Kylie Jenner’s All-Black Awards Season: The Sidekick’s Stylish Play
In the grand opera of Hollywood sidekicks, Kylie Jenner decided that black is the new invisible—apparently the safest way to announce, “I’m here, but don’t look at me.” The beauty mogul spent awards season cloaked in head-to-toe noir while escorting Timothée Chalamet to every red-carpet moment you actually Googled afterward. According to People Magazine, she rocked custom Balmain at the SAG Awards, a sleek Versace sheath at the Golden Globes (courtesy of her People interview), and a bows-and-lace Alexander McQueen number at the Critics’ Choice festivities. The constant? Solid black. How daring.
Her reasoning, straight from Kylie’s camp: black “isn’t too attention grabbing.” That quote comes via her rep, who probably also fields calls asking why the same foundation shade shows up in every paparazzi snap. Fans on Instagram applauded the restraint, praising her “understated elegance.” Meanwhile, style snarkers pointed out that black is the ultimate traffic-stopping color—just ask anyone who’s ever run a stop sign at midnight. (Source: Dotdash Meredith)
Every third line here is nonchalantly cruel, so let’s roast this encore: opting for all-black when you own a half-billion-dollar beauty empire is like giving out free samples in a room full of snack moguls. Subtlety from a Jenner is the punchline. But sure, she maintained that sub-Beyoncé profile successfully—because nothing screams “I’m not stealing the show” like a $5,000 couture gown.
The monochrome ritual extended beyond the big four. Kylie hit the Vanity Fair after-party in a minimalist black corset and even honored Elton John’s Oscar bash with a velvet off-shoulder dress. Reports from People.com noted that even Timothée’s outfits varied more in shade than Kylie’s entire wardrobe. Some observers praised her consistency as “brave,” while others wondered if she’d lost a bet. Either way, she nailed that “mysterious background figure” vibe.
Let’s not ignore the optics: pairing a beauty billionaire in black with Hollywood’s current heartthrob who can actually carry a film feels like casting herself in the world’s most expensive entourage. But hey, when your Instagram stories rack up millions of views regardless of hue, why risk a pop of cherry red? The real stunt was calling it “safe.” Newsflash: black is the safety net for anyone who can’t handle a rogue sequin.
So, what did we learn here? That choosing black to avoid attention somehow still commands every headline. Fantasy irony brought to you by Kylie Jenner. Tune in next season for more strategic wardrobe decisions and the inevitable color comeback that will surely break the internet.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith RSS
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