November 8, 2026

Kylie Jenner Goes Backless for the LACMA Gala

Kylie Jenner attended the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Saturday evening, wearing a gown that should have been an easy win. So why am I feeling so underwhelmed?

Kylie Jenner wears a floor-length Ashi Studio Fall 2026 Couture gown featuring a shimmering animal-inspired print, sculpted silhouette, halterneck and open back with an oversized beaded tassel.
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We have seen some incredible Ashi Studio Couture gowns recently, courtesy of Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Dua Lipa and Zendaya. And while Kylie’s gown from the label’s Fall 2026 Couture collection deserves to be in that company, I’m reluctant to say the same about her overall presentation.

Side profile of Kylie Jenner in a fitted brown and silver Ashi Studio Couture gown with an open back and trailing tassel at the 2026 LACMA Gala.
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The animal-inspired print is stunning, especially against her skin tone, but she simply doesn’t sell this dress to me. That’s not to say she needed a swirling organza cape like Anya Taylor-Joy, but give me something. Flirt with the camera. Make me believe you actually want to be there.

Close-up portrait of Kylie Jenner with dark wavy hair, nude lipstick and the shimmering halterneck of her Ashi Studio gown at the LACMA Gala.
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It’s a beautiful gown, but overall feels completely lifeless here.

I also wish she had worn her hair up.

Kylie Jenner looks over her shoulder in her backless Ashi Studio Couture gown, showing the beaded tassel extending down the back at LACMA.
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And one final thought: I wonder if she found that oversized tassel bouncing against her bum all night as annoying as I imagine it would be.

Kylie Jenner attended the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala wearing an Ashi Studio Couture gown
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Brown Jimmy Choo Love pumps completed her look.

Ashi Studio Fall 2026 Couture runway model wearing the brown and silver animal-print halterneck gown with sculpted hips and antler-inspired neckline details, later worn by Kylie Jenner at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala.
Ashi Studio Fall 2026 Couture

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