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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Bring Opposing Visions to Sparkle Season in Rome

By Frenzee Editorial · Oct 24

Rewritten from reporting by Vogue. Read the original at https://www.vogue.com/article/kim-kardashian-and-kris-jenner-have-very-different-takes-on-sparkle-season (opens in a new tab). Vogue first published it on 24 Oct 2026.

The mother-daughter duo showcased dramatically different approaches to eveningwear at a Bulgari Hotel event for the cast of All's Fair.

As temperatures drop and nights lengthen, the arrival of sparkle season brings anticipation for glitzier gatherings. Yet Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner demonstrated that festive dressing can mean vastly different things, even within the same family.

The pair appeared together in Rome this week for a cast reunion party for All's Fair at the Bulgari Hotel. Both embraced the glittering possibilities of party attire, but their interpretations diverged sharply.

Kardashian opted for theatrical drama in a bespoke Erdem spring 2027 design. Her collaged black and pink crushed satin dress featured dramatic cutouts, a sheer lace skirt, and suspended crystal flower embellishments that seemed to float across her frame. The look exemplified her signature approach to eveningwear: daring flashes of skin, diaphanous fabrics, and ultra-luxe ornamentation. She has consistently favored complicated silhouettes that balance the barely-there against the extravagantly embellished.

Jenner pursued a different path entirely, combining sharp tailoring with maximalist flair. Her Chanel pre-fall 2026 skirt suit united two wardrobe staples: leopard print and serious sparkle. The animal-print two-piece, outlined with glittering piping, was paired with a black crop top, knee-high black leather riding boots, and a matching Chanel flap bag. Oversized oval sunglasses and substantial diamond earrings completed the ensemble. Her shine arrived wrapped in old-school, glamorous power dressing.

Animal print has remained a constant in the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch's closet, while her daughter typically favors body-conscious shapes and exposed skin. Where Kris has cultivated a reputation for precise tailoring, bold accessories, and unapologetic flash, Kim pursues complicated constructions that reveal and conceal in equal measure.

Two Generations, Two Philosophies

Different designers, different eras, and wildly divergent methods of dressing up. Yet one principle unites them: when glittering party season arrives, neither Kardashian nor Jenner pursues subtlety.