Kim Kardashian faced criticism from British journalists after arriving 50 minutes late to Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show, held on October 3, 2024. Kardashian’s tardiness reportedly made Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour uncomfortable, as it delayed the start of the highly anticipated event.
According to The Telegraph’s fashion columnist Lisa Armstrong, Wintour was visibly irritated as she continuously checked her watch while waiting for Kardashian to arrive. Armstrong remarked, “The Kardashians’ habit is to make everyone wait at least 50 minutes before entering the show area.” The delay forced Wintour to leave the show before it concluded, as she did not want to be late for other scheduled events.
Armstrong further criticized Kardashian’s behavior in an article and a video she posted on her personal page. The video featured actor Robert Downey Jr. and actress Cate Blanchett attending Stella McCartney’s Paris Fashion Week show, where they were notably on time. Armstrong added, “Real celebrities always make an effort to be punctual for fashion shows, like Florence Pugh. Unlike some others I could tag here, but I won’t, because there’s no room for the Kardashians.”
Despite the backlash, some sources claim the delay was not entirely Kardashian’s fault. Reports suggest that incomplete backstage preparations also contributed to the hold-up, further complicating the event’s timing.
At the show, Kardashian sat next to Anna Wintour, reigniting speculation about the rumored tension between the two. Rumors of friction date back to 2012, when Wintour reportedly removed Kardashian from the guest list for the prestigious Met Gala. More recently, during the Fendi show in September 2023, Wintour was seen turning away when Kardashian approached to greet her, fueling gossip about their frosty relationship.
Kardashian’s late arrival caused quite a stir among attendees, many of whom speculated that Wintour’s displeasure was a sign of lingering resentment. The seating arrangement, which placed the two next to each other, added fuel to these rumors, as the fashion world closely watched their interactions.
Kim Kardashian, 43, is a globally recognized reality TV star, best known for her role in the hit show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. With a massive social media following of hundreds of millions, Kardashian has become a dominant figure in the entertainment industry. She is currently worth $1.7 billion. In addition to her reality TV fame, Kardashian has established herself as a business mogul. She founded the fashion brand Skims in 2019, which has since achieved tremendous success. The brand is reportedly set to go public soon, a move that CNN predicts could significantly impact IPO activities in the U.S.
Despite the controversy surrounding her lateness at Victoria Beckham’s show, Kardashian continues to be a highly influential figure in both the fashion and entertainment industries. As Skims prepares for its IPO, Kardashian’s business acumen is once again in the spotlight, solidifying her status as one of the most powerful women in Hollywood.
The fashion world, however, remains divided on her punctuality and the impact of her presence at high-profile events. While some view her as a trailblazer, others criticize her approach to professionalism, as evidenced by this latest incident at Paris Fashion Week. Whether Kardashian’s late arrival was entirely her fault or due to other factors, it has certainly sparked debate about celebrity behavior in the fashion industry.
