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Kim Kardashian's Catwalk Moment Goes Viral — But Not for the Right Reason
Kim Kardashian's Catwalk Moment Goes Viral — But Not for the Right Reason originally appeared on Parade.
Kris Jenner proudly posted a video of Kim Kardashian strutting down the runway at Balenciaga's 2025 couture show during Paris Fashion Week. While Kim channeled Elizabeth Taylor for the high-fashion moment, it went viral for another reason, as fans criticized the reality star for a walk they felt fell short of true model standards.
Jenner shared a series of eight videos and photos capturing Kardashian styled similarly to Taylor's iconic outfit in the 1960 film Butterfield 8 and shared them on Instagram. In Butterfield 8, Taylor's character, Gloria, famously wears a white slip, and the look became one of her most memorable and sultry.
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Kardashian appeared to mimic Taylor's style during her Balenciaga runway appearance, wearing an outfit consisting of a white slip dress, a stunning array of jewels, and a fur jacket. Her hair was styled similarly to Taylor's. PEOPLE Magazine reported the jewels were Lorraine Schwartz, consisting of approximately 250 carats of diamonds.
But the reality star's stunning fashion look was overshadowed by what appeared to be an un-model-like runway walk. Fans took notice and roasted her online for it.
One fan questioned, "Kim why u walking like that?" A second penned, "If you trying to do sultry, it's really not working out."
"This is why some models are supermodels for all modeling, and some models are not runway models. Kim is simply not a runway model, but she looks absolutely gorgeous," penned a third. A fourth asked, "Why didn't she get lessons from Kendall [Jenner]? That is not the walk, Kim."
The reality star and businesswoman first made her Paris Fashion Week runway debut in 2022 for Balenciaga's 51st Couture Collection. The appearance marked a bold crossover from reality TV royalty to high-fashion muse.
Kim Kardashian continues to expand her public profile as a businesswoman, reality star, content creator, and television producer. From launching multimillion-dollar brands to making headlines on high-fashion runways, she remains a constant presence in pop culture.
Kim Kardashian's Catwalk Moment Goes Viral — But Not for the Right Reason first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
