What is the controversy behind Kendall Jenner’s campaign with Gucci? All about it

Kendall Jenner, renowned for her modeling prowess and status as a reality TV star, has found herself at the center of controversy once again. The 28-year-old model recently starred in a campaign for luxury fashion brand Gucci, which has garnered significant attention, albeit for all the wrong reasons.

The Gucci Campaign Video

In the promotional video shared by Gucci's official Instagram handle, Kendall Jenner is seen ready for a journey through an airport setting. Sporting a chic ensemble comprising a blazer, matching trousers, and stylish loafers, Jenner is depicted with her personalized Gucci handbag and suitcase, complete with her initials 'KJ' embossed on them.

Why is Gucci’s campaign with Kendel Jenner being trolled?

While the campaign initially seemed appropriate, after a short while netizens started trolling both Gucci and Jenner it quickly became the target of relentless trolling from netizens.


As per a Pinkvilla report, critics on social media questioned the authenticity of the Gucci campaign. The users found it hard to believe that Kendall Jenner was seen boarding a commercial flight instead of a private jet. Many ridiculed the notion that Jenner, a member of the wealthy Kardashian-Jenner clan, would ever opt to travel like regular people.

Netizens' Comments

Commentators flooded the comment section of the campaign video with sarcastic remarks and scathing critiques. One user sarcastically remarked, "This is hilarious because we all know she would never lower herself to commercial flights with normal people." Another echoed this sentiment, stating, "Yeah ok kj in a real airport and not a private jet. So unreal."

Jenner's Relationship Status

The trolling also touched upon Jenner's personal life, particularly her relationship with Bad Bunny. Despite the couple's highly publicized romance, which reportedly ended in December 2023 after seven months of dating, fans were quick to reminisce about their partnership in the context of the Gucci campaign.

FAQs:

How are Kardashian and Jenner related?
Under the guidance of matriarch Kris Jenner (formerly Houghton), the reality TV household comprises six individuals: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Rob Kardashian from Kris's initial marriage to Robert Kardashian Sr., along with Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner from her subsequent marriage to Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner.

Who owns 51% of Kylie Cosmetics?
In 2020, Kylie Jenner, the youngest member of the renowned family, made headlines by selling 51% of Kylie Cosmetics, the company she founded in 2015 with the introduction of Kylie Lip Kits, to beauty industry behemoth Coty. The deal, considered controversial by some, was valued at $1.2 billion.