Bears repeating!
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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On the teddy bear not the kids. But whether or not it’s bondage gear is subject to debate.
Didn't see the leash (or other meaningful symbolism) until you mentioned it... so not good.correct. And this is even worse.
Here is my opinion about the pictures. I'm already long enough in the BDSM scene to be able to read the visual language of the pictures - what I already wrote on the subject " dog whistle in pictures".
The problem is not only the teddy, which is already disturbing enough, but in the structure of the image.
The picture on the bed shows a setup of a bed as it is defined as "appealing" in the BDSM context - everything is lying straight next to each other, a leash is ready (nobody has seen it, right? well, leashes take place in BDSM
So when I say that the picture has a clear reference to BDSM, then you can assume that people like me can "read" these pictures very well. And this is such frightening, disgusting, outrageous, unbearable and indiscussable that I really can't say anything more about it except: GO TO ****ING HELL!
That said, I am happy to report that the IG account of B. (won't write that name anymore) is: empty. Let's keep it that way. (and you can't comment on the Kering account, which is sad bc I wanted to let them know how I feel about them).
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For someone completely ignorant of the lifestyle the bears with the panda eyes was more than enough. This is a whole other level of unacceptable.
I know other brands are 'bad' too, and have bad execs and bad campaigns, but you want to feel somewhat proud of what you carry and what you support and this kills the brand for me, and Kering in general. It'd be hard for me to enjoy my Kering bags now.
And I will also be boycotting adidas, since as far as I know, they collabed with Balenciaga on this. I am glad I didnt buy something from them in a long time. I wanted a pair of adidas sneakers for black friday, and changed my mind last minute. I am really grateful for that.
That website has been known to support balenciaga many times and part of their PR payroll.
This is a cheap and desperate attempt on balenciaga to downplay the severity of their actions.
Fox News and Tucker have shown more tha enough proof of Balenciaga’s depraved actions.
Balenciaga's Attempted Damage Control: $25 Million Suit Filed Against Producers of Child Sexualization Ad Campaign
There's no way Balenciaga didn't realize how this sexualized very young children.
redstate.com
I didn’t even think of this! Didn’t they collaborate with Gucci and Prada too? Balenciaga even collabed with Gucci
This stuff runs deep. This situation really opened my eyes.
Much better sportswear brands out there for sure.
Interesting that you using the same phrase that the article uses. I noticed you didn't quote it though.
I think the media and the celebs are really gaslighting us by being silent about this. They're like ''see its not big deal and youre just overreacting''. I feel like they're hoping for this to die down soon enough and people to forget about it. They all must be in some kind of cult or something or really their designer bags and clothes matter more than their morals and protecting innocent children.
This is the adidas collab. Same photoshoot where they included those cp documents on the table.
For sure the cult. Kidman is part of the campaign and she is part of Scientology too. Not surprised if she has participated in Scientology harming children
now she’s quietly showing support for this behavior by collaborating with them.
Hollywood is literally evil . I have said it but people don’t believe me. Look at how quiet the celebs part of the campaigns are. Either they have been victims of grooming and think this is okay or are groomers themselves. Bella Hadid, Kanye, Kim, Alexa, etc.
Thank god Kanye broke free.
Yes. Adidas was 100% part of the campaign and greenlit this too. That says all I need I know about them. I will be boycotting Prada by extension too after this.
“Thank god Kanye broke free” ????
If “edgy” means putting children in sexually suggestive / debatable context, I don’t want to know what’s beyond the edge.
How is that even remotely “edgy”? Child sex slaves and pedophilia is as old as time. Child brides are a historical thing. There is nothing edgy about it. If anything it’s regressive. Protecting children and preserving their innocence is a relatively modern idea that should be preserved.
Throughout history, great civilizations (Ancient Greece, Rome) have always collapsed when they reached a level of decadence that morals and social rules don’t matter any more. Nothing separates civilized human from animals other than our ability to control our impulses ie following laws and moral codes. The order of the animal world is inherently a violent one. Whilst some may think laws and morals are old fashioned, it prevents society from turning into chaos where everything goes.
Call me old fashioned. YMMV
How is that even remotely “edgy”? Child sex slaves and pedophilia is as old as time. Child brides are a historical thing. There is nothing edgy about it. If anything it’s regressive. Protecting children and preserving their innocence is a relatively modern idea that should be preserved.
Throughout history, great civilizations (Ancient Greece, Rome) have always collapsed when they reached a level of decadence that morals and social rules don’t matter any more. Nothing separates civilized human from animals other than our ability to control our impulses ie following laws and moral codes. The order of the animal world is inherently a violent one. Whilst some may think laws and morals are old fashioned, it prevents society from turning into chaos where everything goes.
Call me old fashioned. YMMV
incorrect - she left scientology when she escaped from Tom, she has nothing to do with that cult.
I’m with the photographer‘s account; however, she’s repulsive too IMO. Don’t get me started on the parents . Do these children have parents?