The reality star took the stand at the Paris Assize Court this week, where ten defendants are accused of involvement in her robbery and kidnapping in October 2016.

Shortly after her court appearance, searches for Kardashian’s Alaïa sunglasses spiked on Google, reinforcing her status as a fashion influencer. For Scafidi, the choice of wearing sunglasses to the trial was strategic. “The sunglasses add glamour but can also hide any unflattering traces of tears, whether red eyes or smudged makeup,” she said.

Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room on Oct. 6, 2016, and her trial began in April 2025. Here's everything to know about Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery, the suspects and her testimony at the trial.