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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Alexandra Del Rosario

Harry Styles, Gucci, a teddy-bear shirt and a mattress: What could go wrong? Plenty

Just weeks after luxury fashion brand Balenciaga caught heat for recent ad campaigns, parent company Kering is in hot water again. This time Gucci is facing criticism for ads that critics allege sexualize children.

Earlier this month, the fashion house released its "Ha Ha Ha" line featuring singer Harry Styles. Gucci advertised the collection — "menswear as a tool of the avant-garde" — with several Instagram posts featuring the "Don't Worry Darling" star in various patterned items.

One particular post, shared on Dec. 12, quickly provoked the ire of many Instagram users.

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