When Kate Hudson stepped onto “The Jennifer Hudson Show” this week in Burbank, she didn’t just wear gold—she channeled a textile history that has shimmered through intimate apparel for centuries. The actress, promoting the second season of her Netflix comedy “Running Point,” chose an asymmetric gold silk blouse with soft draping, paired with high-waisted black trousers. The look was sleek, modern, and decidedly tailored—but its essence owes a debt to the boudoir.
Silk, long the fabric of corsets, chemises, and negligees, has been a cornerstone of lingerie since the 18th century, when French artisans wove it into delicate understructures. The blouse’s fluid draping and sleeveless cut echo the languid lines of early 20th-century peignoirs, while its bold gold hue recalls the metallic threads used in Victorian-era day corsets—pieces that were often hidden but never forgotten. Hudson’s choice to cinch the top with a high-waisted trouser creates a silhouette that flirts with the waist-nipping foundations of lingerie’s past, yet remains entirely contemporary.
Her accessories were minimal: delicate jewelry, a low ponytail, and a glossy lip. The restraint lets the silk speak. It’s a reminder that luxury undergarments have always influenced outerwear, from the bias-cut slips of the 1930s to the visible lace of today. Hudson’s recent styling shift—now curated by Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi, known for their work with Jennifer Lopez—has favored houses like Giorgio Armani and Khaite, both of which draw on lingerie’s structural vocabulary. On this day, the gold blouse wasn’t just a top; it was a quiet nod to the gilded threads that have long adorned the most intimate layers of fashion.
Originally reported by WWD