad Fiasco
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Lisa Rinna is facing significant online criticism for her attendance at Balenciaga’s Fall 2024 show following the brand’s controversial child advertising campaign. In this campaign, children were pictured holding teddy bear handbags with BDSM-style themes. A photo posted on Instagram by the former ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star showcased her daughters, Delilah Belle Hamlin and Amelia Gray Hamlin, at Balenciaga’s spring show. The caption read, “So fun, the girls and momma at @balenciaga.” Lisa wore a deep blue turtleneck and matching oversized trench coat, while Amelia opted for a black jacket and leggings, and Delilah wore a baggy grey suit.
Lisa Rinna and her daughters Amelia Grey & Delilah Belle at the Balenciaga Fall 2024 show. This is what winning looks like. 💎💋 #RHOBH pic.twitter.com/xBdwhcNjtZ
— R (@theandysofbravo) December 3, 2023
The online backlash against the reality TV star revolves around her choice to attend Balenciaga’s fashion show. Netizens expressed their disapproval, with one social media user questioning, “So you support child exploitation?” Another commenter expressed disappointment in celebrities supporting the designer, saying, “Very disappointed with all of the celebrities who support this designer.” A subsequent user urged the brand to improve, stating, “No to everything Balenciaga. Please do better.” Another online commentator highlighted the widespread discontent, remarking, “It’s astonishing how many individuals continue to promote this brand after everything that has come out. Help the children!” Yet another user voiced their disgust, stating, “Very disgusted in all of these celebrities promoting this designer.” One observer characterized those supporting Balenciaga as “a few hungry people” and criticized the brand for its association with child exploitation.
Wow how can people support this horrible brand
— NycArches aka the NUTcracker (@NYC_arches) December 3, 2023
On November 27, 2022, Lisa took to Instagram to give her thoughts on current events, particularly Balenciaga’s contentious ad campaign. She posted on her Instagram Story at the time, “F**ked up.” What is going on in China? What is going on in Iran? Balenciaga’s latest advertising campaign Trump Kanye West with a white nationalist at Mar-a-LagoThis shit is terrifying, Lago. “Not in any particular order.” According to NBC News, the Spanish company then began its disputed campaign, which included toddlers holding teddies in bondage attire, and in other photos, documents about child sexual abuse law were utilised as props. “We apologise for presenting unsettling papers in our campaign,” said a message posted on Balenciaga’s Instagram Story. According to the company, they also stated, “We take this issue very seriously, and we’re taking legal action against the parties responsible for creating the set and including unauthorised items in the photo shoot for our Spring 23 campaign.” “We strongly object to child abuse in any form,” the brand continued. We advocate for the safety and well-being of children.” Balenciaga’s Fall 2024 show, held in Los Angeles, California, was attended by a slew of celebrities. Among those in attendance were Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Nicole Kidman, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Vittoria Ceretti, Ashley Graham, Salma Hayek Pinault, Tracee Ellis Ross and Eva Longoria.
None, they are all trash.
— IMPEACH FAUX46/AMERICAFIRST /Veteran/John 3:16 (@SillySaltyAFVet) December 3, 2023
Well lisa Renna, along with all the other celebrities pimp out their kids. That’s what they have to do to stay in the club. Why do you think all these celebrity kids are so messed up it’s because they’ve been abused since the moment they popped out of the womb.
— veggiepeople (@veggiepeople007) December 3, 2023
ok so why didn’t lisa rinna walk in the balenciaga la show????
— j (@joosseeppph) December 3, 2023
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