Balenciaga filed a lawsuit for $25 million against production companies that were responsible for an ad campaign in which children held teddy bears dressed in BDSM gear. In one instance, the children had to be wearing BDSM clothing. “unsettling document,” Accusations of child sexualization.
The luxury fashion house will be open Friday Submissions To the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nicholas Des Jardins was a naming set designer. His company of the identical name and North Six Inc. were named as defendants by the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Redress is sought by the brand “extensive damages” Due to the reputation it suffered from its Spring 2023 campaign. Balenciaga issued an Instagram apology for the photographs that went viral after they were removed.
“We sincerely apologize for any offense our holiday campaign may have caused,” Please read our official Statement. “Our plush bear bags should not have been featured with children in this campaign.”
It was also formally reprimanded “displaying unsettling documents” In the video, the caption refers to the printed copy of a child pornography court ruling that was included in one of the images.
Balenciaga denounced the inclusion “unapproved items” It also stated that it would be taking legal action against those who created the set.
Gabriele Limberti was one of two photojournalists who were implicated in the scandal. Submitted On Instagram, he shared the messages he’d received. “hundreds of hate mails and messages.”
“I am not in a position to comment Balenciaga’s choices, but I must stress that I was not entitled in whatsoever manner to neither chose the products, nor the models, nor the combination of the same,” He noted that “the choice of the objects displayed are not in the hands of the photographer.”
He claimed that the photographs of his were unfairly being targeted because they are pedophilic and distracting. “from the real problem, and criminals.” Limberti stated that he believes in the importance of a strong community. “no connection” Click here to see the Supreme Court document.
A spokesperson for Balenciaga said that neither Chris Maggio nor Limberti, the photographer who is alleged to have taken that photograph, will face legal action. Telled The Daily Mail
This controversy follows just one month since Kanye and Balenciaga severed ties “Ye” West making antisemitic statements.
The full summons and notice can be viewed here here.
