Kendall Jenner Channels Retro NYFW Cool With a Vintage Pentax Camera and 3.1 Phillip Lim Boots

Kendall Jenner has never limited herself to the runway alone. Back in the mid-2010s, when the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was steadily rising in the fashion world, she also began exploring life behind the lens.

She even debuted a photo series for Love Magazine featuring Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s daughter, proving her eye for stylish storytelling extended beyond her own wardrobe.

Kendall Jenner wears Gentle Monster x Opening Ceremony Zhora 02 sunglasses while returning to her hotel in New York on September 11, 2016 (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

Kendall’s Vintage Pentax K1000: The Retro Accessory Defining Her NYFW Style

During New York Fashion Week, Kendall leaned fully into the retro mood, pairing her model-off-duty look with a vintage Asahi Pentax K1000 slung casually over one shoulder. The classic 35mm film camera — long favored by photography students and pros — added an authentic, analog edge to her ensemble, giving her street style a nostalgic NYFW throwback vibe.

Rather than feeling like a prop, the Pentax K1000 complemented her outfit’s effortless cool: clean lines, modern textures, and a hint of creative flair that mirrored the camera’s iconic design. The result was pure It-girl energy — a mix of fashion and personal expression that still felt rooted in her signature minimalism.

Kendall was later spotted returning to her New York hotel, camera strap in place, blending vintage gear with her sleek, off-duty silhouette in a way only she could.

Kendall Jenner shows off the sleek block heels and gold-band detailing of her 3.1 Phillip Lim ‘Kyoto’ leather booties — a bold, architectural style that elevated her off-duty NYFW look

Kendall’s Off-Duty NYFW Ensemble Featuring 3.1 Phillip Lim “Kyoto” Boots

Kendall wore a Re/Done x Hanes “The 1950s” boxy tee with the Denim x Alexander Wang “Bite” shorts, all under a black fur jacket.

The model completed her look with the Fallon “Monarch” bandana choker, Gentle Monster x Opening Ceremony “Zhora” sunglasses, and a structured leather backpack from M2malletier.

On her feet, she wore 3.1 Phillip Lim’s coveted “Kyoto” boots in black stretch leather — a sleek ankle style crafted in Italy with a fitted sock-like shaft, back zipper, and the label’s signature sculptural block heel accented by a polished metal band.

Kendall Jenner keeps it effortlessly cool in cut-off Alexander Wang shorts, a cropped black fur jacket, and 3.1 Phillip Lim ‘Kyoto’ boots as she heads back to her hotel during New York Fashion Week

Today, 3.1 Phillip Lim continues to represent “accessible luxury,” blending modern design with a global sensibility that appeals to both fashion insiders and everyday style enthusiasts.

Beyond the runway, the brand’s shoes and accessories have become staples for celebrities and tastemakers alike.

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Kendall Experiments With Photography at NYFW

While her photos of Kaia Gerber were undeniably beautiful, it’s still unclear what her NYFW angle was meant to be. What we can say is that the shots—though centered on great subjects—leaned more blurry than intentional, and not in the dreamy, artistic-bokeh kind of way.

During New York Fashion Week, Kendall has her trusty Asahi Pentax Vintage K1000 camera in tow, offering a glimpse into exclusive moments that many can only dream of witnessing (Credit: Kendall Jenner’s Instagram)

However, we love seeing Kendall step outside the modeling spotlight to explore her creative interests. If this is just the beginning of her photography era, we’re more than ready for whatever she captures next from the eldest Jenner sister.

Kendall Jenner uploads a photo that she took of Karl Lagerfeld backstage (Credit: Kendall Jenner’s Instagram)

Kendall’s ability to seamlessly blend high-fashion campaigns with effortless off-duty style has kept her at the forefront of footwear trends for nearly a decade. From statement boots to timeless pumps, her shoe choices continue to influence both runway fashion and everyday street style.

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