From Elizabeth Taylor to Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner: The Starry History of the Scorpio Cape
Vogue • • entertainment
Key Points:
- At the Rome Film Festival, Kris Jenner wore a black velvet hooded cape embroidered with glittering scorpions, paying homage to a 1969 Tiziani Roma design originally worn by Elizabeth Taylor at Princess Grace of Monaco’s Scorpio Ball.
- The original cape, possibly designed by Karl Lagerfeld, was auctioned in 2011 for $74,500 and symbolically resonates with Jenner's Scorpio birthday on November 5.
- Kim Kardashian also referenced Elizabeth Taylor’s style by wearing a leopard-print Yves Saint Laurent 1986 haute couture gown at the Rome premiere, styled by her new vintage-focused stylist Law Roach.
- Kardashian’s fascination with Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor is evident in her recent red carpet choices, including archival Balenciaga gowns and diamond jewelry once owned by Taylor.
- The mother-daughter duo showcased their shared love for archival fashion and glamour, creating coordinated yet distinct looks that highlight their ongoing Scorpio season theme.
