Demna Addresses Balenciaga's Ad Campaign Controversy

After earning the ire of the internet with a controversial holiday campaign featuring children holding plush bear bags with BDSM-inspired harnesses and handcuffs, Balenciaga's creative director Demna has broken his silence with a "personal message" on the matter.In his statement, he wrote, "I want to personally apologize for the wrong artistic choice of concept for the gifting campaign with the kids and I take my responsibility. It was inappropriate to have kids promote objects that had nothing ...