Kim Kardashian Channels Sophia Loren in Vintage Yves Saint Laurent
Kim Kardashian attended the All’s Fair premiere during the Rome Film Festival on Saturday evening.
The actress wore a vintage Yves Saint Laurent Autumn-Winter 1986–87 Haute Couture ‘Golden Tigress’ gown, complete with a matching leopard-print scarf.
I love the idea of this look because it evokes the glamour of Sophia Loren. The leopard print, corseted silhouette and matching scarf have that unmistakable Italian screen-siren appeal, which feels particularly appropriate for Rome.
However, as much as I love the concept, I can’t overlook the fit. The fabric pulling and gathering across her waist and hips is distracting, particularly when the original design relies on such a defined silhouette.
However, taking a closer look at the original runway and editorial images raises a few questions. The lace-up detailing on Kim’s bodice appears different, possibly to accommodate her bust. The leopard-print fabric also looks slightly different, but that could simply be down to lighting or the age and quality of the archival photographs.
What really caught my attention, however, was discovering a version of the ‘Golden Tigress’ gown that appeared at Kerry Taylor Auctions in December 2025.
The dress, listed as Lot 375, features a bodice that looks remarkably similar to Kim’s, particularly the shape of the cups and the placement of the black lace-up detailing. This makes me wonder whether Kim is wearing the very same gown that was sold at auction, rather than the original runway piece.
I can’t confirm that Kim’s gown is the exact piece sold at auction, but the similarities in the bodice certainly make it a possibility worth considering.
Whether Kim is wearing the auctioned gown or another version, the fit remains my biggest issue. This is why I would much rather see her commission a recreation of an archival design, made specifically for her measurements. She could retain everything that makes the original so special without compromising the fit.
The fashion direction is interesting. I just wish the execution of this particular look had lived up to the idea.
Stylist: Law Roach.
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