When Kim Kardashian strutted out for the Alaïa show at Paris Fashion Week, it wasn't about her dress that had everyone abuzz it was her hair. The reality television star debuted a stylish pixie cut, a stark contrast to her trademark long waves. The short 'do, paired with soft bangs and a sharp, tapered finish, went straight to work shattering the web in the form of fan frenzy.
It was bold, shocking, and extremely un-Kim that made it perfectly suited for Paris Fashion Week. Twitter lost its mind with tweets in minutes of the pictures being out. While some perceived a refreshing makeover, others simply could not help but spot the familiar face beneath the fashion. And that's exactly what made it go viral.
Kim Kardashian's pixie cut shocks fans
Kim's transformation had fans immediately thinking about her mom, Kris Jenner, whose short hair has been iconic for decades. The resemblance was eerie the pointed cut, the side-swept bangs, even the fearless attitude. It didn't take long for everyone to start joking that Kris was "back," but this time in Paris.
One of the fans even sarcastically posted, "Welcome back Kris Jenner,"
and another dismissed it entirely, writing,
"yo no one cares tho."
One commenter wrote, "Looking just like mom dukes," clearly noting the family resemblance.
Compliments were also received
"You look divine on this,"
oozed one fan, while another commented,
"It actually looks good. Still an interesting dice roll."
And of course, one seasoned fan couldn't resist chiming in,
"come back to Ye."
Each response showed how polarized the internet really was. Some loved the bold transformation, labelling it classy and chic, but others were not so impressed with it. But that interplay of praise and criticism is what keeps Kim Kardashian in the spotlight that she knows exactly how to make an event that everyone will be discussing.
The timing also added to the buzz. Paris Fashion Week is where fashion trends are created or crushed, and Kim Kardashian just wanted to create one. Her stylist hyped the new 'do as the "Paris Pixi," adding to the buzz over whether it was a real haircut or if it was staged for the runway. Fans begged incessantly, comparing old photos, zooming in on videos, and discussing whether she really cut her hair.
But more than the rumor-mongering, the response is a testament to just how much Kim Kardashian influences people. She's someone who changes her hair and can hijack the entire conversation on the net within hours. And even when the internet trolls, it's a sign that everyone's still listening.
In the end, the pixie cut was not even a haircut it was simply another sign of how Kim has the power to remake herself in her own image. No matter if others can detect Kris Jenner in it, again, the look proved that few are able to take a simple cut and turn it into a viral cultural phenomenon like Kim Kardashian.