Kim Kardashian was recently spotted in Los Angeles, flaunting her incredibly tiny waist in a grey crop top and low-rise black sweatpants during a casual photo shoot. The 43-year-old reality star was accompanied by her longtime hair stylist, Chris Appleton, as they chatted over coffee. In the middle of a parking lot, Kim struck a pose, flashing a peace sign and pulling her best duck face for the camera. Her platinum blonde hair flowed in loose waves down her back and shoulders, adding to her laid-back yet glamorous look.
This sighting comes on the heels of Kim sharing more photos of herself in Janet Jackson’s iconic ‘If’ outfit, which she purchased for $25,000 at a 2021 auction. The outfit, a two-piece ensemble, was worn by Kim to Jackson’s concert in Palm Desert earlier this month. Despite the backlash she received for wearing the historic outfit, Kim seemed unbothered as she posted outtakes from the night on her social media. She captioned the slideshow with lyrics from one of Jackson’s songs, “that’s the way love goes.”
Kim was joined by her younger sister Khloe Kardashian, 39, and their mom Kris Jenner, 68, in some of the snapshots. The SKIMS founder showcased her toned tummy in the black outfit, which included a cropped vest and matching suede, fringed trousers. Social media users were quick to criticize her choice to wear the iconic outfit, with some calling her actions “cringe” and others questioning why she had so many of the Jackson family’s clothes. One user even brought up the controversy surrounding Kim’s wearing of Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2022 Met Gala, although the owner of the gown later clarified that Kim did not damage the garment.
Despite the negative reactions from some fans, Janet Jackson herself had given Kim her blessing when she won the outfit at the auction. In May 2021, Kim posted a photo of Janet in the ‘If’ video, expressing her excitement over winning the outfit. Janet responded with gratitude, hoping that the outfit would bring Kim as much joy as it did her. Jules Auctions, the auction house that sold the outfit, also shared the news on social media, celebrating the sale of the custom-made top and black pants worn by Janet Jackson in her 1993 award-winning “If” music video.
Kim’s recent photo shoot in Los Angeles and her posts about the Janet Jackson outfit highlight her love for iconic fashion moments. She has a history of referencing historic sartorial moments, having previously looked to stars like Cher, Aaliyah, and Sophia Loren for fashion inspiration. Her choice to wear Monroe’s custom-made champagne-colored gown to the Met Gala in 2022 also stirred controversy, but it showcased her penchant for making bold fashion statements.
As Kim continues to navigate the world of fashion and social media, her recent actions have once again put her in the spotlight. Whether it’s her casual photo shoot in LA or her decision to wear Janet Jackson’s iconic outfit, Kim Kardashian knows how to keep her fans and critics talking.
