Kim Kardashian was last heavily criticized when she wore Princess Diana’s Attallah Cross necklace to the LACMA Art + Film Gala held in Los Angeles. The television reality star and fashion trendsetter, wearing the historic amethyst and diamond cross set, decked herself in a revealing white gown and flamboyant jewels. The social netizens were not pleased with this and called it vulgar adornment that was disrespectful to the legacy of the Princess of Wales.
Kardashian bought ‘The Attallah Cross,’ designed by ATTAR Garrard in 1920, at an auction, Sotheby’s in 2023, for nearly $200,000. Surrounded by 5.25 carats of diamonds, the necklace was in the spotlight every time Princess Diana wore it in the 1980s, including at the 1987 Birthright Gala. Identified with the Late Princess Diana style, the piece has come to represent the grace that characterized her throughout her short life.
Nevertheless, Kardashian’s clothing drew controversy among fans who thought the star did not respect the cross symbol. The low-cut dress she wore with the pendant attracted pain, for some people claimed it was indecent for such a symbol. A few tweets read, “She made it vulgar” and “Wearing this cross with such a dress is rude.”
Some fans criticized Kardashian’s appearance, saying it was more vulgar than a tribute to the cross’s origins. Again, one remarked, “If you are going to wear a sacred symbol, at least do it like Diana did.” This isn’t the first time that Kardashian was in the middle of a scandal related to wearing an essential piece of historical clothing. She made the year new when she donned a Marilyn Monroe dress for the Met Gala, which caused controversy, and people accused her of staining the dress. They have since turned on her and accused her of being more keen on affiliating herself with the legacy of famous women than respecting it.
Finally, for the LACMA gala, Kardashian paired her outfit with an ivory coat draped over her shoulders; her hair was a sleek bob. Fashion and movie stars, including artists Baz Luhrmann and sculptor Simone Leigh, joined other elites at the star-studded gala night. However, it was clear that Kardashian had good intentions of paying homage to Diana’s memory, but her fans found her efforts needed to be improved as they started a discussion regarding the thin line between fashion tribute and redoing a cultural icon outfit. It led to a debate on whether Kardashian was paying her respect or if she wanted to capture attention.
