Kylie Jenner Damages Historic Versace Dress at Golden Globes

Kylie Jenner recently ignited controversy by damaging a Versace dress at the Golden Globes, spotlighting a persistent problem faced by influencers who don historic fashion items.

This incident resembles a past event involving her sister, Kim Kardashian, who donned Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2022 Met Gala, which also incurred damage.

Kylie attended the Golden Globes gala with actor Timothee Chalamet. Despite their high-profile presence, they did not dominate the evening’s headlines. The focus shifted when it was revealed that Kylie’s dress had torn at the waist, drawing criticism from thousands of fans.

Kylie Jenner’s vintage Versace dress seemingly ripped during the 2025 Golden Globeshttps://t.co/DcuvmxoUQ1 pic.twitter.com/WcS0vFlaZI

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The connection between Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian extends beyond family ties to shared controversies involving historic dresses. The Versace dress Kylie wore is noteworthy because it comes from the spring/summer 1999 collection, a pivotal moment in fashion history following the tragic death of Gianni Versace in 1997.

Kylie Jenner's Versace dress she modeled at the Golden Globes was worn 25 years ago by Elizabeth Hurley https://t.co/3RF7Gpoxp7 pic.twitter.com/psuKxGDkpS

— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) January 6, 2025

The debate intensifies with the realization that Kim Kardashian experienced a similar issue when she wore Marilyn Monroe’s iconic gown, loaned by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Though Kim only donned the original dress briefly on the red carpet before switching to a replica, subsequent examination revealed loose crystals and signs of wear.

Kylie Jenner revives Elizabeth Hurley’s Versace dress at Golden Globes 2025: ‘90s royalty with a modern twist’ https://t.co/gxw3c1clWs pic.twitter.com/5ugFnR8UDj

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This has led historians, conservationists, and fashion enthusiasts to argue that such irreplaceable pieces should be preserved under controlled conditions rather than worn due to their fragility and historical importance.