Fashion

‘We Strongly Condemn Child Abuse,’ Balenciaga Says in New Statement on Disastrous Holiday Ads

BIG MISTAKE, HUGE

Holiday ads featuring children with teddy bears some felt were BDSM-inspired have caused a firestorm of controversy for the brand.

Helen Holmes
Helen Holmes 

Culture Reporter

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Helen Holmes

Helen Holmes

Culture Reporter

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