Kim Kardashian Wears Elizabeth Taylor’s £270K Diamond Earrings on Runway Amid ‘Obsessed with the Dead’ Claims

Kim Kardashian Sparks Debate with Vintage Hollywood Style
[Image: Kim at Balenciaga show in beige lace dress and chandelier earrings]
Caption: Kim Kardashian wore Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond earrings at Balenciaga’s Paris show, reigniting discussions about her affinity for late icons’ belongings.

Kim Kardashian, 44, turned heads at Balenciaga’s Fall 2025 couture show in Paris by channeling Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic style. She sported Taylor’s Mike Todd Diamond Pendant Earrings—valued at $374,500—and a lace-trimmed slip dress inspired by the late actress’s 1958 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof wardrobe. This follows criticism of Kim’s “obsession with the dead,” as she frequently dons items tied to deceased stars like Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana.

Controversial Fashion Choices
[Image: Kim in Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 Met Gala dress]
Caption: Kim faced backlash in 2022 for wearing Marilyn Monroe’s fragile $4.8M dress, which allegedly suffered damage.

In 2022, Kim drew scrutiny for wearing Monroe’s sheer “Happy Birthday Mr. President” gown to the Met Gala. Critics accused her of damaging the historic piece, with experts noting missing crystals. Kim defended her actions, stating she wore a replica after the red carpet and underwent a strict diet to fit the original. “I’d never risk harming such an important piece,” she told Vogue.

Princess Diana’s Jewelry
[Image: Kim wearing Diana’s Attallah Cross necklace]
Caption: Kim paired Diana’s $200K amethyst cross with a white gown at the 2024 LACMA Gala.

At the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Kim wore Princess Diana’s Attallah Cross necklace, purchased at a Sotheby’s auction for nearly $200,000. The Garrard-designed piece, featuring diamonds and amethysts, was a staple in Diana’s 1980s wardrobe. Social media users called the choice “tone-deaf,” but Kim has repeatedly embraced vintage Hollywood glamour, calling auctions an “obsession.”

Collecting Iconic Memorabilia
[Image: North West in Michael Jackson’s jacket]
Caption: Kim gifted daughter North a jacket worn by Michael Jackson, bought for $65K at auction.

Kim’s passion extends to her family. She gifted daughter North a jacket Michael Jackson wore to Elizabeth Taylor’s 1997 birthday party ($65,625) and his Smooth Criminal fedora, still stained with his makeup. She also bought Elvis Presley’s rings for brother Rob and Jackie Kennedy’s $379,500 Cartier watch.

Defending Her Style
Despite criticism, Kim views her fashion choices as tributes. “I’ve always admired Elizabeth Taylor,” she told the BBC, recalling plans to meet the star before her 2011 passing. While some argue she commodifies tragedy, Kim insists she preserves cultural history.

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Key Images Included:

1. Kim in Taylor’s earrings at Balenciaga
2. Monroe’s dress controversy
3. Diana’s necklace at LACMA
4. North in Michael Jackson’s jacket