Fans Criticizes Kim Kardashian & Kendall Jenner's Attendance at "Balenciaga Showcase"
Fans Criticizes Kim Kardashian & Kendall Jenner's Attendance at "Balenciaga Showcase"
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Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner showcased their admiration for Balenciaga as they gracefully posed together at the brand's show in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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This display of support occurred amid a controversy involving the company, which had been linked to a photoshoot featuring children alongside BDSM-themed items. The 43-year-old makeup mogul dominated the red carpet in a striking black bomber jacket paired with sheer embroidered leggings. Her supermodel sister, aged 28, radiated glamour in a sleeveless black gown during the star-studded event.
Kim, carrying a shopping bag from the collaborative line between the luxury fashion house and upscale grocery store Erewhon, shared with Variety, 'This is my purse for the day. There are flowers in it. I'm going to give them to [Balenciaga creative director] Demna [Gvasalia] later.' Later in the interview, Kim expressed her admiration for the brand's Juicy Couture-inspired sweats that kicked off the show, describing them as 'very, very L.A.' and praising the overall collection as 'amazing.' Kendall also chimed in, highlighting her love for the black fur off-the-shoulder moment.
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The appearance at the Balenciaga show followed Kim's involvement in a new Balenciaga ad in October, nearly a year after the brand faced a child ad scandal that sent shockwaves through the fashion world in November 2022. The controversial ad featured children posing alongside adult items. In response to the scandal, Kim, who had a longstanding business relationship with the company, expressed her shock and disgust in an Instagram post, emphasizing the importance of child safety. Despite the controversy, she chose not to sever ties with Balenciaga but commended the company for removing the campaigns and issuing an apology.
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Kim acknowledged the severity of the issue and believed that Balenciaga understood it as well, expressing confidence that they would take the necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Although she admitted to reevaluating her relationship with the brand, she emphasized the importance of their accountability and actions in protecting children.
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During an appearance on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast a month later, Kim expressed frustration over the public's reaction to her statement, noting that some people expected her to call for the brand's cancellation. She clarified that she was not part of the controversial campaign and had unequivocally denounced child p###### in her statement. Around the time of the controversy, Balenciaga issued an apology for the photo shoot that had sparked outrage, featuring a child holding a teddy bear dressed in a B##M outfit.
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