Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek lead the stars front row at the Balenciaga runway show in LA – as Hollywood unites to support the brand despite 2022 scandal

Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman and Salma Hayek were among a number of fashionably dressed guests who attended the Balenciaga Fall 24 show in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The reality TV star, 42, sizzled in a pair of skintight nude lace leggings that showed off her famous hourglass curves, and had built-in heels as she arrived at the show, which took place on a gated residential street in Hancock Park. neighbourhood.

Kidman, 56, looked stylish in a black velvet jacket dress with a stylish open shoulder design. She paired the look with a black clutch and pointy heels.

Meanwhile, the Friday star, 57, stunned in a figure-hugging black dress with ruffles, which she teamed with a bubblegum pink Balenciaga bag and heels.

The show comes after the luxury fashion house faced a huge controversy more than a year ago when consumers claimed its ad campaign, which featured children posing with bears wearing BDSM gear, promoted “child exploitation.”

Kardashian paired her outfit with a black zip-up athletic jacket with a white Beverly Hills logo.

She wore her raven braids parted in the middle and falling down into a curly, wet look.

The mother of four protected her eyes with a pair of futuristic sunglasses.

She carried an Erewhon shopping bag with a bouquet of flowers as she promoted the new collaboration between the luxury fashion house and the luxury supermarket.

‘This is my bag for today. There are flowers in it. I’m going to give them to Demna later, she told Variety, referring to Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia.

She was joined by sister Kendall Jenner, 28, who stunned in a sleeveless black maxi dress.

Kim initially faced backlash for refusing to cut ties with the brand and praised its handling of the scandal, despite claiming to be ‘shocked’ and ‘disgusted’ by the images.

She has since made her loyalty clear by taking part in an ad for Balenciaga’s upcoming summer 2024 collection.

Kardashian paired her outfit with a black zip-up athletic jacket with a white Beverly Hills logo. She wore her raven braids parted in the middle and falling down into a curly, wet look

She was joined by sister Kendall Jenner, 28, who stunned in a sleeveless black maxi dress

Kidman, 56, looked stylish in a black velvet jacket dress with a stylish open shoulder design. She paired the look with a black clutch and pointy heels

Meanwhile, the Friday star, 57, stunned in a figure-hugging black dress with ruffles, which she paired with a bubblegum pink Balenciaga bag and heels

She posed in a black latex dress and knee-high boots for the brand’s latest campaign.

In November 2022, the fashion house came under fire after releasing an ad that showed children posing next to various BDSM-themed items.

Afterwards, the SKIMS founder, who had previously done business with the company for several years, refused to cut ties with Balenciaga, but released a statement saying she was “shocked” and “disgusted” by the images.

“I have been quiet these past few days, not because I am not shocked and outraged by Balenciaga’s recent campaigns, but because I wanted the opportunity to speak to their team to understand for myself how this could have happened,” he said. she. said in an Instagram post.

‘As a mother of four children, I am shocked by these disturbing images. The safety of children must be respected with the highest regard and anything that goes against this must have no place in our society.”

However, Kim said she was comfortable with the way the company responded to the scandal, adding: “I appreciate Balenciaga’s removal from the campaigns and apology.

“By speaking to them, I believe they understand the seriousness of the issue and will take the necessary steps to ensure this never happens again.”

She said at the time that she was reconsidering her relationship with the fashion brand but had not made many final decisions yet.

‘Regarding my future at Balenciaga, I am currently re-evaluating my relationship with the brand, basing it on their willingness to accept responsibility for something that should never have happened – and the actions I expect them to take to protect children.’

A month later, during a performance at the Angie Martinez IRL podcastshe expressed her frustration at the public’s reaction to her statement.

She said “people got angry” because she didn’t call for the brand to be canceled or post “f**k you, Balenciaga.”

She added that she “did not participate in this campaign” and felt her statement “fully denounced” child pornography.