Kim Kardashian's Surprising Style Shift in Rio
Reality TV titan and business mogul Kim Kardashian caused a stir this Wednesday with an unexpectedly casual look upon leaving the famed Copacabana Palace hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The 45-year-old star, known for her meticulously curated and often high-fashion ensembles, presented a dramatic departure from her usual aesthetic.
A Detailed Look at the Unconventional Outfit
Foregoing a bra, Kardashian wore a very skimpy cherry red tank top that featured a dangerously low neckline and thin straps tied behind her neck. A red, black, and white jacket was draped casually off her shoulders, complementing a pair of low-rise black trousers with subtle red accents.
The most talked-about element of her outfit, however, was undoubtedly her footwear. In a move that left fashion commentators baffled, she sported the iconic Havaianas Brasil Logo flip-flops worn over a pair of black toe socks. This choice represents a complete 180 from her typical wardrobe, which more commonly features towering Christian Louboutin heels or designer Versace boots.
Her glamour was understated for the occasion, with her jet-black hair pulled back, light makeup, and narrow black sunglasses. She accessorised with no jewellery, allowing the unconventional outfit to speak for itself.
Business and Legal Ventures in Brazil
Kardashian was in Rio for the premiere of her new legal drama, All's Fair, which also stars Naomi Watts and Glenn Close. For the red-carpet event, the mother-of-four opted for a completely different look, wearing an off-white dress adorned with 100-year-old feathers at the waistline.
The Ryan Murphy-created series, which premiered on Hulu on November 4, has already broken records. It has become the most-watched scripted Hulu show debut in three years, amassing a staggering 3.2 million global views in its first three days alone.
Bar Exam Disappointment and Psychic Fallout
The sighting in Rio comes amid personal professional news for Kardashian. The TV star, who has been studying to become an attorney for six years, recently revealed she had failed the California Bar Exam. She shared the news candidly with her fans on Instagram Stories, writing, "Well...I'm not a lawyer yet, I just play a very well-dressed one on TV."
She expressed particular frustration because four separate psychics she had consulted had all predicted she would pass. In a TikTok video from her mother Kris Jenner's birthday celebrations, she fumed, "They all collectively... have told me I was gonna pass the bar, so they're all full pathological liars, don't believe anything they say."
Despite this setback, Kardashian remains determined. She enrolled in a law apprenticeship in 2018 and passed the baby bar exam on her third attempt in 2021. She has vowed that falling short "isn't failure - it's fuel" and insists she is "still all in until I pass the bar."
