Kim Kardashian has faced significant backlash for wearing rosary beads during a provocative photoshoot for her latest Skims x Dolce & Gabbana collaboration.
The celebrity posed in scant white lingerie paired with religious symbols, igniting accusations of disrespect. On Instagram, she posted photos of herself in a cotton balconette bra, boxer shorts, and lace leggings. One pose notably drawing ire was when she nearly exposed herself while donning rosary beads and a cross necklace.
Many followers quickly voiced their discontent, with one stating, “I don’t feel right with a rosary and this type of photoshoot.” Another asked, “Would you make a mockery of other religions too?” The sentiment of the responses labelled the act as “beyond shameful.”
The criticism primarily focused on her use of the rosary, which many deemed inappropriate for such a setting. “Nothing about you is holy; take the rosaries off,” commented another user.
This is not Kardashian’s first encounter with controversy over merging religious symbols with fashion, which has sparked ongoing debates about cultural sensitivity versus artistic expression.
Despite the uproar, her collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana achieved immense commercial success, crashing the brand’s website on launch day, with many items selling out rapidly.
Kardashian has yet to respond to the backlash, and it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact her brand’s standing.
