He stated he had no intention to blame her and that communication issues exacerbated the situation.
He added that he has received confirmation regarding the return of the outfits.
Following claims that BLACKPINK's Jisoo failed to return outfits, Belgian designer Benjamin Bortmans shared his perspective. On May 8, he posted on his social media, acknowledging responsibility for the initial approach to the situation and expressing his desire to clarify the ongoing matter.
Benjamin stated, "I had no intention to blame Jisoo" and explained that he had sent outfits to Paris last December for a photoshoot, which was postponed multiple times, leaving him without updates or the return of his items. He emphasized that these outfits represent significant emotional and financial value to his brand, and their prolonged absence has severely impacted his work.
Currently, he has received confirmation regarding the return of the outfits and made it clear that this issue is unrelated to Jisoo as an individual. He reiterated that he did not intend to attack Jisoo and pointed out that the real concern lies with the team's response to the situation.
This incident highlights the significance of communication within the fashion industry. The emotional and financial worth of a designer's creations should reflect how they manage and return outfits, emphasizing the need for artists and their teams to maintain smooth communications with fashion brands.
Jisoo is a globally recognized artist, and her actions carry significant attention within both her fandom and the fashion industry. Clarifying that she is not the central figure in this issue may positively impact her image and brand reputation.
Furthermore, the relationship between a brand's designer and artists is critical for mutual success. It is hoped that better communication will lead to smoother processes and outcomes for future collaborations.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
