Amidst rumors that she’s dating Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, Kendall Jenner walked the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party red carpet solo in a vintage mermaid dress that showcased her enviable model figure.
A Nod to Fashion History: Kendall’s Vintage Choice
The 27-year-old wealthy model selected the scaly number from Jean Paul Gaultier’s archives, particularly from the French fashion designer’s Spring/Summer 2008 Couture collection.
Kendall Jenner showcases her model figure in an archival Jean Paul Gaultier mermaid gown with glittery scales and 3D florals at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023 (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
The Gown’s Unique Features and Historical Significance
The form-fitting gown had a shimmering golden bronze hue covered in glittery fish scales. It had 3D florals on the bust and shoulder straps that crossed in the back.
It was finished with a plunging neckline, a fishtail hem, and a short, floor-sweeping train that obscured her heels.
French actress Marion Cotillard wore the same creamy-hued gown when she won Best Actress at the 2008 Academy Awards for her role as Edith Piaf in La Vie en Rose.
Kendall Jenner is wearing the same Jean Paul Gaultier gown that Marion Cotillard wore when she won the 2008 Oscars Best Actress for La Vie en Rose (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages / Carlos Diaz / INFphoto)
Minimalist Elegance: Kendall’s Styling for the Night
Allowing the iconic gown to take center stage, the 818 Tequila founder opted to forego elaborate jewelry, save for stud earrings.
She then pulled her brunette hair into a retro-chic updo with a few loose tendrils to frame her face. Wearing long, nude nails, Kendall sported natural glam with coordinating nude lipstick, subtle smokey brown eyeshadow, and mascara.
Kendall Jenner pulls her brunette hair into a retro-chic updo and wears nude nails with coordinating nude lipstick and brown eyeshadow (Credit: PA Images / INSTARimages)
Rumors Swirl: Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny’s Alleged Romance
Her latest outing came a few weeks after celebrity gossip site Deux Moi published a blind item about a “single, famous model sister” kissing the Grammy-winning rapper at a private Los Angeles club.
Deux Moi then disclosed the identity of the said model on her podcast. “So I’m revealing it was Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny. I have witnesses on the scene who saw her in the club.”
Deux Moi also broke the Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes dating rumors earlier this month.
Kendall Jenner is rumored to be dating Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny after her split from NBA player Devin Booker (Credit: BG020 / BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Seth Browarnik / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)
Public Sightings and Insider Confirmations
Adding fuel to the romance speculations, TMZ reported that Kendall and Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, were packing on some PDA outside Sushi Park in West Hollywood last week, which seems to confirm their relationship.
An ET source said that the two are enjoying each other’s company and are “taking things slow for now and seeing where things go in the future.”
“They both really like each other and are just hanging out and having a good time. They get along very well and have mutual friends, so the people around them really like them together. Her family is supportive of their relationship. Everyone is happy that Kendall’s happy.”
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TMZ reported that Kendall and Bad Bunny were recently spotted leaving Beyonce and Jay-Z’s Oscars After-Party together in the same car.