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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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Aaaaaannnnnnnnnddddd Balenciaga has dropped their lawsuit against the set designer and production company behind the campaigns. It was farcical to begin with and only made them look like they're deflecting - which they were.
I actually was into Balenciaga in the past. I gifted my Balenciaga City to my now 90 year old Mom. I hope nobody flames her for carrying it, because she has zero idea about the controversy. Same goes for my biotech sister who is as woke as they come, but so not aware of fashion pop culture and latest cancelations.
Well it's not my idea of a positive parenting angle so that's a fail.
I grew up outside of Boston and when my daughter was a baby she was contracted with a modeling agency for a few shoots of baby products for Toys-R-Us and I think Sears. The other moms I met were also going through agents.
I would be very surprised if Balenciaga didn't try to hire an agency. Usually companies use agents to guard against liabilities and there are contracts.
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Nobody should be flamed for wearing Balenciaga, whether or not they are aware of this controversy.
I googled and came up with this person
Searching for Fashion’s Most Reclusive Designer
Somewhere in Brighton, a mysterious man with a cult following is making handcrafted clothing that fashion die-hards and celebrities like Jeremy Strong love.
if this is the one you reference, I believe the proprietor of SONG carries his stuff currently, I think it has an edgy quality that Balenciaga fashion tries to emulate. Without any ad campaign or fanfare.
I’m sure your things are beautiful and they will enjoy them! I think it would be wasteful to cancel out balenciaga items one currently possesses, simply bc of one artistic director and the current ad campaigns. But, when Dolce and McQueen and Gucci had their own issues, I will admit that I preferred not to wear my items. I returned to some of them after about 15 years bc I was fond of the items. Hugs
What really sucks is that Demna is so into himself and his "art", and so is whoever else upstairs that goes along with it-They don't stop to think about the innocent employees that are affected.
Reports of empty stores, vandalism, SAs being harassed-they are the ones who are feeling it. Can you imagine being a Balenciaga SA and having to go to work today? I would be more than a little distressed, worrying about a cavalcade of pissed off people stopping by or making a scene outside. It would be intimidating to leave work and see a crowd with signs. Even if they are well behaved, it's unnerving.
It's not fair to Bal owners either. I know how much many of you used to love those bags and collected citys, works, etc and I think it would be a shame if you felt judged for using them, or felt fear!
Reports of empty stores, vandalism, SAs being harassed-they are the ones who are feeling it. Can you imagine being a Balenciaga SA and having to go to work today? I would be more than a little distressed, worrying about a cavalcade of pissed off people stopping by or making a scene outside. It would be intimidating to leave work and see a crowd with signs. Even if they are well behaved, it's unnerving.
It's not fair to Bal owners either. I know how much many of you used to love those bags and collected citys, works, etc and I think it would be a shame if you felt judged for using them, or felt fear!
Balenciaga of yesteryear was beautiful & exceptional & inspiring to many designers of today.
Would hope that no one in their right mind would "flame" another human being for wearing an
item that has controversary surrounding it.
There are many who have no clue as to this Balenciaga controversary. Not even sure if it has
made the "news" on various tv stations. Posters sharing their thoughts perhaps on forums,
IG & Youtube accounts speaks for itself loud & clear
But at the end of the day, Balenciaga will go on. Those that choose to wear their clothing
& handbags will likely do so & those that are offended by the ad will make the appropriate
decisions for themselves & this will likely quiet down sooner than later, sadly & Balenciaga
will survive just like other design houses & designers have.
Balenciaga in theory has covered their a***es with their comments as they chose to but
what has been learned from all this, only time will tell.
Well now it's been an hour or two and I think my post was a bit... Dramatic?Very insightful and heartbreaking, indeed.
Yes, didn't hear? They are going to put all kinds of protocols in place to hand hold Demna, but fire him? No.
If this father is so pro the photographer and feels so badly...speak up and give some insight as to what he believed his child was participating in. Oh and stand up proud. Provide your name.
It's not even about the children in those photos, it's the message these ads are sending. They really are tiptoeing around the issue instead of addressing it, which is why putting children in ads for adults with 'toys' and stuffs that are not for children?
I personally didn't read it as dramatic. I think you were being empathic and expressed your opinion on how you think others might be feeling at this moment. Let's simply say that you were being human.
Doubt Demna will be fired.. Agree that protocols will be put into place & he has been forewarned
Let's see how Balenciaga handles all this as the couture collection will be presented January in Paris
& lots of $$$$ at stake from now until then that Balenciaga is not going to forfeit, JMO
This will likely will die much quicker than we would anticipate
Apologies (checked) Staff meetings as to how to handle clients in free standing B boutiques here in US
(protests, etc) the store may even go back to by appointment only, so clients can be discreet
Business will go on.. you bet!!