Kim Kardashian Sparks Speculation Over Elizabeth Taylor's Iconic Cape
The reality star was photographed on the set of her TV series wearing a garment closely resembling the famous Scorpio Evening Cape.
Kim Kardashian has ignited speculation that she has acquired Elizabeth Taylor's legendary Scorpio Evening Cape. The reality star, 45, was recently photographed on the set of her television series, "All's Fair," where she plays the head of an all-female divorce firm. In the images, Kardashian is seen wearing a garment that bears a striking resemblance to the iconic cape, which was famously worn by Taylor.
The Tiziani Roma-designed cape features an ivory silk lining, a dramatic hood, and two scorpions embroidered on the chest. Elizabeth Taylor originally wore the piece to Grace Kelly's 40th birthday party in 1969. At the time, Taylor paired the cape with her famed Taylor-Burton necklace, a 69.42-carat diamond that she later sold for £3.8 million in 1979.
While Kardashian appears to be wearing a similarly impressive necklace on set, the publication notes that even her estimated £64 million fortune might not be enough to afford the cape itself, valued at approximately £17.4 million today. This is not the first time Kardashian has shown interest in Taylor's possessions; in 2001, she purchased three Lorraine Schwartz bracelets that once belonged to the Hollywood icon for £49,000, stating Taylor was her idol.
Last July, Kardashian also wore Taylor's diamond chandelier earrings, valued at £300,000, on a Paris catwalk. The authenticity of the Scorpio Evening Cape she is seen wearing in "All's Fair" remains unconfirmed. The cape was sold at auction by Christie's in 2011 as part of the Elizabeth Taylor Collection for $74,500.
This latest appearance recalls a previous controversy in 2022 when Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe's diamanté Jean Louis gown to the Met Gala. The gown, famously worn by Monroe when she serenaded President John F. Kennedy in 1962, was loaned to Kardashian by Ripley's museum. Kardashian famously altered her diet to fit into the historic garment. After changing into a replica later in the evening, historians raised concerns that the original gown's delicate fabric had been damaged.
If the cape Kardashian is wearing is indeed Taylor's original, it may lead to further discussion regarding the preservation of historical fashion items. The article concludes by playfully suggesting that, in the context of her character on "All's Fair," perhaps "All's Fair in love and fashion."