LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The introduction of 'Baby Dior' by the luxury brand Dior has sparked significant controversy online. Numerous individuals expressed their disapproval of Dior's latest release, labeled as a "comprehensive skincare line for little ones."
The collection includes premium products such as the extravagant $230 scented water and the $115 moisturizer, leading to widespread criticism on various social media platforms.
'Selling Sunset' star Chrishell Stause was among those expressing dissent, using Instagram to openly convey her reservations about the recently launched 'Baby Dior' line.
Stause, in her argument, emphasized the sentiment of "leave the babies alone," reflecting the broader concern shared by many.
Numerous individuals echoed the sentiment that ordinary families frequently face challenges in affording essential baby products, fueling a collective frustration towards the introduction of extravagant and high-priced items that appear unnecessary in comparison.
"Leave these babies ALONE!!!," commented Stause under the post. "Yeah ok. The average family can barely afford essentials for their babies but let’s sell useless products for hundreds of dollars" mentioned another. One wrote, "Shame on you Dior!"
"This is the stupidest thing I've ever seen!" wrote one user. "Why are we obsessed with putting chemicals on infants? Leave them alone," wrote another. "BABIES DONT NEED THIS," added another user. One said, "This is ridiculous!!!"
Dior launches ‘scented water’ for babies
In the world of luxury fragrances, the exclusive 'Bonne Etoile' by Dior made waves, retailing at a staggering $230 in delicate pastel pink or mint green bottles, as per the New York Post.
This fragrance, carefully crafted by acclaimed artisans Francis Kurkdjian and Cordélia de Castellane, reportedly contains notes of pear, wild rose, and white musk, aiming to evoke sweet childhood memories through its aromatic allure.
The scent, referred to as "scented water," claimed to be a gentle echo of cherished early memories, sparking a whirlwind of discussions online.
Netizens were divided, questioning the necessity of a perfume specifically tailored for babies.
This unique offering, available in alcohol-free variations of pink and celadon, held subtle hints of fruit, cotton, and soft petals, encompassing a remarkable 98% natural-origin ingredients.
Marketed as a delicate option, the perfume was designed to be kind to the delicate and fragile skin of little ones.
While its retail price reached a staggering £230 for a 100 ml bottle, this evocative fragrance sparked curiosity and debate among many netizens, questioning the purpose and need for a high-end scent tailored for babies.
Dior accused of racism for featuring model with ‘slanted eye’
As part of a captivating lineup, Dior introduced their latest makeup collection with a series of alluring promotional images.
One of the images featured a model capturing her bold feline essence with the caption, "Channel your feline fierceness."
However, following its appearance on Chinese social media platforms, the image faced criticism, leading to the emergence of the viral hashtag "Dior makeup advertisement accused of discriminating against Asians," according to The Times.
Many alleged that the image with the 'slanted eye' gesture came across as derogatory towards Asians.
This sparked an online backlash, ultimately resulting in the removal of the controversial image from Dior's carousel post.
‘Selling Sunset’ star Chrishell Stause and G-flip soon to adopt a baby
Chrishell Stause had openly shared her aspirations about starting a family with G Flip, known off-stage as Georgia Flipo, expressing a desire to adopt when the time felt right.
Reflecting on her relationship, she expressed feeling relieved of the pressure to conform to traditional family norms, emphasizing a mutual agreement with G Flip on the adoption path they planned to embark upon.
During the Season Five reunion of 'Selling Sunset', Stause had initially vocalized her hopes for adoption, mentioning her intention to Tan France, host of the show.
At the time, she conveyed a sense of contentment with her life alongside G Flip while contemplating the prospect of building a family through adoption.
Stause had previously shown interest in adopting a child even during her relationship with ex-partner Jason Oppenheim, but their differing views on this matter seemed to hinder their alignment on the path toward starting a family.
