Kim Kardashian Shines with New Confidence in French Vogue Cover Story, Subtly Shading Kanye West Post-Divorce
In a French Vogue profile, Kardashian discusses renewed independence and the influence of Balenciaga designer Demna Gvasalia after her split from Kanye West.
Kim Kardashian's latest interview marks a notable moment in her post-divorce public narrative. In a French Vogue cover story published Friday, the Skims founder, 44, described an exhilarating surge of confidence since turning 40 in 2020 and hinted at personal growth since her split from Kanye West. Kardashian and West filed for divorce in February 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage; their divorce was settled in November 2022. She is now married to Bianca Censori.
She credited Kris Jenner's prediction that the coming years would be the best of her life, and described how she has learned to rely less on others' opinions and to trust her own instincts. The transformation unfolded over the three to four years leading up to 2020 and beyond, and she said the shift felt exhilarating. She noted that working with Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga's former artistic director, helped cement the change; he doesn't care what people think, so she learned to do the same.
Notably, Kardashian did not name West in the interview, but the exchange fits into a broader arc of her fashion and public persona that has long been tied to his influence. In past years she has spoken about how West steered her wardrobe, including anecdotes from a 2012- or 2018-era confessional about his critique of her style and a story about him discarding 250 pairs of shoes. The couple's divorce was finalized in late 2022, and West has since moved on, marrying Bianca Censori. Kardashian's own journey as a business mogul and cultural influencer continues to shape conversations around fashion, branding and personal autonomy.
Placed in the context of ongoing coverage of the Kardashian brand and its influence on fashion, the French Vogue piece adds another layer to how Kardashian defines herself: as someone who has learned to act on her own terms, while leveraging a high-gloss public profile to push into new ventures.
The profile also underscores the evolving narrative around Kardashian as a fashion and business leader, a path that continues to unfold as she steers her iconic brand and personal story forward.
