Kim Kardashian has become known for her fondness for Balenciaga. But then the company’s NSFW (Not Safe For Work) ad featuring children holding teddy bears in bondage attire went viral. As a result, social media called for Kardashian to boycott the brand.
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However, Kim kept right on wearing her designer fashions. And even when she reacted, social media continued the backlash against Kardashian. Get all the details below.
Kim Kardashian Flaunts Balenciaga Amid BDSM Child Photo Backlash
Balenciaga‘s recent ad featuring little kids holding teddy bears dressed in bondage attire horrified viewers. And the BDSM images sparked an immediate backlash on social media. As a result, the company’s featured celebrity, Kim Kardashian, faced urges to slam Balenciaga. But instead, she kept right on rocking the designer style, pointed out RadarOnline.
And when Kim finally offered a delayed response, her fans felt disappointed. Because so many had pleaded with the reality TV star to slam Balenciaga, her reaction failed to meet the situation. And instead, Kardashian focused on her views as a parent.
“As a mother of four, I have been shaken by the disturbing images,” posted Kim on Twitter. And she added, “The safety of children must be held with the highest regard.” But Kim also stated, “Any attempts to normalize child abuse of any kind should have no place in our society — period.” However, Kardashian then explained why she didn’t react immediately.
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Kardashian Followers Slam Kim For Refusing To Cut Off Balenciaga
Defending her lack of an immediate response, the 42-year-old tweeted an explanation. And she admitted, “I have been quiet for the past few days.” But Kim quickly added, “Not because I haven’t been disgusted and outraged by the recent Balenciaga campaigns. But because I wanted an opportunity to speak to their team to understand for myself how this could have happened.”
However, social media didn’t feel impressed. For instance, one suggested that Kardashian “delete this again and come back with the real statement.” And the fan recommended that Kim state her plan to slash her link with Balenciaga because of its “disturbing images in their campaign involving children.”
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But others pointed out that Kim doesn’t stand alone as a celebrity remaining silent. And while Kardashian got slammed for flaunting her Balenciaga designer outfits amid the backlash, other stars stayed silent as well. As a result, some social media critics spoke out. For instance, one wrote, “If Balenciaga did something that offended the LGBT community, every celebrity would have cut ties instantly. They promoted child porn and nearly every celebrity is silent. Really makes you think, huh?”
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