stirred up strong reactions on social media after donning famous Attallah Cross necklace at the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles. The reality star paired the historic amethyst pendant-acquired in 2023 for nearly $200,000 at a Sotheby's auction-with a plunging white gown and bold jewelry, sparking criticism from fans who found the ensemble "vulgar" and "tone deaf." The Attallah Cross, originally crafted by Garrard in the 1920s, was a favored piece of who wore it to multiple high-profile events in the 1980s, including the 1987 Birthright charity gala.
Surrounded by 5.25 carats of diamonds and often paired with , the necklace has long been a symbol of her elegance and grace. to wear it in a bold, cleavage-baring outfit did not sit well with many who felt she transformed the piece's legacy into "something vulgar.
" "She turned it into something vulgar," one social media user wrote, while another said, "Wearing a cross with such a revealing dress is tacky." Many comments suggested Kardashian's look was more about shock value than honoring the cross's heritage, with one fan remarking, "If you're going to wear a sacred symbol, at least show the respect Diana did." Kardashian's history with iconic fashion pieces This isn't the first time has worn an iconic piece previously owned by a legendary figure.
In 2022, she famously wore to the Met Gala, a choice that received backlash and allegations of damage to the vintage gown. Her tendency to incorporate significant historical fas.