Kim Kardashian has checked off another accomplishment on her goal list, and it's a big one! Or should we quote the reality star, her "Bucket List?"
Like her mother, Kris Jenner, before her, it was only weeks ago that she was the Vogue Arabia muse for September 2025. Kim now graces the cover of Vogue for its October 2025 issue. The French edition of the fashion publication has Kim lying in bed in a dream-like position, nearly going makeup-free, and her dark hair, styled by Chris Appleton, fanned out across white pillows. As comfortable as she is in her natural self, she did choose to wear something extraordinary for the occasion.
The magazine and Kim opted for diamonds, but not just any diamonds —Cartier diamonds. These gemstones are some of the most expensive on the planet, but that's a drop in the bucket for the media mogul, who has a small collection of jewelry, including Princess Diana's Purple Cross. For the cover, a chandelier necklace, earrings, and a matching bracelet.
Kim shared the cover as an Instagram post on September 19 and while we described as accurately as possible, the actual image brings them into fruition. The photo was captured in black and white, with the title displayed in gold.
Per her caption, Kim couldn't contained her excitement!
"First French Vogue wearing just Cartier!!!!!!! I will never get used to this! I have a magazine Bucket List, and this was on mine for my whole life!"
According to Vogue's article, the session took place at the luxurious Le Bristol Paris Hotel. Its King Louis XVI aesthetic and opulence made it the perfect location. The asking rate for a night in the Superior Room is €1,431or $1,681 USD, but Kim likely stayed in a suite.
As for those glittering diamonds that the mother of four wore, the necklace is the Pluie de Cartier, with a weight of 30 carats and a total of 474 diamonds. The bracelet is also a Pluie de Cartier with 203 diamonds and 12.1 carats. Last, but not least, are the earrings, and yes, they're the Pluie de Cartier, with a total of 15 diamonds and measuring at 1.90 carats. All the pieces are mounted in white gold, giving them a clean and simple structure. Together, the gems have a carat value of 45.
The words Kris Jenner gave Kim Kardashian for when she turned 40
Turning 40 can be life-changing for many people, with some even saying that life begins in their fourth decade. Ahem, looking at you, Khloé. Kim also felt the shift, and Kris helped her daughter prepare for it. It's completely the momager's character to offer some inspiration.
"When I turned forty, my mother told me that the next few years were going to be the best of my life. And it's true that it's only in the last three or four years that I've acquired this [assurance]. I used to have to constantly consult with someone to make a decision."
The translated quote comes from Vogue France's latest Instagram post on September 20, where Kim is even sporting more diamonds from Graff, with some in yellow. For fashion, she wears a simple white tank and vintage jeans by Levi's.
The October 2025 issue of Vogue France both digital and print, will be available on September 24.