Kim Kardashian vs. Christina Hendricks: Who Wore Wes Gordon’s Metallic Pencil Skirt Better?

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Back in 2014, Kim Kardashian turned heads at the DASH Boutique grand opening in Miami, wearing a silver metallic lattice‑embroidered pencil skirt from Wes Gordon’s Spring 2014 collection.

Just a month later, Christina Hendricks brought her own flair to the very same statement skirt at the Mad Men season seven premiere — giving us one of the year’s best celebrity style face‑offs.

1. Kim Kardashian’s Bold Look: Crop Top and Jimmy Choo

Kim Kardashian tries to smile at the Grand Opening of DASH Miami BeachKim Kardashian tries to smile at the Grand Opening of DASH Miami Beach in Miami on March 12, 2012 (Credit: WENN)

Kimberly “Kim” Kardashian West styled the metallic pencil skirt with a crop top from the same designer, allowing Kim to flaunt her toned stomach.

A close-up of Kim Kardashian showcasing her glittering Wes Gordon chain mail crop topA close-up of Kim Kardashian showcasing her glittering Wes Gordon chain mail crop top

She completed the outfit with a silver pair of pointy-toe “Anouk” pumps by Jimmy Choo.

Kim Kardashian showcases a striking metallic Wes Gordon skirt and crop top, completed with sharp Jimmy Choo Anouk metallic leather pumpsKim Kardashian showcases a striking metallic Wes Gordon skirt and crop top, completed with sharp Jimmy Choo Anouk metallic leather pumps

2. Christina Hendricks’ Elegant Ensemble: Tuxedo Blouse and Kurt Geiger

Christina Hendricks in a black classic chiffon tuxedo blouse at the Season 7 premiere of Mad MenChristina Hendricks in a black classic chiffon tuxedo blouse at the Season 7 premiere of Mad Men held at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood on April 2, 2014 (Credit: Brian To / WENN)

The busty American actress, best known for her role as Joan Harris in the AMC television series Mad Men, sported a silver metallic, lattice-embroidered pencil skirt paired with a classic chiffon tuxedo blouse, patent leather Kurt Geiger “Britton” pumps, and a Charlotte Olympia “Mirror Mirror” Pandora clutch.

At the 'Mad Men' Season 7 premiere, Christina Hendricks chose a sophisticated look, styling her silver metallic Wes Gordon skirt with classic Kurt Geiger Britton pumpsAt the ‘Mad Men’ Season 7 premiere, Christina Hendricks chose a sophisticated look, styling her silver metallic Wes Gordon skirt with classic Kurt Geiger Britton pumps

Her vanity mirror clutch features gold-tone hardware, a mirror panel at the front, and faux-pearl embellishments along with the front trim.

A closer look at Christina Hendricks' Charlotte Olympia Mirror Mirror Pandora clutch, featuring a mirrored panel and faux-pearl embellishmentsA closer look at Christina Hendricks’ Charlotte Olympia Mirror Mirror Pandora clutch, featuring a mirrored panel and faux-pearl embellishments

What is your fashion verdict? This throwback isn’t just a fun “Who wore it better?” moment — it’s also a chance to spotlight Wes Gordon, one of fashion’s most exciting names.

Wes Gordon, born in 1988 in Chicago and raised in Atlanta, is a celebrated American designer who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2009. He quickly made waves with his eponymous womenswear line, carried by luxury retailers like Harrods, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman, before taking the helm as creative director of Carolina Herrera in 2018.

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Known for his bold, colorful, and elegant designs, Gordon has modernized Carolina Herrera while respecting its heritage. His creations have been worn by Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and Gwyneth Paltrow, earning him accolades such as the Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award and the WWD Red Carpet Visionary Award.