When it comes to controversial fashion choices, Kim Kardashian might just be the reigning queen, but her latest look wearing Princess Diana’s famous cross necklace has some royal fans clutching their pearls.

The reality star and business mogul turned heads at the 2024 LACMA Arts + Film Gala when she stepped out wearing Princess Diana’s iconic outfit. Attallah Cross Necklace—But it wasn’t just the historical jewels that made people talk. The 44-year-old businesswoman designed the beautiful pendant, which she purchased at a Sotheby’s auction in 2023 for almost $200,000, with a white Gucci dress with a spectacularly plunging neckline. The combination quickly sparked debate on social media, with royal enthusiasts and fashion critics weighing in on the daring combination.

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The piece itself has quite a history: originally created by Garrard in the 1920s, the cross features stunning square-cut amethysts surrounded by 5.25 carats of circle-cut diamonds. Princess Diana wore the pendant to the 1987 Birthright charity gala, elegantly pairing it with a purple velvet Catherine Walker dress.

Kardashian’s modern interpretation of the historic piece included pairing it with pearl necklaces and completing the look with an ivory cape-style coat. Her beauty choices referenced vintage glamour, with her dark hair styled in a bob and makeup featuring purple eyeshadow that cleverly matched the amethyst stones.

However, social media users were quick to express their opinions on the style choice. “She had the audacity to wear it with this dress. Purely deaf brain, uneducated, narcissistic and unattractive,” wrote one critic on social media, according to OK Magazine! Another added: “If you’re going to wear such a sacred religious symbol, at least wear it with some class like Diana did. Show some respect…”

This isn’t the first time Kardashian has made headlines for wearing historic fashion pieces. Who could forget the controversy surrounding its use? Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress At the Met Gala 2022? He Founder of SKIMS seems to have developed a great ability to acquire and use pieces that were previously considered untouchable, from Mugler Archives to Janet Jackson’s iconic outfits.

The LACMA Art + Film Gala, sponsored by Gucci, brings together notable figures from art, film, fashion and entertainment to support the museum’s programming and initiatives. While the event honored filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and sculptor Simone Leigh, it was Kardashian’s bold fashion choice that dominated the conversation, proving once again that when it comes to making headlines, she knows exactly what she’s doing .

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