Kylie Jenner’s Paris Fashion Week Debut Sparks Controversy Amongst Models

The Kardashian-Jenner family has long been at the forefront of pop culture, dominating everything from reality TV to business and social media. Among them, Kendall Jenner has made a name for herself as the highest-paid model in the world, while Kylie Jenner has thrived in the beauty industry. However, Kylie’s latest venture into the fashion world, walking the runway at Coperni’s Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show, seems to have stirred up some controversy.

Kylie Jenner’s rise to fame comes from more than just her appearance on The Kardashians. She has built a beauty empire with Kylie Cosmetics and recently launched her fashion brand, Khy. But at Paris Fashion Week, she took on a different challenge—closing out the Coperni show in Disneyland Paris. This marked her first-ever appearance at Paris Fashion Week and was a high-profile moment for the young mogul.

However, not everyone in the fashion world was happy about Kylie’s involvement. According to a source who spoke with Life & Style, many of the models backstage were upset that Kylie was given such a prestigious role. “Venom was flying,” the insider revealed, describing the tense atmosphere among the other models. They reportedly felt that Kylie’s involvement was more about her celebrity status than her modeling experience.

“Kylie feels like she killed it, and in fairness, she got great reviews, but the general feeling among the other models was that she didn’t deserve to be there,” the source claimed. This criticism is rooted in the perception that influencers and reality stars like Kylie are “grabbing attention” in an industry where many models have worked hard for years to earn their place.

The backlash only intensified when Kylie was chosen to close the show, a coveted spot in any fashion week event. “That’s such a prestigious spot that gets the most attention,” the insider explained. The decision left some models feeling that their years of dedication were being overshadowed by Kylie’s celebrity.

The tension may not come as a surprise, given the longstanding rivalry between models and influencers. According to the source, the industry is “notoriously catty” toward those they believe haven’t earned their stripes. Kylie’s sister, Kendall Jenner, has also faced similar scrutiny throughout her modeling career. Despite being one of the world’s top models, Kendall herself admitted that her success initially bothered Kylie.

“I think it bothered her that I was getting that much attention in the modeling world,” Kendall once shared with Cosmopolitan. As the two sisters continue to navigate their respective careers, it seems that the overlap between fashion and fame will always spark debates—especially when it comes to who truly deserves the spotlight.

As Kylie continues to explore new ventures, this latest foray into the world of high fashion has certainly left an impact, for better or for worse. While she may have received praise from some quarters, it’s clear that many in the modeling industry remain skeptical of her runway credentials. Whether or not she will continue to pursue modeling remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—Kylie Jenner knows how to keep the conversation going.