Overview
- Kardashian chose a Givenchy spring/summer 1997 haute couture gown featuring a sculpted metallic gold corset and a draped, asymmetrical white skirt from the collection titled “Search for the Golden Fleece.”
- The piece originated in Alexander McQueen’s first runway as Givenchy creative director, a tenure The Guardian once called the most unlikely appointment in fashion history.
- She styled the dress with gold heels, a slicked-back bun, and full-glam makeup for the Paris birthday dinner.
- The runway version of the gown was modeled by Naomi Campbell during Paris Fashion Week in 1997.
- Her appearance continues a recent pattern of vintage couture choices, including a John Galliano for Dior gown and a sculptural Schiaparelli look worn earlier in October.