Kim Kardashian faced heavy backlash from fans after she wore Princess Diana’s iconic cross necklace to the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday. The reality star, who purchased the amethyst Attallah Cross at a Sotheby’s auction for nearly $200,000 in 2023, debuted the piece by pairing it with a low-cut white gown adorned with other large jewelry pieces.

Originally worn by Princess Diana in 1987 at a charity event, the necklace has significant cultural and sentimental value. Fans were quick to share their disappointment online, with many labeling the look as "sleazy" and "tone-deaf." One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "She turned it into something vulgar," while others questioned Kardashian's ongoing fascination with iconic items from deceased celebrities. "First Marilyn Monroe’s dress, now Diana’s necklace… what’s next?" remarked one fan, referencing Kardashian’s controversial choice to wear Monroe’s iconic gown at last year’s Met Gala.

More commenters gave their take on the matter:

Many residents have expressed concern over Kardashian’s fashion choices and sense of reverence, with some fans lamenting that Princess Diana "dressed with dignity," suggesting that Kardashian’s look fell short of the same respect. Despite the controversy, Kardashian has yet to address the criticism directly, though the reaction has sparked discussions about the use and significance of iconic items from history in today’s fashion.

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