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Also, let’s stick closely to topic, it really helps preventing tangents and drama.
Also, let’s stick closely to topic, it really helps preventing tangents and drama.
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What do y'all think about the Balenciaga SS23 & Adidas collab "teddy" controversy?
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Beyond sick - evil is a better word. Don’t care to debate this either - it’s my opinion.
Will never buy again.
Will never buy again.
Some sick pedophiles working in the fashion industry. What more could it be? Thought they’d be slick and couch it somehow in the ad. I think Kanye definitely knows things.
So far Kering's stocks are not affected by this. Either not enough people saw the news or the market doesn’t care.
Ps: this answer is in acknowledgment of what you said.
I don't believe they are unaware. I think they thought we would be unaware. If we start tracking Balenciaga, some things started pointing to this time in History. This didn't happen overnight. It has been a systemic and well-planned process to continue exploring the child sexualization theme but they have been slowly introducing it to the public. The typical frog in the pan scenario. Suddenly, they get too comfortable, and bam! This is not new for them. The difference is that it wasn't so overt in the past. But I believe there is a time for everything and it's our time to open our eyes and not allow companies like that to use children to try to normalize pedophilia. This is not art. But let's go into the rabbit hole of the "art" conversation. If you are a mother, look at Michael Borressmans paintings and read about the themes of this art. How would you feel about his art, knowing that his paintings promote violence against children? Would you buy his paintings? Would you have a conversation with your children about it? What about pictures from Balenciaga that promote child violence and even adult violence (panda bear), does that align with your worldview? If it does, good luck and move on. Rachel Chandler, Lotta Volkova, and others are all connected. Do your research (meaning: people in general).
Keep in mind that the stock market is highly manipulated. They have controls in place to keep it under control
Who is "they"? What are you referring to?
Classic antisemitic tropes.
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Hedge fund managers have a lot of control. This is one aspect and one example. These controls were established years ago to protect the market. It doesn't fluctuate freely.
did you tag someone? Did I say anything wrong?
If I said something inappropriate, you can directly talk to me. No worries. I am open to feedback and I don't want to offend anyone or break the rules. Sometimes we get too involved in the conversation. I won't get defensive or anything like that. It's pure dialogue.
Thank you for sharing your experience and I am deeply sorry that it happened to you. It's heartbreaking and it leaves so many wounds. I think that is why we are so passionate about the topic. If one has been sexually abused or works with victims of sexual abuse (which there are so many different expressions of it) we can see the writing on the wall. Wishing you all the best
anti-semitic? How? And I am not challenging you. I am just trying to understand
You posted that “they” control the market, then listed off a list of Jewish individuals and family names. You cannot be so daft as to not know that is a major and oldest anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in history, one even used by the Nazis. It’s combination with this thread is practically invoking a blood libel smear in Jewish persons.
Yikes, I didn't even know they were Jews. I love Jewish people. That had nothing to do with a religious background. I was speaking from an economical standpoint of certain people being in control and holding a large majority of financial assets in the country. Thanks for pointing it out. But the message was not against any specific group
I have always liked Balenciaga, clothes, shoes, and bags. I own many items and will continue to wear/carry the items I own. I will purchase other items in the future. I looked this up and the children with the weird teddy bags (and they are weird bags) are wearing t-shirts and shorts. The news article however is puzzling and definitely offensive. What I am saying is I am not abandoning one of my favorite brands because someone in marketing made a mistake/error in judgement.
by the way, if at any point I have offended anyone I ask for forgiveness. Thank you @preppie for sharing how my statement might have been interpreted from a religious or racial lens. Under no circumstances, I would insult people and their humanity. This is the beauty of dialogue. We are able to share how others experience us and what is said. Thank you for the opportunity to clarify.