Justin Bieber‘s latest Instagram posts have garnered strong reactions. Over the weekend, the “Peaches” singer shared new photos with his son, Jack Blues Bieber. At first glance, there appears to be nothing unusual about the snaps. However, some people have pointed out that Bieber is wearing Balenciaga. What’s wrong with that? Well, the brand was involved in a huge scandal a few years back that involved accusations of child exploitation. Since Bieber is a father, fans think he shouldn’t be supporting Balenciaga due to their history.
Justin Bieber’s Balenciaga T-Shirt Criticized Following Company Scandal
On Saturday, June 14, Justin Bieber posted three photos with his son, Jack Blues, on Instagram. In them, the 31-year-old pop star could be seen carrying the infant around his home and outside near the pool. Jack Blues looked cozy wearing a small gray crewneck sweater and bright red sweatpants. While Bieber made sure to hide his son’s face to protect his privacy, he did give his followers a glimpse of Jack Blues’ blonde hair, which makes him look exactly like his father in his younger days.
Seeing Bieber enjoying the parenting life made fans happy. Since he’s been sparking concern over his mental health lately, fans hoped that spending time with his family will do him some good. Most of the comments in response to Justin Bieber’s Instagram post were positive. However, there were a few that pointed out an alarming detail: His Balenciaga t-shirt. “not him posed up in a balenciaga shirt while holding his baby 😢ugh …,” one person commented. “Balenciaga, really?” another wrote in disbelief. “Let’s not support this horrid company,” another fan said.
The Balenciaga Scandal
The comments referenced the infamous Balenciaga scandal in 2022. In case you don’t remember, the company received criticism for two separate ad campaigns involving children. The first showed kids holding teddy bears in bondage gear, which led social media users to accuse the brand of child exploitation. They trended the hashtag #cancelBalenciaga on X and TikTok as a result. Shortly afterward, Balenciaga came under fire again for an advert featuring documents relating to child pornography.
Several celebrities criticized Balenciaga following the backlash. In response to the criticism, the luxury fashion house apologized for the campaigns and promised to take legal action against those responsible for the controversial imagery. In the years since everything went down, it appears many stars have decided to give Balenciaga another chance. For example, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Cardi B have chosen to continue working with the company.
Fans are disappointed that Justin Bieber has joined that list. He shared multiple Instagram posts repping the brand recently. After seeing everyone’s reactions, they hope he’ll no longer support Balenciaga after being reminded of the company’s past controversies.
