The reality star, Kim Kardashian reportedly declined a 2023 Balenciaga contract after announcing she was "re-evaluating" her relationship with the fashion house following the BDSM ad scandal.
The brand approached Kardashian with the offer before the controversial images were released, but she declined shortly after the backlash began, according to TMZ.
Kim Kardashian said she was "re-evaluating" her relationship with Balenciaga earlier this week.GC Images
The skims founder, 42, also canceled several Balenciaga outfits she had planned to wear to upcoming events and has already contacted other designers.
Reps for Kardashian and Balenciaga did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment.
Kim Kardashian said she was "re-evaluating" her relationship with Balenciaga earlier this week.GC images
Kardashian's decision to ditch the campaign came days before she denounced the brand, saying she was "shaken by the disturbing images."
"I have been quiet for the past few days, 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," Kardashian tweeted on Monday.
As a mother of four, I have been shaken by the disturbing images. The safety of children must be held with the highest regard and any attempts to normalize child abuse of any kind should have no place in our society — period."
The "Kardashians" star, who has appeared in several Balenciaga campaigns and walked in their runway show, went on to say she was "re-evaluating" her relationship with the brand, which she appears to have severed permanently.
Despite facing backlash for failing to call out the brand sooner, sources told TMZ that the Skims founder is not currently under contract with the fashion house.
Many other celebrities have spoken out against the luxury brand, including Kardashian's sister Kylie Jenner.
The fashion house has apologized for the disturbing ad images.Jam Press/Balenciaga
The fashion house has apologized for the disturbing ad images.Jam Press/Balenciaga
The uproar began earlier this month, when the retailer released an advertisement featuring children holding teddy bears dressed in BDSM-style harnesses. Another image included the Supreme Court ruling on child pornography.
Balenciaga has since apologized twice and withdrawn the contentious campaign.
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