Reality TV star and matriarch Kris Jenner caused a sensation on Tuesday night, receiving widespread praise for seemingly 'ageing in reverse' at a prestigious Los Angeles event. The 70-year-old attended the 20th Anniversary of the L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, dazzling in a striking red Valentino gown with a poignant personal history.
A Sentimental Fashion Moment
Jenner's show-stopping look was far more than a simple fashion choice; it was a heartfelt tribute to her past. The strapless, floor-length Valentino dress, featuring a defining black bow at the waist and a subtle front split, was a meticulous recreation of a gown she first wore in the 1980s on a date night with her late first husband, Robert Kardashian. For the modern iteration, the 'momager' added her signature touch by layering a black blazer and accessorising with black gloves and a glittering clutch bag on the red carpet.
Ahead of the event, Jenner took to Instagram to share the emotional backstory. She posted a video revealing the dress's journey, holding up two photos: one of the original design and another of her wearing it decades ago alongside Robert, who passed away in 2003. "This is really hard for you to understand, but I'm going to try to explain how much this package means to me," she said in an earlier clip from October 2022, when Valentino first gifted her the recreated dress.
An Emotional Recreation
Jenner explained that she had been deeply moved after seeing the vintage dress on Valentino's social media and directly requested Creative Director Pier Paolo Piccioli to recreate it. "He said 'Absolutely,'" she recalled. Receiving the garment brought her to tears, reviving "so many amazing, amazing memories" from her marriage to Robert, with whom she shared four children: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian.
Her glam squad for the evening, makeup artist Ash K. Holm and hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons, helped perfect the nostalgic look. Holm captured the sentiment online, writing: "Valentino on the moodboard → modern glam on the carpet. She’s aging in reverse."
A Family Affair on the Red Carpet
Jenner was joined at the star-studded bash by her daughter, model Kendall Jenner, 30. Kendall showcased her own impeccable style in a fuzzy white dress with a thigh-high slit, cream heels, and a chic low bun, creating a festive mother-daughter duo on the carpet.
This glamorous appearance follows recent family-focused moments for Kris, including Thanksgiving celebrations last month where she sported a new short hairstyle. The event successfully blended high fashion with profound personal history, proving that some styles—and sentiments—are truly timeless.
