Lorenzo Bertelli, the corporate social responsibility chief at the Italian fashion house, stated that they acknowledge the sandals are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear with a centuries-old heritage.
In response to the criticism, Glikeriya Pimenova defended her daughter, insisting that all photographs were innocent and that such interpretations stem from a twisted mindset.
Beauty is a cruel mistress, and it makes those who trade on it cruel, too. The models engage in a brutal game of sharing their worst job experiences, revealing a world distorted by objectification and hardship.