Kim Kardashian Shines in Taylor's Legendary $400K Earrings
SCANDALOUS! Kim Kardashian Steals the Spotlight (and Elizabeth Taylor's Bling) at Balenciaga Couture Show
In a jaw-dropping display of opulence, reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian West slayed the catwalk at Demna Gvasalia's final show for Balenciaga in Paris. But it was her dazzling diamond encrusted earrings - once belonging to screen legend Elizabeth Taylor - that stole the show and sent social media into a frenzy.
The 44-year-old mogul, dressed to the nines in a cream satin slip dress reminiscent of Taylor's iconic look from 1958's "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," proved she's still got it. And with those earrings, worth a whopping $400,000, Kim was dripping in diamonds and giving Taylor's legendary bling a serious run for its money.
The earrings, which were loaned to her by jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz, have an intriguing history. They were given to Taylor by her husband Mike Todd in 1957, just before his untimely death in March 1958. The multi-carat diamond necklace she wore was also a gift from her then-husband Richard Burton.
But let's get back to Kim. For the look, Demna added a white fur coat - a decision that didn't sit well with some of Kim's fans. "Are you back to fur???" one asked, while another quipped, "Somewhere in the arctic, a polar bear just filed a fashion lawsuit." Ouch!
The star-studded front row at the show included Lauren Sanchez, Lorde, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts and her daughter Kai - all treated to Kim's dazzling display. And if you thought that was impressive, wait till you see the concept sketch Demna put together for Kim's approval. Talk about attention to detail!
But here's the tea: earlier this week, Kim had hoped to add another piece of fashion history to her collection by purchasing Jane Birkin's original Hermès Bag at auction. Unfortunately, she lost out to a collector in Japan who snatched it up for a whopping $10.1 million.
As the news spread like wildfire on social media, fans went wild. "It was as if Liz was walking into the room... most gorgeous look," gushed one adoring fan, while Kim's sister Khloe wrote, "Okkkkkkkkkkkkk razzle and dazzle me!" It seems the whole world is talking about Kim's jaw-dropping appearance at Balenciaga Couture.
And honestly, who can blame them? With those earrings, that dress, and that fur coat (fur or not), Kim Kardashian West is the queen of couture. So go ahead, take a seat, and bask in the glory of this fashion icon's latest masterpiece - as seen on TheScholarlyNote.com.
