Kim Kardashian brought vintage Hollywood glamour to the All's Fair Season 2 premiere in Rome, but her daring leopard-print gown left some social media users questioning the look. The 46-year-old SKIMS founder attended the 21st Rome Film Festival on Saturday, 24 October 2026, wearing an archival Yves Saint Laurent haute couture gown from the designer's Autumn/Winter 1986–87 collection.
Styled by Law Roach, the fitted creation featured a structured corset, a dramatic mermaid silhouette and a matching leopard-print scarf. Although the outfit celebrated archival fashion, its fit also attracted criticism from a prominent fashion reviewer.
'Its missing something', one TikTok user commented on a video showing the reality star's red-carpet appearance, suggesting that the dramatic ensemble had not entirely met expectations.
Kim Kardashian's Vintage YSL Leopard-Print Gown Draws Attention
Kardashian arrived at the premiere wearing the Yves Saint Laurent creation known as the 'Golden Tigress,' a striking design featuring an all-over leopard motif. The strapless gown featured a sweetheart neckline, black lace-up detailing and a fitted bodice that extended into a flared skirt. A coordinating scarf added another theatrical element, with Kardashian wearing it over her head for some photographs before draping it across her shoulders.
She completed the ensemble with black heels and minimal jewellery, allowing the animal-print design to take centre stage.
Despite the dramatic appearance, however, the dramatic styling did not impress everyone. In a TikTok video showing Kardashian's appearance, one commenter wrote, 'Its missing something,' questioning whether the ensemble delivered the impact expected from the reality star's latest red-carpet moment.
Another viewer described the styling as 'This is so Arab coded', apparently referring to the scarf and overall presentation. The comments illustrated contrasting individual reactions rather than establishing a wider consensus about Kardashian's outfit. Beyond social media, the gown also attracted scrutiny from fashion critics, particularly over how the archival design fitted Kardashian's figure.
Fashion Critic Questions the Fit of Kardashian's Vintage YSL Gown
In a review published on 25 October, Red Carpet Fashion Awards founder Catherine Kallon praised the concept behind Kardashian's look but questioned its execution. Kallon noted that the leopard print, corseted silhouette and matching scarf evoked the glamour of Italian screen legend Sophia Loren. However, she criticised visible fabric pulling and gathering around the waist and hips, arguing that the fit distracted from the gown's carefully structured design.
The reviewer suggested that a made-to-measure recreation might have achieved a more polished result while preserving the appeal of the original creation. Despite the criticism, the gown carried considerable fashion history, and it continued Kardashian's interest in archival fashion, which has become a recurring feature of her red-carpet appearances.
Kim Kardashian Celebrates 'All's Fair' Season 2 in Rome
Kardashian's appearance came during what Harper's Bazaar described as the world premiere of the second season of All's Fair, Ryan Murphy's legal drama in which she portrays divorce lawyer Allura Grant. The series also stars Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts and Niecy Nash-Betts.
Her mother, Kris Jenner, also attended, wearing a dramatic black velvet cape decorated with sparkling scorpion embellishments. The Tiziani Roma design referenced an outfit associated with Elizabeth Taylor's appearance at Princess Grace of Monaco's 1969 Scorpio Ball. While Jenner's cape offered its own connection to fashion history, Kardashian's leopard-print gown grabbed attention, as it delivered the dramatic red-carpet moment Kardashian is known for, even as its fit and styling left some observers unconvinced.
