Kylie Jenner's Low-Cut Golden Globes 2025 Versace Gown Sparks Concern

By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on April 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT

Kylie Jenner seen leaving her Hotel in Nice, France
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Kylie Jenner may have turned heads at the 2025 Golden Globes, but behind the scenes, the reality star and beauty mogul had a moment of hesitation about her bold fashion choice.

In the Season 6 finale of "The Kardashians," the 27-year-old Kylie Cosmetics founder confided in mom Kris Jenner about her uncertainty over the vintage Atelier Versace gown she wore to the January 5 awards show.

The slinky, low-cut design hugged her curves and featured a daring neckline, something Kylie Jenner questioned in a candid phone call.

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Kylie Jenner Opens Up About Second Thoughts Over Her Daring Golden Globes Look

“Should I have looked like this at the Golden Globes with my t-ts out?” she asked her mom, referencing the revealing nature of the dress.

Unfazed and ever-supportive, Kris offered reassurance. “Yes. You have to wear your best dress to every function you go to, no matter what,” she replied.

Never one to pass up a teachable moment, Kris added a classic momager tip. “It’s like I tell you. You have to wear matching lingerie because if you’re ever in an accident and you have to go to the hospital, you’re gonna have gorgeous lingerie on," she said.

Kylie’s response? A simple but accepting, “Okay.”

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Kylie Skips The Red Carpet, But Steals The Show In Throwback Versace Chainmail

Despite skipping the red carpet, Jenner made a memorable impression when she appeared at the ceremony in the archival chainmail gown, originally from Versace’s Spring 1999 collection. The metallic piece was previously worn by Elizabeth Hurley in lilac at the CFDA Awards that same year, where she attended with then-boyfriend Hugh Grant.

Any doubts Kylie may have had didn’t linger for long.

She continued to make stylish waves throughout awards season, accompanying boyfriend and nominee Timothée Chalamet to the BAFTAs, dressed in equally show-stopping, sultry ensembles.

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Kylie Jenner Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look At Her Vintage John Galliano Gown Worn To The 2025 BAFTAs

Kylie Jenner in black dress
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The "Kardashians" star gave fans a glamorous glimpse into her evening at the 2025 BAFTs with a series of behind-the-scenes Instagram photos, showing off the vintage gown she wore while attending the ceremony alongside boyfriend Timothée Chalamet. The actor, who earned a leading actor nomination for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown," had Jenner by his side for the star-studded night.

Though absent from official arrivals, Jenner made her fashion moment count. Turning her back to the camera in a sultry pose, she highlighted the dramatic backless silhouette of her gown in multiple shots. “1 of 1. John Galliano 1995 [black heart emoji],” she captioned the carousel, revealing the archival origin of the showstopping look.

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The vintage Galliano piece shimmered with sequin embellishments, a plunging neckline, and a layered, mermaid-style skirt that hugged her figure. She styled the gown with silver strappy heels, coordinating glittering earrings and rings, and a glossy black manicure that brought the entire ensemble together with effortless edge.

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Kylie Channels Siren Energy In Custom Chainmail At The 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party

Kylie Jenner at Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2024
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She also fully embraced her inner siren at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, turning heads in one of the night’s most mesmerizing ensembles. The reality star and beauty mogul arrived in a custom creation by Ludovic de Saint Sernin, radiating high-octane glamour and undeniable confidence.

The made-to-order gown, a deep Bordeaux hue, was crafted from meticulously tailored chainmail that molded perfectly to Jenner’s silhouette. The curve-hugging design shimmered under the lights, offering a vampy twist on classic Hollywood allure.

Adding to the drama, Jenner’s dress featured a plunging sweetheart neckline, sparkling red rhinestones lining the straps, hem, and empire waist, and a bold white floral motif blooming across her hips, a detail encrusted in crystals and inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe’s evocative Flower series.

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Kylie Jenner’s Ethereal Glow And Runway Look Steals The Spotlight

Kylie Jenner at Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2024
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The look was plucked straight from the runway, marking look 10 from LdSS’s Fall 2024 New York show, created in collaboration with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation.

While the original runway version leaned sheer, Jenner opted for a more opaque interpretation, letting others take on the risqué transparencies of the evening while she leaned into sultry sophistication.

With her glossy, wet-styled hair falling effortlessly over one eye and her skin glowing with a soft radiance, Jenner embodied a siren of mythic proportions, ethereal, commanding, and utterly unforgettable.

She didn’t need to say a word to steal the spotlight.

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