As a mother, she has every reason to speak out. Kim Kardashian says she is “re-evaluating my relationship” with Balenciaga, following online backlash from a recent campaign by the fashion house. Here’s what you need to know.
The reality star, 42, said she was “shaken by the disturbing images” used in the campaign, which showed two young children holding teddy bears dressed in bondage clothing.
Kim Kardashian Is Slamming Balenciaga After Recent Controversial Ad Campaign
The images, which emerged several days ago, have since been taken down by Balenciaga, with the company apologizing for the offense caused in its own Instagram story post. The ads appeared to show two young girls, both holding stuffed animals, which were dressed in leather and netted clothing, and surrounded by an assortment of other items. One photo also showed what appeared to be an excerpt from “unsettling” US Supreme Court documents.
Kardashian said she had remained silent since the campaign was first posted online because she wanted to speak with the brand to “understand for myself how this could have happened.”
She said, “I have been quiet for the past few days, not because I haven’t been disgusted and outraged by the recent Balenciaga campaigns, but because I wanted an opportunity to speak to their team to understand for myself how this could have happened. As a mother of four, I have been shaken by the disturbing images. The safety of children must be held with the highest regard and any attempts to normalize child abuse of any kind should have no place in our society – period.”
She continued: “I appreciate Balenciaga’s removal of the campaigns and apology. In speaking with them, I believe they understand the seriousness of the issue and will take the necessary measures for this to never happen again. 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.”
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