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Kim Kardashian Walks Runway as Surprise Model for Paris Fashion Week

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Kim Kardashian honored Elizabeth Taylor’s legacy by wearing jewelry and a look inspired by Taylor’s 1958 film role during Demna’s final Balenciaga couture show.

  • On July 9, Kim Kardashian made an unexpected appearance on the runway at Balenciaga's latest couture presentation held in Paris during Fashion Week.
  • The show marked Demna Gvasalia's final collection as Balenciaga's creative director before his July move to Gucci.
  • Kardashian wore an Elizabeth Taylor-inspired ivory satin slip dress and Taylor's diamond chandelier earrings from Lorraine Schwartz's private collection.
  • The earrings, auctioned at Christie's in 2011 for $374,500, were originally a gift from Taylor's husband Mike Todd in 1957, and Schwartz created 11 custom jewelry pieces for the show using over 100 carats of gems.
  • Kardashian's appearance celebrated her admiration for Taylor, aiming to continue her legacy while honoring Demna's decade-long tenure at Balenciaga.
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Kim Kardashian has once again been in the spotlight, but this time not for an iconic outfit or new business success, but for her walk on the Balenciaga catwalk during Paris Fashion Week. The 44-year-old appeared in an elegant cream dress, combined with a light coat and glamorous jewelry, as she paraded for the latest show of the famous fashion house under the direction of prestigious designer Demna Gvasalia. Her hair was styled in waves, while t…

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Vogue Paris broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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