Kim Kardashian Reveals Another Archival Roberto Cavalli Look

Kim Kardashian’s cheongsam-inspired fashion era in Singapore included another look we hadn’t seen until now. The reality star shared a new set of Instagram pictures from her time in the city, revealing another archival fashion moment.

Wearing a Roberto Cavalli Spring 2003 creation, Kim worked with celebrity stylist Soki Mak, who was also responsible for her previous cheongsam-inspired look in Singapore.

This black leather gown is a striking example of Cavalli’s early-2000s aesthetic, combining intricate, tattoo-inspired cut-out detailing with a cheongsam-style high collar, a plunging keyhole neckline and, of course, the fitted, corseted waist that has become such a signature of Kim’s wardrobe.

I love the intricacy of the design making this one of the more interesting archival Cavalli pieces we’ve seen her wear.

However, I keep coming back to the corset lining.

Assuming Kim owns this archival piece, wouldn’t it have been worth changing the colour of the lining to better match her skin tone? The current shade is noticeably lighter, which interrupts the tattoo-like effect of the cut-outs. A closer colour match would have made the intricate leatherwork appear almost as though it were sitting directly against her skin, creating a much more seamless illusion.

I even wonder whether something as simple as tea-staining the lining could have warmed the colour enough to make a difference.

Stylist: Soki Mak.

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