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Balenciaga’s Breakdown: What Went Wrong and What Comes Next

Late Friday, the brand issued further apologies and abandoned its plan to sue a production company amid continued outrage in response to its recent holiday campaign.
Demna.
Late Friday, Balenciaga designer Demna and CEO Cédric Charbit issued personal apologies and abandoned the brand's plan to sue a production company amid continued outrage over a recent holiday campaign. (Getty)

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