Balenciaga sues ad agency and ad photographer over ad campaign that is causing outrage

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Balenciaga, which is popular with A-list celebrities including the likes of Kim Kardashian - has deleted two shocking images showing two young girls holding a teddy bear in bondage style gear on the gift shop section of its website






Balenciaga, which is popular with A-list celebrities including the likes of Kim Kardashian - has deleted two shocking images showing two young girls holding a teddy bear in bondage style gear on the gift shop section of its website



Earlier this month, the Paris-based company said that its controversial ad 'iterates on the artist's series Toy Stories, an exploration of what people collect and receive as gifts,' according to a press release.

It went on to say that it would feature 'dozens of new products ranging from homeware, pet wear and scent, from everyday items to limited-edition collectibles and bespoke furniture.'

Some of the pictures were shot by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, who is perhaps best known for his work with National Geographic. On his Instagram page, Galimberti issued an apology saying that he was not in creative control of the shoot and merely was in charge of lighting.

He said: 'I am not in a position to comment [on] Balenciaga's choices, but I must stress that I was not entitled in whatsoever manner to neither chose (sic) the products, nor the models, nor the combination of the same.'

Galimberti continued: 'As a photographer, I was only and solely requested to lit (sic) the given scene, and take the shots according to my signature style.

'As usual, the direction of the campaign and of the shooting are not on the hands of the photographer.'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11474945/Balenciaga-files-25M-suit-against-producers-controversial-BDSM-teddy-bear-ad-campaign.html

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[Dorian Gray]

1. Shocking that a fashion house

so closely associated with Kim and Kanye (yes, he's been dumped) would make bad choices.

[cbabe]

2. Weak. Very weak.

Not me said the flea.

‘ On his Instagram page, Galimberti issued an apology saying that he was not in creative control of the shoot and merely was in charge of lighting.’