Kim Kardashian's tightly corseted look at the New York premiere of All's Fair Season Two drew criticism from Reddit users, who questioned whether it was worth the apparent discomfort. Her custom pale-grey Ashi Studio gown featured a sculpted corset bodice, a sharply defined waist, and cascading cords extending towards its train.
She wore the outfit on Monday, 2 November 2026, during promotion for the legal drama's second season. Her apparent discomfort and reported lack of ability to walk without assistance on the dress drew interest and concern from online users.
Kardashian's Corset Draws Criticism
The Reddit post carrying the footage was captioned 'Cant breathe. Can't walk. Looks fun,' with the uploader suggesting that the outfit appeared restrictive. Kardashian did not say she was uncomfortable. The footage shows her walking with assistance, but it does not reveal whether she was in pain, had trouble breathing or needed help because of the gown.
Kim Kardashian fait sensation à New York pour l’avant-première de « All’s Fair » ! ✨🖤
— aufeminin (@aufeminin) November 4, 2026
Le glamour était au rendez-vous à New York ! Kim Kardashian a pris la pose devant les photographes lors du photocall de l’avant-première de la saison 2 de la série « All’s Fair », diffusée… pic.twitter.com/4tExkxgWFj
'Her looks really aren't nice or incredible enough to warrant this amount of pain and discomfort,' commenter butterfly-reprise wrote in r/KUWTKsnark.
Other responses questioned the expectations surrounding Kardashian's appearance rather than the outfit alone. 'So sad she's putting herself through this just to look a certain way,' MycologistHuge7637 wrote, later referring to 'the constant pressure she's putting on herself to look like that'.
The discussion also addressed the silhouette, with one questioning whether corsets created the illusion of unusually broad shoulders and another asking about Kardashian's continued use of corseted styling.
Kardashian's 2018 Waist Disclosure
Kim Kardashian revealed that her waist measured 24 inches in book-club footage covered by ELLE UK in February 2018. The conversation began when Kourtney Kardashian commented on the contrast between her sister's waist and hips.
Kim said her hips measured 39 inches and expressed surprise at her waist measurement: 'It's never been 24 ever in my life.' Her remarks referred to her measurements at the time, years before she wore the Ashi Studio gown. The 24-inch figure in the headline comes from that earlier disclosure, rather than a new measurement shared for the premiere.
Ashi Studio's 500-Hour Gown
The gown took more than 500 hours to make, with multiple artisans contributing to the corsetry, lace application and individually arranged cords. Ashi Studio's account highlighted 'the intricate construction of the corset and the precise application of lace,' alongside 'the delicate arrangement of each individual cord.'
The design combined sheer lace with crocodile-embossed leather details, while moulded cups defined the strapless bodice. Thin cords wrapped loosely around Kardashian's arms before falling along the skirt, contrasting with the structured upper section.
Ashi Studio first presented the gown to Kardashian during a fitting in Los Angeles before completing it at its Paris atelier. The house worked with stylist Law Roach, who has been dressing her throughout the All's Fair press tour.
'All's Fair' Appearance Ahead of Season Two
A matching leather collar and diamond jewellery completed the outfit, while Kardashian wore her hair in a sleek ponytail with face-framing strands. She attended the premiere alongside co-stars Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Glenn Close.
The New York event formed part of the promotion for Ryan Murphy's legal drama, whose second season was scheduled to premiere on Hulu on Wednesday, 4 November. The fitted bodice and elaborate draping made Kardashian's couture look a focus of the discussion.
