On October 24, the 21st Rome Film Festival became a runway for Hollywood’s most talked-about legal dramedy, All’s Fair. The series, created by Ryan Murphy, had secured a second season after a first run that divided critics and delighted binge-watchers. The new episodes are set to stream on Hulu and Disney+ starting November 4, but the real buzz began on the festival’s red carpet, where the cast turned the auditorium’s steps into a high-fashion showcase.
Leading the procession was Kim Kardashian, who arrived in a meticulously restored leopard-print corset dress from Saint Laurent’s Fall 1998 Couture archive. Styled by Law Roach, the mermaid-silhouette piece combined a daring plunge with lace-up detailing, instantly recalling the star’s signature bombshell aesthetic while nodding to Old Hollywood glamour. The look was paired with a matching wrap, completing a silhouette that felt both retro and fiercely contemporary.
Red-carpet fashion moments
Kim’s co-star and mother-figure, Kris Jenner, opted for drama of a different era: a black-and-white embroidered cape originally crafted by Rome-based house Tiziani in 1969 for Elizabeth Taylor. The cape’s voluminous silhouette and intricate beadwork echoed the grandeur of classic cinema, and the piece will reappear on Kardashian’s character in the season-two trailer, linking the on-screen narrative to the real-life wardrobe choice. Beside them, Niecy Nash-Betts chose a custom House of Marvee creation, featuring a fitted corset bodice that flowed into a velvet-and-tulle mermaid skirt, proving that minimal palette can still command attention.
Naomi Watts walked in a fresh Roksanda Spring/Summer 2027 gown, its graphic black-and-white print reminiscent of Abstract Expressionist canvases, while a cobalt-blue pump supplied a pop of color. Sarah Paulson contrasted the form-fitting looks with a soft, draped Miu Miu dress, complete with an off-the-shoulder neckline and crystal-bead embellishments that added a touch of ethereal sparkle. Each ensemble was carefully chosen by the cast’s stylists to reflect both personal brand and the series’ heightened-style aesthetic.
Season 2 of All’s Fair: what to expect
The new chapter of All’s Fair leans even further into the show’s trademark mix of legal intrigue and over-the-top melodrama. Opening to Fergie’s 2000s anthem “Glamorous,” the premiere episode introduces Kardashian’s character, Allura Grant, in a slick Los Angeles mansion where a mirror-reflection hints at the series’ willingness to blend horror-like ambience with courtroom drama. The episode is peppered with nods to pop-culture, from a Scorpio ball homage to Grace Kelly’s legendary soirée to a Swarovski-laden dress reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor’s most famous looks.
The narrative pivots around power struggles within the fictional firm Grant, Ronson & Greene. Veteran actress Glenn Close delivers gravitas as the firm’s senior partner, while Sarah Paulson returns as Carrington “Carr” Lane, whose sharp one-liners and icy glare become a visual anchor. The writing deliberately mirrors Kardashian’s public persona, sprinkling self-deprecating jokes about legal ambitions and fashion excesses, a strategy that aims to please pop-culture enthusiasts even as it stretches narrative realism.
Audience reaction and critical buzz
When the first season aired, it suffered a brutal reception, earning a 0 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes and attracting scathing commentary on its thin plotting and Kardashian’s acting. Despite the backlash, viewership numbers were strong enough for Hulu to commission a second run. At the Rome screening, audience members ranged from stylish onlookers in designer gowns to casual fans in jeans, all clutching autographed photos after the cast’s friendly red-carpet interaction.
During the early minutes of the premiere, some attendees whispered that the pacing felt disjointed, noting abrupt blackout fades and rapid scene changes. Nevertheless, the extravagant set pieces – especially the poolside showdown at the Scorpio ball – generated the kind of buzz that thrives on social media, promising the series will continue to dominate conversation circles regardless of critical opinion.
