Kim KardashianShe has updated her resume! Stuart Weitzman’s reality star is now in the public eye.
The 41-year-old’s role was announced in a press release on Tuesday, September 20, along with a sexy black and white campaign for the luxury shoe brand. In the fall ad, the Skims founder showed off her famous curves, posing in the label’s Ruche 100 Boot, the croc-embossed Lucite Wedge Boot and the thigh-high Ultrastuart 100 Boot. The KardashiansStar paired the shoes with high-cut bodysuits that showed her bum.
The campaign — titled “Stand Strong,” aims to recognize women that do exactly that. Kardashian praised the company in a statement, sharing: “I’m thrilled to be featured in Stuart Weitzman’s Fall campaign shot by the incredibly talented Mario Sorrenti.” She continued: “This campaign is inspired by both the brand’s legacy and vision for the future … Stuart Weitzman’s iconic and timeless styles continue to bring the newness women truly want. I am excited to be part of the next chapter of Stuart Weitzman’s iconic campaigns.”
Edmundo Castillo, Stuart Weitzman’s Head of Design, is equally excited. “Kim embodies the woman I design for,” he said. “She’s spirted and lives life on her own terms. Whether it’s with bright thigh-high boots, sandals that tie all the way up the leg or combat boots that are strong and genderless, it is my hope that women feel unstoppable in SW shoes.”
Skims founder has had a great year in fashion. Her new gig with Stuart Weitzman comes after she was tapped by Balenciaga to star in the fashion house’s February 2022 campaign.
The promotional shoot couldn’t have been more fitting for the SelfishAuthor because it featured photos of her taking selfies inside her Calabasas home’s living room. The TV personality modeled a few items from the collection, including a leopard-print coat and a black bodycon dress with studded booties. The Cagole handbag was also prominently displayed by the TV personality, which is available in lime green or black.
Kim Kardashian Mario Sorrenti/Stuart Weitzman
Her fashion industry takeover didn’t stop there. In May, Kardashian caused an uproar when she attended the Met Gala in Marilyn Monroe’s historic Bob Mackie gown. The dress was only worn on the red carpet, and she was able to change into a replica before going inside. But collectors were furious at Kardashian for allegedly damaging the gown. Scott Fortner.
Both Kardashian and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! — the museum that acquired the frock for a whopping $4.8 million in Los Angeles in 2016 — denied she ripped the number.
“I respect [Marilyn],” the businesswoman said during an appearance on Todayin June. “I understand how much this dress means to American history and with the [Met] theme being American, I thought what is more American than Marilyn Monroe singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to the President of the United States.”
When co-anchor Hoda Koch asked Kardashian to address claims the dress was “ruined,” she shook her head and said, “No … Ripley’s [and I]They all worked well together. There were handlers and gloves that put it on me.”
