A Glimpse into Kim Kardashian’s Early Fashion Obsession
Kim Kardashian has always had a flair for high fashion, and her love for designer labels dates back to her teenage years. From the moment she stepped into the spotlight, it was clear that she had an eye for style that would eventually make her a household name. Her journey in the world of fashion began long before she became a makeup mogul and reality star.
One of the most iconic moments in her career was her first appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2010, where she stunned in a vintage black-and-white Valentino gown. This was just the beginning of her red carpet appearances, as she continued to make waves at major events like the Met Gala and the SNL 50th Anniversary. More recently, she made headlines by wearing Marilyn Monroe’s iconic ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ dress, a piece that has become synonymous with glamour and elegance.
A Throwback to Her Teenage Years
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Kim shared a throwback photo of herself at around 13 years old, wearing a chic black Alaia dress. The designer pieces she wore, which retail for thousands at Neiman Marcus, showcased her early passion for fashion. The photo was captioned with a nostalgic message: “The year was 1993, it was Sarah’s Bat Mitzvah. I’m wearing my mom’s Alaia dress and Revlon Rum Raisin lipstick thinking we were the coolest!”
This post came after Kim weighed in on the so-called ‘Kardashian curse’ during her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast. She put the rumor to rest, dismissing the idea that she or her sisters have some sort of magical power to sabotage their exes’ lives after a breakup. Instead, she pointed to what she sees as a pattern of good fortune for her exes.
A Positive Outlook on Relationships
Kim highlighted the positive outcomes of her relationships, noting that her mother was with a gold medal Olympian, Caitlyn Jenner. She also mentioned that when Khloe was with Lamar Odom, there were championships being won with the Lakers. As for her own relationship, she was dating a football player who won the Super Bowl—something that brought a lot of positive energy into her life.
The football player in question is likely Reggie Bush, who captured the Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints in 2010. However, not all of her relationships ended on such a positive note. Kim opened up about the lasting toll of her ‘toxic’ marriage to Kanye West, admitting she still struggles with dating and the challenges of co-parenting.
Reflections on Her Marriage to Kanye West
Kim reflected on their nine-year relationship, saying she was initially drawn to Kanye because of his intellect. She described him as “larger than life” and remembered that they had “such a fun time” together. However, things quickly shifted as Kanye, who has been open about his mental health struggles, began turning on Kim and her family.
“When someone has like their first mental break, you want to be super supportive and you want to help figure that out and be there for them,” she said. “But when someone isn’t willing to make changes that I think would’ve been super healthy and beneficial, it makes it really hard to continue on in a relationship that can be toxic.”
Kim, who shares North, 12, Saint, nine, Chicago, seven, and Psalm, six, with Kanye, said having children made it even harder to walk away, as she clung to the hope that he would get better. In 2016, Kanye was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a psychiatric hospitalization, though he later claimed he had been misdiagnosed.
When things didn’t improve, Kim knew it was time to leave and set a positive example for their children. “I had to save myself in order to be a better mom for everyone,” she explained. “And I think when everyone’s older they’ll be able to understand it and see that all.”
The Final Straw
Asked about the ‘final straw,’ she said, “There was just a lot of things that I wouldn’t deal with. I didn’t like the talking bad about my kids’ grandmother, aunts—if someone feels that way, then we shouldn’t be together. You know, airing out a lot of stuff, a lot of personal stuff.”
