“I want my work to provoke thought,” the fashion designer said, but insisted that she never intended to encourage acts against minors.
Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia apologized on social media. Assuming responsibility for brand disputes, Two weeks ago, he was accused of promoting pedophilia in a campaign where children posed with various objects.
Denma released a text on his Instagram account in which he said:I would like to personally apologize for my poor choice of concept I am responsible for the gift campaign with the children. “
He also admitted that ‘it was inappropriate’ Children advertised things that had nothing to do with them.” .
“The more I want you to think about something through your work, We never intend to deal with scary topics like child abuse. ” added to the text.
The designer also said:i need to learn from this , please listen and join child protection organizations to find out how I can contribute and help in this terrible problem. “
“We apologize to anyone offended by the image. Balenciaga guarantees that: Appropriate steps will be taken to avoid similar errors in the future as well as but we also have a responsibility to protect our children in any way we can,” he concluded.
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Balenciaga, a brand facing internet wrath
The designer shared a publication that closed the possibility of giving comments. Social networks run campaigns against luxury lines.
For example, during the week, social network users Balenciaga’s branch was empty Even though there is usually a queue.
Similarly, various influencers They documented smashing and burning products in protest against the brand. This comes after Balenciaga launched his Christmas campaign promoting products for the home.
However, although it is an ornament, Various children are the protagonists in the photographs, posing with objects such as bags in the shape of teddy bears in sadomasochistic costumes. Start the Balenciaga virus controversy.
The controversy continues, users are slowly they started reporting more criminal records such as photos advertising products in a line aimed at lawyers.
A bag appears on top of a pile of blank paper. Except one. Among them, by increasing The text appears to contain excerpts from laws punishing the advertising, promotion, presentation or distribution of child pornography or any visual representation that shows or displays the participation of a minor in sexually explicit conduct.
Source: Biobiochile
