Balenciaga's Ad Controversy: A Study in Crisis Communication Fashion label Balenciaga pulls ads featuring children with bondage teddy Euronews Balenciaga's latest ad is disgusting. Toddlers holding teddy bears in BDSM surrounded by alcohol and sex toys. Zoom in on the photo and you'll see a court case United States v Warning: images on the other slides are NOT suitable for kids to see. Time to #BoycottChristie's and @balenciaga Christie's Auction House and Balenciaga are both ok with profiting from sexual abuse, exploitation, Balenciaga's ads crossed the line and here's what you can do about it. Lauren's Kids Balenciaga drops lawsuit as the bondage bear scandal continues: the fashion house retracted its attack on the company behind the shocking teddy ads, as creative director Demna apologises on Instagram South