Yet again, Kim Kardashian stole the headlines at the Kering Foundation’s second annual Caring for Women dinner held in New York City on September 12, 2023. The dinner was part of charity functions in raising awareness and funds for such programs in support of women victims of violence. True to form, Kardashian never disappointed in her attire-the stunning Balenciaga dress that stole the evening function.
This ‘Molded Wet Dress’ gown created an optical illusion of Kardashian being draped in water-soaked fabric. As might be expected, given that Demna is the creative director at Balenciaga, the dress artfully was liquid-like, clinging to Kardashian’s body in such a way that she seemed wet. Such an artistic feeling says a lot about the ability of Balenciaga to break new frontiers in the fashion world. This was an arresting sculpture carrying along with it the inimitable signature of high fashion innovation à la Balenciaga.
Kardashian’s dinner look didn’t end at the dress. The reality star also went all out with the setup, pairing the look with glossy hair and neutral makeup to keep her look subtle and all about letting her outfit speak louder. Her attendance at the Kering dinner sealed her continued romance with the house after her endless Balenciaga looks over the years-which include those headline-surfing campaign collaborations.
More than the glamour, Kardashian’s choice of outfit and her presence at this event all fell in line with a higher purpose. Kering-the luxury conglomerate that owns everything from Balenciaga and Gucci to Alexander McQueen-is very committed to furthering the cause of women through its foundation. Caring for Women, as the dinner was called, raised specific funds for nonprofits dealing in domestic violence, abuse, and other worldwide women’s issues. Kardashian herself has used the platform time and again to rally for social causes, so she came well-placed in purpose for the evening, merging her fashion-forward persona with philanthropy.
In other words, Kim Kardashian’s Balenciaga ‘Molded Wet Dress’ at Kering’s Caring for Women dinner was no mere fashion statement, as any other, but one moment when art and luxury joined forces with advocacy. That was how powerful the impact that she had on the fashion world-just like her stand on social causes.
