The SKIMS founder turned heads at the Gucci 2027 Cruise Show — but not quite in the way she intended, as Bianca Censori quietly stole the fashion moment.
Kim Steps Out — and the Internet Steps In
Kim Kardashian has never shied away from a statement look, but her appearance at the Gucci 2027 Cruise Collection Show on May 16 sparked a wave of reactions that were anything but complimentary. The 45-year-old reality star and entrepreneur attended the highly anticipated event in Times Square, New York City, alongside fashion icon Anna Wintour and music legend Mariah Carey — and her outfit quickly became the talk of the internet.
Kardashian arrived dressed in form-fitting black leggings paired with a faded green jacket featuring an oversized, fuzzy brown trim. She accessorized with black stilettos, a sleek black handbag, dark sunglasses, and a standout multi-layered diamond choker. On paper, it sounds like a classic Kim K formula. In practice, it left a lot of people scratching their heads.
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The Internet Had Thoughts
With New York City temperatures hovering in the 70s and 80s that evening, critics wasted no time calling out the fur-trimmed look as wildly out of season. Social media lit up with commentary ranging from confused to flat-out brutal. One observer pointed to the obvious impracticality of a heavy, fur-lined jacket in near-summer heat, while others questioned whether the styling choices made any sense for the weather. One commenter even quipped that the jacket looked like something lifted off an online bargain site, and another signed off with a simple, devastating verdict — it was giving winter in the middle of spring.
Still, Kardashian’s loyal fanbase didn’t let the critics have all the fun. Several supporters jumped in to defend her, insisting she looked stunning regardless of what the thermometer said. As is often the case with Kim, the divide was sharp and vocal — love it or hate it, no one was ignoring it.
A Front Row Worth Watching
Despite the noise around Kardashian’s look, the front row itself was a full fashion moment. Anna Wintour, the longtime force behind Vogue, turned up in a bold red dress adorned with colorful floral details, layered beneath a coordinating red leather jacket — effortlessly commanding, as always. Mariah Carey opted for a more understated pairing: a black blouse and tailored pants beneath a flowing camel trench coat with black heels. Between the three of them, the front row alone could have been its own editorial spread.
Bianca Censori Owns the Week
While Kardashian’s Gucci appearance generated buzz, it was actually Bianca Censori who dominated fashion headlines this week with her back-to-back daring outfits in Los Angeles.
On May 15, the 31-year-old architect and wife of Kanye West was spotted alongside her husband during a private photoshoot. Her first look of the day leaned into minimalism taken to the extreme — a fitted black t-shirt, barely-there shorts sitting just below her backside, no shoes, and dramatic eye makeup that kept the focus entirely on her. West, 48, kept it low-key beside her.
Later that same day, Censori switched into a softer, though no less daring, lavender ensemble following what was reported to be a six-figure style transformation. The second look featured a sculpted bodysuit and matching stockings in a muted purple hue, offering a slightly more covered approach than her morning appearance. West remained in his signature understated style — white tee, brown leather jacket — letting his wife command the visual.
Fashion’s Boldest Conversation
Between Kardashian‘s fur-in-May controversy and Censori’s boundary-pushing looks on the West Coast, it’s clear that fashion’s most talked-about women are doubling down on making noise. Whether intentional or not, both sparked conversations that went far beyond the clothes themselves — touching on taste, timing, and what it means to own a moment, even an uncomfortable one.
In the fashion world, standing out is always the goal. For Kim and Bianca, mission accomplished.
Source: The Mirror US
