Last Updated: January 31, 2026, 12:15 IST
From Glenn Martens’ Margiela to a 1997 archival piece, Kylie Jenner delivers a masterclass in high-concept red carpet dressing.
Kylie Jenner for Charli XCX’s The Moment in Los Angeles.
Some premieres call for sparkle. Others demand spectacle. Kylie Jenner chose something rarer: fashion with narrative.
Arriving at the Los Angeles screening of Charli XCX’s The Moment, the fashion mogul skipped predictable glamour and leaned into conceptual couture, stepping out in not one, but two Maison Margiela looks that felt equal parts runway art and red carpet theatre. The message was clear – this wasn’t just an appearance; it was an entrance into her new chapter.
And Margiela, with its subversive edge, was the perfect co-star.
Look One: Runway Rebellion
Styled by sister duo Alexandra and Mackenzie Grandquist, Kylie Jenner tapped Look 52 from Maison Margiela’s Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection – Glenn Martens’ first outing for the house. The cream halter silhouette played with contrasts: fragile lace meeting industrial finishes, romance colliding with grit.
A cascading ruffle crop top skimmed the frame, while a distressed maxi skirt trailed behind with liquid-like fluidity. The unexpected detail, a nude plastic waistband, lent the ensemble a glossy, almost taped effect, injecting a dose of brat-era irreverence into couture territory.
True to form, Kylie didn’t replicate the runway verbatim. She separated the original one-piece construction into a low-slung two-piece, exposing the midriff and sharpening the attitude. The result felt more personal, less editorial. Lorraine Schwartz’s pear-shaped diamond earrings delivered the only sparkle, like punctuation marks against the deconstructed textures.
Look Two: Archival Authority
If the premiere was about new Margiela, the after-party was a nod to history.
For dinner at Craig’s, Kylie switched into an archival Martin Margiela Fall 1997 “Semi Couture” bodice – a collector’s piece that fashion insiders revere. Crafted to resemble raw burlap in neutral linen, the elongated tunic clung like armor, its hook-eye closures running down the front with deliberate severity.
She softened the austerity by leaving a few fastenings undone and pairing it with a sleek black leather midi instead of the original ivory layering. Pointed pumps and bare ears completed the look. It felt less red carpet, more museum-grade minimalism.
Together, the two outfits mapped Kylie Jenner’s evolving fashion language: contemporary runway risk balanced with archival credibility. It’s a strategy that signals permanence – not just trend-chasing.
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First Published: January 31, 2026, 12:15 IST
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