Venice Fashion and Art
Kendall Jenner Showcases Rare Vintage Fashion and Historic Art Pieces in Venice
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The Calder earrings were sourced after Jenner’s stylist Dani Michelle contacted London-based gallerist and artist-jewelry specialist Sandra Guinness, following a chain involving the Calder Foundation and a New York collector.
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Guinness said Calder earrings are particularly scarce, adding, “I don’t have so many earrings left. Earrings are quite rare and rings are rare,” and described Jenner’s pair as especially wearable for her style.
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Jenner wore the vintage Giorgio Armani look to the premiere of Martin McDonagh’s film Wild Horse Nine and also traveled around Venice by speedboat on the Grand Canal.
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Another Venice look included a devoré shawl and sculptural sunglasses made in collaboration with art collector Peggy Guggenheim in 1994, adding a further historical art-world reference to the wardrobe.
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The Calder earrings fit into Jenner’s broader art collection, which Article 1 says includes a James Turrell sculpture, a neon-light installation, and works by Barbara Kruger, Richard Prince, Raymond Pettibon and Lauren Greenfield.
Kendall Jenner turned heads at Venice Film Festival 2026 with a carefully curated wardrobe of vintage and art-world pieces. Her standout accessory was a rare pair of 1955 Alexander Calder earrings — hammered silver and steel wire sourced through the Calder Foundation and a New York collector Hola. The jewelry reflects Calder's lesser-known work in artist-made pieces and signals a broader shift toward wearable archival fashion tied to contemporary art Hola.
A Vintage Giorgio Armani Premiere Look
Jenner wore a standout piece from Giorgio Armani's Fall-Winter 1995 collection to the premiere of Martin McDonagh's film Wild Horse Nine Hola. The embroidered vintage gown channeled classic Italian resort style and drew clear references to fashion icon Jane Birkin and patron-of-the-arts Peggy Guggenheim Hola. She paired the look with a Chanel suede bag, completing an outfit rooted in 20th-century design legacy.
The Hunt for Ultra-Rare Calder Earrings
Sourcing the Calder earrings required a chain of connections linking Jenner's stylist Dani Michelle to London-based gallerist Sandra Guinness, who specializes in artist-made jewelry Hola. Guinness told Hola that Calder earrings are exceptionally scarce: "I don't have so many earrings left. Earrings are quite rare and rings are rare." She described Jenner's pair as especially wearable and suited to her personal style Hola.
Art-World References Woven Into Every Look
Beyond the Armani gown, Jenner layered historical art references throughout her Venice wardrobe. She wore a sheer Vivienne Westwood dress, sculptural sunglasses inspired by Peggy Guggenheim's 1994 collaboration, and accessorized with both a Chanel suede bag and a wicker basket bag Hola. These choices reflect Jenner's established passion for contemporary and modern art, extending into her personal style and jewelry choices Hola.
How Calder Fits Into a Broader Art Collection
The Calder earrings align with Jenner's wider art collection, which includes a James Turrell sculpture, a neon-light installation, and works by Barbara Kruger, Richard Prince, Raymond Pettibon, and Lauren Greenfield. Sourcing artist-made jewelry marks a shift in how high-profile collectors blend wearable pieces with fine art. This Venice debut demonstrated that fashion and art collecting are no longer separate worlds — they're deeply intertwined.
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