After Kim Wore Marilyn Monroe's Dress, Kris Jenner Wears Elizabeth Taylor's Cape, Know Its Price
Kris Jenner turned heads after she stepped out at the Italian screening of 'All's Fair' in an iconic ensemble. Notably, it once belonged to the late icon Elizabeth Taylor.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleKris Jenner followed in her daughter Kim Kardashian's footsteps by wearing a piece of Hollywood's fashion history. She stepped out in an iconic black velvet cape that was worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the past. Kris wore it to the All's Fair Season 2 premiere at the Rome Film Festival on October 24, 2026. Needless to say, the vintage piece has an interesting history, and its auction price may surprise many.
Kris Jenner wore Elizabeth Taylor's historic black velvet scorpio cape
Kris Jenner, 70, never fails to make a statement. She continued the pattern as she wore a dramatic hooded cape with sparkling diamante scorpions embroidered on its black velvet fabric. Kris paired the archival piece with a white gown and matching gloves. The momager completed the look with a diamond drop necklace. The cape originally belonged to Elizabeth Taylor.
The actress had worn it to Princess Grace Kelly's 40th birthday celebration in Monaco in 1969. Incidentally, the event was known as the Scorpio Ball, with several popular personalities in attendance. Interestingly, Kris did not simply borrow the historic outfit for the red carpet. Instead, she owns it and purchased it at an auction. In fact, her daughter, Kim Kardashian, also wore the same cape while shooting an upcoming episode of All's Fair.
Notably, Kim Kardashian plays divorce attorney Allura Grant in the legal drama. She revealed the family connection on her Instagram Stories on October 25, 2026. Kim explained that her mother had generously allowed her to use the piece for the show. After hearing the story behind Elizabeth Taylor's appearance at the Scorpio Ball, creator Ryan Murphy reportedly included a similar event in the series.
For those who don't know, the Tiziani Roma cape was sold for USD 74,500 at a 2011 auction. Before the sale, the cape was estimated to be worth USD 2,000 to USD 3,000. So, the final price was a big jump due to the interest in Elizabeth Taylor's lasting influence on fashion.
The archival cape was made between 1968 and 1969 from a rich black velvet. It also has a contrasting light-colored silk lining. The cape famously has three silver diamanté-encrusted scorpions, with two in the front and another on the back.
Its defining details are three silver diamanté-encrusted scorpions, including two across the front and another on the back of the structured hood. The garment is attributed to Tiziani Roma. It is the Italian fashion house where Karl Lagerfeld worked as a designer during that period.
Interestingly, the case's design was more than a fashion choice. It helped to shape one of Taylor's famous Taylor-Burton diamonds. She wore the ensemble with the pear-shaped diamond weighing 69.42 carats.
Why did Elizabeth Taylor specifically wear the Tiziani Roma 'Scorpio' cape?
Notably, Princess Grace Kelly's 40th birthday celebration that was held on November 15, 1969. So, the Monaco event was known as the Scorpio Ball due to its astrological theme. Elizabeth attended the event with her husband, Richard Burton, born under the Scorpio zodiac sign. Although the actress was a Pisces, the occasion helped the couple make a memorable fashion moment.
Richard Burton had purchased the 69.42-carat stone from Cartier for nearly USD 1.1 million earlier that year. Elizabeth initially thought of wearing it as a ring, but eventually chose a custom necklace due to its weight. The cape's dark hood also drew attention to it.
What do you think about Kris Jenner now owning Elizabeth Taylor's iconic black 'Scorpio' cape?
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