Kris Jenner wore Elizabeth Taylor's historic scorpion cape to the Rome Film Festival on Saturday, October 24, after lending it to her daughter Kim Kardashian for the series All's Fair. Jenner, 70, joined Kardashian at the screening of the show's second-season premiere, held at the festival's 21st edition.
Kardashian confirmed the story on Instagram Stories, alongside a photo of the two at the event: "It belonged to Elizabeth Taylor, and my mom now owns it and graciously let me wear it in All's Fair." The cape is a black velvet, hooded piece by Tiziani Roma, with an ivory silk lining and two silver scorpions embroidered across the chest.
Taylor wore it to Grace Kelly's 40th birthday party in 1969, a Scorpio-themed gathering for about 60 guests. Taylor, a Pisces, qualified as the spouse of a Scorpio.
She paired it with the Taylor-Burton diamond necklace, which weighed 69.42 carats. Vogue noted that Karl Lagerfeld was freelancing for Tiziani Roma at the time, and Christie's suggested the cape may have been one of his designs.
It sold at Christie's in 2011 for $74,500. Jenner wore the cape over a floor-length white gown with long white gloves.
The look suits her: she turns 71 on November 5, which makes her a Scorpio. Kardashian wore an archival Yves Saint Laurent leopard-print corset gown with a matching shawl.
"What a whirlwind, you looked STUNNING," Jenner commented under her daughter's recap post. The appearance at the Rome Film Festival highlighted the enduring legacy of Hollywood fashion.
By choosing such a significant piece, Jenner paid homage to the golden age of cinema while maintaining her status as a modern fashion icon. Fans and fashion critics alike praised the choice, noting how the vintage piece retained its elegance decades later.
The event served as a bridge between classic Hollywood glamour and contemporary celebrity culture. The collaboration between mother and daughter continues to dominate headlines, with this specific fashion moment being cited as one of the highlights of the festival season.
As the industry looks back on the history of couture, pieces like the scorpion cape serve as a reminder of the artistry involved in high-end fashion design. Jenner's ability to carry such a historic garment with grace and poise further solidified her reputation as a style maven who understands the weight of fashion history.