As the New York Knicks clinched their first NBA Finals berth in 27 years, all eyes weren't just on the scoreboard - they were on Kylie Jenner's courtside curation. The Kylie Cosmetics founder has become a sartorial fixture beside partner Timothée Chalamet, assembling a wardrobe that whispers of vintage archives and haute structure. But beneath the bootcut denim and diamond pinky rings lies a thread connecting to lingerie's own history of rebellion and refinement.
Jenner's uniform - crisp white tanks, low-rise denim, and kitten heels - echoes the early 20th-century shift from restrictive corsets to lighter, more liberated undergarments. The white tank, a modern corset substitute, recalls the 1910s "brassière" innovations that freed women's torsos for movement. Her choice of a Chanel croc-leather tote (from Matthieu Blazy's recent, frenzy-inducing collection) nods to Coco Chanel's own lingerie-inspired designs, which borrowed from men's jersey fabrics to create fluid, unlined silhouettes.
At game two, Jenner's Hermès Birkin in Blue Abyss Porosus Crocodile - a bag named for actress Jane Birkin, who famously stuffed it with lingerie and diapers - bridges utility and luxury. The Hermès house, founded as a saddlery in 1837, later pioneered the silk scarf and leather goods that became synonymous with elegance, much like the fine corsetry of the Belle Époque.
Her vintage Miu Miu lace-up heels and Isabel Marant studded jeans (from spring 2013) evoke the 1920s' dropped waists and decorative garters, while her Jean Paul Gaultier and Tom Ford-era Gucci pieces channel the 1990s' fetish-inspired lingerie-as-outerwear trend. Even the Knicks memorabilia, sourced from deep fan archives, mirrors how early 20th-century garters and stocking tops were often embroidered with team insignia - a forgotten tradition of courtside intimacy.
As the season closes, Jenner's game-day dress reminds us that fashion, like lingerie, is a language of layering history, structure, and desire. Whether she coordinates with Chalamet or not, her choices are a masterclass in the art of the reveal.
Originally reported by WWD