The recent episodes of Hulu’s “The Kardashians” delve deeper into the intriguing lives of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. A key focus of Season 3 is a growing dispute between Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Barker, sparked by the Barkers’ lavish wedding in Portofino, Italy, sponsored by Dolce & Gabbana.
Notably, Kim had teamed up with the same Italian fashion house for a capsule collection inspired by the iconic ’90s silhouettes blended with her contemporary style just four months after Kourtney’s wedding to Blink-182 drummer, Travis Barker.
In this season, viewers witness tensions escalating between the sisters following Kim’s collaboration with Dolce and Gabbana soon after Kourtney’s grand wedding. Kourtney voices her hurt feelings to Kendall Jenner, expressing her dismay that Kim had not sought her approval before initiating the collaboration, which was originally proposed as a partnership with SKIMS, according to Entertainment Tonight.
As depicted in the series, Kourtney is deeply hurt, insisting that business should not take precedence over familial relationships. She believes Kim’s partnership with Dolce and Gabbana directly replicates her wedding and feels particularly affronted by the slogan of the collection, “Living La Dolce Vita,” which she feels reflects her own lifestyle and wedding.
The situation further escalates when Kris Jenner instructs her daughters to promote Kim’s D&G collaboration on their family group chat, causing Kourtney to feel “triggered” and resentful towards both Kim and Kris.
Kim, on the other hand, insists that she had no intention of working with Dolce and Gabbana so soon after Kourtney’s wedding, and even claims to have pleaded with the fashion house to delay the collection’s release. She also asserts that she was extremely mindful and respectful during the process, avoiding any design elements reminiscent of Kourtney’s wedding outfits.
However, Kim’s comment labeling Kourtney as the “diva of all divas” added fuel to the fire, while Khloé Kardashian, judging Kourtney’s responses as “crazy” and “not rational,” appears to side with Kim. Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, meanwhile, have chosen to remain neutral in the dispute.
Overall, the Dolce & Gabbana controversy has presented a significant conflict within the Kardashian-Jenner family, adding yet another intriguing storyline to Hulu’s “The Kardashians” Season 3.