Kim Kardashian [1] is showing the world she got her hands on Demna's Balenciaga / adidas collaboration [2] early — along with the brand's giant over-the-knee Waders boots, which are currently only available for pre-order [3] online. The 42-year-old Skims founder [4] took a break from promoting her shapewear line to post a selfie from her wardrobe. Clad in the silver athletic mockneck top, with the combination adidas Trefoil and Balenciaga logo embroidered onto the front; the matte spandex bike shorts; and those ultra-large boots, Kardashian kept her long, platinum hair down straight with a centre part. A pair of Balenciaga sunglasses with shapely rims were also perched on the couch behind her.
The collection, released six months after its runway [5] debut, is getting buzz in large part because of its tracksuits and Stan Smiths. Celebrity muses such as Bella Hadid [6] and Isabelle Hupert [7] have been posting pictures from the campaign, which was staged in a messy office environment. The offering has a luxury price point, with oversize T-shirts starting at £550 and some outerwear going for more than £4,000.
Kardashian is unsurprisingly involved with all the hype surrounding the collection. She's now established as one of the label's couture models [8], campaign subjects [9], and sample recipients for staged shoots [10]). However, the high-fashion brand is currently facing backlash for releasing ads that feature child models [11] holding teddy bears and wearing bondage gear. In one of the photos, now stripped from social media [12], there was also a visible court document about virtual child porn.
Both Adidas and Balenciaga also recently severed ties with Kardashian's ex Kanye West [13], following his consistent pattern of racist and derogatory comments [14] and posts.
Ahead, see the exact pieces Kardashian is wearing in her latest snapshot.
Balenciaga / Adidas Athletic Mock Neck in Silver
Balenciaga / Adidas Athletic Mock Neck in Silver [16] (£1,090)
Balenciaga / Adidas Cycling Shorts in Black
Balenciaga / Adidas Cycling Shorts in Black [17] (£595)
Balenciaga Waders 110mm Over-the-Knee Boot in Black
Balenciaga Waders 110mm Over-the-Knee Boot in Black [18] (£2,450)