Kendall Jenner’s Statement Phillip Lim Boots and Vintage Camera Steal the NYFW Spotlight

Kendall Jenner has never limited herself to just the runway. 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.

During New York Fashion Week, Kendall leaned into the retro mood by carrying her trusty Asahi Pentax K1000 — a vintage 35mm film camera beloved by photography students and pros alike. The mix of classic gear with her off-duty model style captured a moment that feels like peak NYFW throwback: an It-girl experimenting creatively while still delivering standout fashion looks.

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)

One of the most popular and well-regarded 35mm film cameras ever made, the Asahi Pentax K1000 is a single-lens reflex (SLR) film camera manufactured from 1976 to 1997. It is still widely used by photographers today.

Kendall was spotted returning to her New York hotel with her camera strap over one shoulder.

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 Jenner’s Off-Duty NYFW Look 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 underneath 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 turned out beautiful, we’re unsure what her NYFW peg was. All we know is that her photos, while of interesting subjects, are blurry- and it’s not an artistic bokeh or anything.

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’re all for Kendall stepping out of her modeling world to pursue her hobbies. We look forward to seeing more incredible images from the oldest Jenner sister soon.

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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