Kim Kardashian astounds in illusion stockings while sister Kendall Jenner is elegant in all-black Supporing Balenciaga show despite previous controversies
Kim Kardashian astounds in illusion stockings while sister Kendall Jenner is elegant in an all-black Supporting Balenciaga show despite previous controversies
Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner displayed their allegiance to Balenciaga at the brand's show in Los Angeles, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding a previous child ad campaign.
The siblings struck poses on the red carpet, with Kim, the 43-year-old makeup mogul, donning a striking black bomber jacket paired with sheer embroidered leggings. Meanwhile, Kendall, the 28-year-old supermodel, radiated glamour in a sleeveless black gown at the star-studded event.
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Sporting a shopping bag from the collaboration between Balenciaga and the upscale grocery store Erewhon, Kim shared with Variety that it was her "purse for the day," containing flowers she planned to give to Balenciaga's creative director, Demna Gvasalia. Expressing admiration for the brand's Juicy Couture-inspired sweats that opened the show, Kim remarked, "It was very, very L.A. The collection was amazing." Kendall chimed in, expressing her love for the black fur off-the-shoulder moment.
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This appearance follows Kim's participation in a new Balenciaga ad in October, almost a year after the brand faced backlash for a child ad campaign featuring kids alongside B##M-themed items. Despite the controversy, Kim, a long-time collaborator with Balenciaga, chose to maintain her ties with the brand. In November 2022, she publicly voiced her shock and disgust over the disturbing images in an Instagram post, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing children's safety.
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Kim appreciated Balenciaga's response, acknowledging the removal of the controversial campaigns and the brand's apology. However, she mentioned re-evaluating her relationship with Balenciaga based on the brand's accountability and actions to prevent such incidents in the future.
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During an appearance on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast a month later, Kim expressed frustration over public reactions to her statement, noting that some expected her to call for a brand cancellation. She clarified her stance on denouncing child exploitation in her statement and shared her ongoing evaluation of her association with Balenciaga.
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