How Kim Kardashian’s Outfit Became Her Shield in Court: Unpacking the Symbolism of Her Paris Trial Look

An outfit is worth a thousand words and a few million dollars for Kim Kardashian. The cofounder of Skims gave an emotional testimony to a Paris court on Tuesday, speaking for more than three hours in the courtroom. Meanwhile, her look — a vintage, tailored skirt suit designed by John Galliano and a million dollars worth in diamonds — was seen as a straightforward message to the 10 people accused of robbing the reality star in October 2016. “Often celebrity dressing in the courtroom involves trying to dispel any appearance of wrongdoing, whether the high-profile individual is charged with a crime or embroiled in a divorce or other dispute, with ensembles chosen to emphasize the wearer’s status as an innocent, upright citizen. In this case, Kim Kardashian is appearing in the role of victim and survivor,” professor Susan Scafidi, founder and director of the Fashion Law Institute, told WWD. Kardashian’s black suit featured a dramatic silhouette, which can be interpreted “simultaneously as a nod to traditional courtroom attire, a reminder of feminine vulnerability in its wasp waist and skirt rather than trousers, and a reclamation of power through its broad shoulders,” according to Scafidi. Kim Kardashian at the Palais de Justice

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