Kim Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes photos in a pink kimono from \u201cAll\u2019s Fair.\u201d Kim Kardashian \/ Instagram<\/p>\n
Kim Kardashian finally got to use the name \u201cKimono.\u201d And she did so without being accused of cultural appropriation.<\/p>\n
The multi-hyphenate has been sharing behind-the-scenes wardrobe photos<\/a> and designer details on TikTok and Instagram throughout the first season of her latest project, \u201cAll\u2019s Fair,\u201d on Hulu.<\/p>\n On Sunday night, Kardashian posted a slideshow of pics on Instagram<\/a> in which she wears a pale pink silk kimono, trimmed in a rich chocolate brown.<\/p>\n The traditional wide sash at her waist, called an obi in Japanese, was embroidered with the rhinestone-studded initials, \u201cAG,\u201d for Kardashian\u2019s \u201cAll\u2019s Fair\u201d character, attorney Allura Grant.<\/p>\n Designed by Milligan Beaumont, the kimono was crafted of pink and brown silk. Kim Kardashian \/ Instagram<\/p>\n \u201cTo think Skims was almost called kimono, but I\u2019m sure that went over everyone\u2019s head \u2026 Genius.\u201d Kim Kardashian \/ Instagram<\/p>\n Wearing a pair of brown satin Giuseppe Zanotti Ludhhovica 105 heels<\/a>, Kardashian added to the sparkle with a giant diamond necklace and earrings.<\/p>\n The carousel of images included her full glam team, some solo shots, and even a few with \u201cAll\u2019s Fair\u201d creator and executive producer, Ryan Murphy.<\/p>\n In addition, Kardashian shared some photos of the creation of the custom kimono, including a view inside the garment where \u201cKIMono by Milligan\u201d was hand-embroidered.<\/p>\n The designer behind the bespoke piece is multidisciplinary artist and stylist, Milligan Beaumont<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes snaps from the creation of the bespoke garment. Kim Kardashian \/ Instagram<\/p>\n The wide sash featured Kardashian\u2019s character\u2019s initials, AG, embroidered with studs. Kim Kardashian \/ Instagram<\/p>\n Long before Skims became a household name, Kardashian announced that her new shapewear line would be called \u201cKimono\u201d<\/a> \u2014 a play on her own name and the traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with wide sleeves.<\/p>\n Within two weeks, the cultural appropriation comments reached a fever pitch online. Eventually, the company was rechristened as Skims<\/a>.<\/p>\n Today, Skims is a multi-billion-dollar global brand. <\/p>\n Kardashian\u2019s devoted fans were quick to make the connection, commenting on her Instagram post with quips like \u201cThis time it\u2019s appropriate,\u201d and \u201cTo think Skims was almost called Kimono but I\u2019m sure that went over everyone\u2019s head \u2026 Genius.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s hoping Allura Grant doesn\u2019t receive any objections. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t