Kim Kardashian’s knack for doing what no one else has dared to try, especially in fashion, is the stuff of legends. While this quirk has undoubtedly catapulted her to the fashion mogul status, it does not always endear her to the masses. One of the biggest fashion controversies the reality TV star faced was with her Marilyn Monroe Met Gala outfit, which reportedly got a bit worse for wear during the experiment. But undeterred by the backlash, Kardashian is back at it, stepping out in yet another piece of fashion history. 

Kim Kardashian recently attended LACMA’s 13th annual Art+Film Gala, where she stole the show in her Victorian-style velvet gown. However, what became controversial was her vintage Garrard amethyst cross necklace that was famously worn by the late royal, Princess Diana. As per usual, Kardashian jazzed it up by transforming the iconic archival jewelry into a chic, shorter version that accentuated her plunging neckline. 

Kardashian acquired this piece in 2023 at Sotheby’s auction for $197,453- just in the nick of time, during the last five minutes of bidding, according to USA Today. And her LACMA show was believed to be the first time the necklace made a public appearance since the princess' passing. However, much like the reviews of her 2022 Met Gala look, this tribute to the late princess did not sit well with fans either.

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Fans took to X to roast Kim Kardashian for her seemingly endless obsession with priceless historical treasures, all in the name of fashion. 

Over the years, Kim Kardashian has made a habit of adopting historical style pieces. Whether it was Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and jade Lorraine Schwartz bracelet or the iconic white fedora worn by Michael Jackson in the 1988 'Smooth Criminal' for her daughter North West’s Halloween costume, she has proven time and again that she can get her hands on just about anything. However, many fans have seemingly reached their limit with this billionaire businesswoman’s flair for the dramatic. “That’s disgraceful,” one fan wrote. 

Many fans argued that the daring cut of her outfits felt out of place when paired with a religious symbol. Meanwhile, others were bothered not just by Kardashian’s knack for acquiring these historical treasures, but also by her willingness to put them at risk of damage.

Kim Kardashian recently left everyone in shock with her Halloween costume, which did not require any historical artifacts to become iconic. And unlike the LACMA event, her Halloween look received a lot of praise from fans. Nonetheless, with or without the controversy, Kardashian has undoubtedly managed to become the center of attention at yet another star-studded gala. 

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