On Monday, the world became aware of this cover image for Interview's September issue — a photo of Kim Kardashian West donning a Jackie O. bouffant. "America's new first lady Kim Kardashian West & her daughter North West," the magazine cover reads. In the article, Kardashian West has a conversation with author and activist Janet Mock.
Interview Magazine 📸 Steven Klein
The introduction to the piece makes the inspiration for the styling choice abundantly clear: "For her debut appearance on the cover of a magazine with her daughter North, Kim Kardashian West channels another mother whose every move captivated the American imagination: First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis," it reads.
@KimKardashian @InterviewMag Channeling your #jackieO
Kardashian West was styled by Patti Wilson and photographed by Steven Klein.
Here are some other photos from the shoot.
I will treasure this shoot forever! Thank you @InterviewMag 📸Steven Klein
People had mixed reactions to the Jackie O-inspired pics. Some people were critical of the styling choice.
@KimKardashian Jackie O turning over in her damn grave right now
@KimKardashian That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.
@KimKardashian This is a disgrace
"NEVER!"
@KimKardashian You could NEVER BE the great, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. NEVER!
@KimKardashian I just want to see Kim I don't see Kim .. I see you replicating Jackie .
This person asked a question.
Since when did Kim and North have the same skin color? https://t.co/QDNxJr2dNK
Nothing but respect for MY First Lady https://t.co/lXCJQGmOzj
One person "blamed" Taylor Swift.
look what you made her do @taylorswift13 https://t.co/0iaiuJUrCI
And someone else wished the cover weren't fiction.
@KimKardashian It's strange for me to say that I wish this were real. Kanye running the country would make me feel a lot safer.
Others appeared to struggle with how to specifically ~place~ their feelings on the imagery.
I'm not even sure what to do with this image. It's definitely *challenging*.
What's going on here 🤔 https://t.co/Pzrwcx2eqf
my brain hurts https://t.co/uV0JO48DJz
But this person conceded.
I'll allow it. https://t.co/TS9M4vd8wl
And someone else approved.
LOVE! @kimkardashian is always going there! I love it. https://t.co/mhFoAVSpvf
Anyway...
@KimKardashian IS THIS CONFIRMATION #KANYE2020
@KimKardashian This your new look for when Kanye takes office in 2020? 😂 You look great btw 😘
#kanye2020 B R I N G it ON! https://t.co/11KaWgYSQn