Kim Kardashian is taking her love of fashion to new places.
The SKIMS founder made a surprise walk down the runway for Balenciaga’s Fall 2025 couture collection at Paris Fashion Week on July 9 in honor of Demna‘s final show as a designer for the brand.
For the monumental moment, Kim strutted down the catwalk in a form-fitting satin midi dress with lace trim and spaghetti straps. To complete the look, the 44-year-old wore a coordinating cream-colored fur coat draped off her shoulders, accessorized with a statement Lorraine Schwartz necklace and styled her hair in a classic Hollywood glam-inspired bob.
As for how the ensemble came together? Kim’s mom Kris Jenner provided insight into Demna’s inspiration while celebrating her daughter’s fashion feat.
“Kim’s look was a stunning tribute to Elizabeth Taylor,” Kris wrote on Instagram July 9 alongside several photos and videos of Kim donning her vintage-inspired ‘fit, “and Kim is wearing Elizabeth’s personal diamond pendant earrings from Lorraine Schwartz’s private collection.”
And Kim was equally in awe of the storied clothing she was tasked with wearing for the occasion. As the reality TV personality gushed alongside her own Instagram recap of the show, “Walking Demna’s last Balenciaga Couture show dripping in Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and wearing Elizabeth Taylor’s own diamond earrings from her private collection.”
But that’s not the only time Kim turned heads on the day of the event. Ahead of her stint on the runway, the Kardashians star arrived at the Parisian location rocking a second stunning Balenciaga look, which featured a white halter maxi dress with a front slit and matching thigh-high boots.
Still, for Kim—who was named a Balenciaga ambassador in 2022—wearing an Elizabeth Taylor-inspired outfit was extra special, considering her longtime admiration for the Cleopatra actress.
As she told Elizabeth herself during a conversation for Harper’s Bazaar in 2011, “I am a huge Elizabeth Taylor nerd.”
For more stars who stepped out at Paris Fashion Week 2025, keep reading.
Naomi Campbell
At ALO and i-D Magazine‘s exclusive soirée at the iconic Hôtel Plaza Athénée.
Kylie Jenner
At the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026fashion show on Oct. 6.
Ayo Edebiri
At the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 6.
Joey King
At the Miu Miu dinner and after-show party at Gigi restaurant in Paris on Oct. 6.
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, Nicole Kidman & Faith Kidman Urban
At the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 6.
Margot Robbie & Pedro Pascal
At the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 6.
Colman Domingo
At the Valentino show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5.
Shanina Shaik
At the ALO x i-D Paris Fashion Week Celebration.
Barbara Palvin
At the BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 4.
Nina Dobrev, Gala Martinez & Ari Fournier
At the V Magazine and Ray-Ban Paris Fashion Week party at Maxim’s de Paris on Oct. 4.
Emma Watson
At the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026fashion show on Oct. 6.
Olivia Wilde
At the Chloe show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 5.
Lauren Sanchez Bezos & Jeff Bezos
Leaving the Ritz hotel in Paris on Oct. 4. Lauren wore a vintage John Galliano houndstooth check wool skirt suit from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection.
Cynthia Erivo
At the Givenchy Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.
Sarah Snook, Sarah Paulson & Tracee Ellis Ross
At the Loewe Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
At a dinner hosted by Tiffany & Co. and Lauren Santo Domingo to celebrate the new Bird on a Rock by Tiffany collection on Oct. 3.
Coco Rocha
At RVNG Couture Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.
Parker Posey & Britt Lower
At the Loewe Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 3.
Heidi Klum
At the VETEMENTS Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 3.
Pom Klementieff, Tessa Thompson & Gwendoline Christie
At the Christian Louboutin Loubi fashion show on Oct. 2.
Emma Chamberlain
At the Loewe Spring/Summer 2026 runway show on Oct. 3.
Pamela Anderson
At the Mugler Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 2.
Quinta Brunson
At the Gabriela Hearst pring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1.
Paris Hilton
At the Karl Lagerfeld “From Paris With Love” party on Oct. 1.
Kylie Jenner
At the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 1.
Naomi Watts
At the Mugler Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 2.
Danai Gurira
At the Gabriela Hearst pring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1.
Laura Dern
Walking the Gabriela Hearst Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 1
Olivia Palermo
At the Gabriela Hearst pring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1.
Charlize Theron
At the Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2026 show on Oct. 1.
