AceShowbiz - Elizabeth Taylor remains an enduring symbol of Hollywood glamour, and her legendary style was vividly revived on the red carpet in Rome, where Kris Jenner made a striking fashion statement. At the premiere of season two of the legal drama All's Fair, Jenner paid homage to a storied piece of cinematic fashion history: the Scorpio cape, a design forever linked to Elizabeth Taylor and the elegance of 1960s Monaco.

The black velvet cape, lined in ivory silk and adorned with glittering embroidered scorpions, was originally worn by Elizabeth Taylor to Princess Grace of Monaco’s 40th birthday party in 1969. This event, famously known as the Scorpio Ball, celebrated Grace Kelly’s astrological sign. Taylor’s cape was not only a lavish nod to the evening’s theme but also a testament to her penchant for theatrical and opulent fashion. The piece carries additional mystique, as it was created by Tiziani Roma during a period when Karl Lagerfeld freelanced for the label, raising the tantalizing possibility that the iconic designer had a hand in its creation.

Kris Jenner’s choice to wear this cape at the Rome Film Festival was layered with personal significance. Jenner herself is a Scorpio, and the dramatic, celestial motif of the cape perfectly suited her sophisticated style. Paired with long white gloves and an elegant floor-length white gown, the ensemble was a deliberate and powerful connection to Hollywood’s golden age, bridging the glamour of Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Grace with today’s cultural icons.

The significance of the Scorpio cape doesn’t stop there. Kim Kardashian, Jenner’s daughter, also embraced the look in the season two trailer of All's Fair, where her character, high-powered divorce lawyer Allura Grant, was seen wearing a nearly identical cape. This on-screen styling complements the legacy of Elizabeth Taylor, who wore a dazzling Cartier diamond necklace to the original Scorpio Ball — a detail echoed by Kardashian’s character’s lavish diamond necklace, merging fashion history with contemporary television storytelling.

The original cape remains a coveted artifact of Hollywood history. It was auctioned at Christie’s in 2011 as part of Elizabeth Taylor’s personal collection, fetching an impressive $74,500. Whether Kris Jenner wore the authentic vintage piece or a faithful reproduction is unconfirmed, but the visual and symbolic resonance of the cape was undeniable. It is a rare example of archival fashion serving as a living link between past and present icons, reaffirming Elizabeth Taylor’s lasting influence on celebrity style today.

This moment in Rome highlights a broader trend within the Kardashian-Jenner family’s fashion choices—an informed reverence for archival glamour that elevates their red carpet appearances beyond mere style into the realm of cultural homage. By channeling the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Grace through such a distinctive and storied garment, Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian illustrate how fashion history continues to inspire and define modern celebrity aesthetics.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Vogue.