"His Hand Slipped onto the Actress's Waist"... Controversy Grows over Luxury Brand Founder's Conduct

Allegations of physical contact while posing for photos with Chinese actress Liu Tao
Past event photos with Kim Yoojung, Gu Ailing and others also draw renewed attention

Allegations have emerged that the founder of Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli engaged in inappropriate physical contact while posing for a photo with a Chinese actress.

According to HK01 and other outlets, allegations surfaced that Brunello Cucinelli, the brand's founder, engaged in inappropriate physical contact while posing for a photo with Chinese actress Liu Tao at a Brunello Cucinelli event in Shanghai, China, on October 22.

An allegation has emerged that Brunello Cucinelli, founder of the eponymous brand, made inappropriate physical contact while posing for a photo with Chinese actress Liu Tao at an event in Shanghai, China, on the 22nd of last month. The allegation has been circulating on Chinese social media.

According to reports, Cucinelli greeted Liu Tao enthusiastically when he met her. Footage from the event shows him reaching out several times and touching her while speaking with her. In particular, he moved his hand from her shoulder toward her waist, and allegations were made that his hand touched the side of her chest in the process.

Liu Tao turned to the side and appeared to hunch her shoulders. However, as it was a public event, she continued posing for photos without any further response.

During a subsequent commemorative photo session, Cucinelli was also seen appearing to pull Liu Tao toward himself. Liu Tao smiled and posed for the photo, but the outlet reported that she no longer appeared to be smiling when she left.

After the footage was released, Chinese social media users voiced criticism. Some users said her body language suggested Liu Tao felt uncomfortable.

The founder of Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli placing an arm around actor Kim Yoojung's waist at a past event. Social media.

Following the controversy, past instances of physical contact at Cucinelli's events have also come under renewed scrutiny. HK01 reported that footage had previously captured what appeared to be inappropriate physical contact as Cucinelli posed at events with other female celebrities, including Chinese actress Chen Duling, South Korean actress Kim Yoojung, Chinese skier Gu Ailing, and Chinese actress Li Xiaoran.

Photos from the time show Cucinelli putting his arm around Kim Yoojung's waist or standing close against her. He was also seen with his arm around Gu Ailing's shoulder. In Chen Duling's case, allegations were made that Cucinelli touched her while adjusting her skirt.

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