It appears Pete Davidson is still taking style cues from Kim Kardashian [1] — and Kanye West [2], too. The "Bodies Bodies Bodies" star [3] made a surprise appearance during the Emmys on 12 Sept., and his outfit seemed to be inspired by both his famous ex-girlfriend [4] and her former husband.
While presenting the award for outstanding comedy series [5] on stage at the Microsoft Theatre, Davidson wore a grey Dickies zip-up jacket and matching trousers — a decidedly low-key getup compared to the glitzy dresses and suits worn by other attendees [6]. As many viewers were quick to point out on social media, West wore the exact same Dickies set in black while attending the 2019 Met Gala [7] with his then-wife, Kardashian, who dressed in a crystal-dripping, body-hugging Mugler design [8]. Seeing as Davidson is the king of jokes, it's not too far-fetched to assume this was his own way of serving West a taste of his own medicine after the rapper repeatedly mocked him online [9] earlier this year.
To thicken the plot a bit more, Davidson styled his monochromatic award-show outfit with futuristic white-rimmed sunglasses that look straight out of Kardashian's accessories collection [10]. (It's worth noting that they could have also been a nod to restauranteur Guy Fieri's favourite form of eye protection, but that tribute seems a bit less likely.) He finished the look with white-and-silver dad sneakers — a footwear choice all his own.
Kardashian's fashion sense noticeably took a more casual, experimental turn [11] during her whirlwind nine-month relationship with Davidson [12]. The Skims founder and comedian were spotted on various occasions wearing coordinating athleisure, including the matching sweatpants they wore [13] after attending the Met Gala together in May.
Shortly after his breakup with Kardashian in August, Davidson was spotted on set in a graphic T-shirt [14] featuring the phrase "What . . . I feel like sh*t" — a presumed reference to the end of their romance. So was the comedian's Emmys outfit another dig at his former flame, or simply a sartorial coincidence? Take a look at both Davidson and West's Dickies ensembles ahead to decide for yourself.