cross-posted from: https://exploding-heads.com/post/65138
Balenciaga faced major criticism after posting ads featuring little girls wearing bondage-themed clothing while holding teddy bears outfitted with other fetish items, including a padlocked chain, a mesh shirt, and spiked bracelets. Some of the bears even had their eyes poked out.
It is important to note that the ads featuring the children were not meant to advertise a clothing and accessories line for kids.
In one of the ads, a young girl can be seen posing behind a table covered with empty champagne, beer, and wine glasses.