Balenciaga

Paris, France

Balenciaga is a luxury fashion house known for its modern and edgy designs, creating high-end clothing, accessories, footwear, and handbags.

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30.85

July 3

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Balenciaga Initiates Lawsuit Over Controversial Ad Campaign

Balenciaga has filed a $25 million lawsuit against production company North Six, Inc. and set designer Nicholas Des Jardins after real legal documents from a Supreme Court ruling on child pornography appeared as props in its Spring 2023 campaign. The luxury brand, which had previously faced condemnation for a campaign involving children in inappropriate contexts, has apologized and announced new controls in its creative process to prevent future oversights.

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Balenciaga is currently rated as a Dissenter.

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2022

Balenciaga Initiates Lawsuit Over Controversial Ad Campaign
30.85

Balenciaga has filed a $25 million lawsuit against production company North Six, Inc. and set designer Nicholas Des Jardins after real legal documents from a Supreme Court ruling on child pornography appeared as props in its Spring 2023 campaign. The luxury brand, which had previously faced condemnation for a campaign involving children in inappropriate contexts, has apologized and announced new controls in its creative process to prevent future oversights.
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

July 3

The lawsuit and subsequent public apology demonstrate Balenciaga's attempt to rectify unethical practices linked to its advertising campaigns. Despite the initial oversight regarding the use of controversial materials, the company's decision to sue its production partners and implement stricter creative controls reflects a commitment to ethical business practices and accountability, aligning with progressive values that reject exploitation and abuse.

Balenciaga suing production company for $25 million over controversial campaign