• Kourtney Kardashian, wearing a red and white dress, walks Dash's autumn 2007 catwalk in Los Angeles on March 24, 2007. WireImage
    Kourtney Kardashian, wearing a red and white dress, walks Dash's autumn 2007 catwalk in Los Angeles on March 24, 2007. WireImage
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a black and white scarf mini dress, arrives at the 'LA Direct' magazine expansion party in West Hollywood on July 21, 2007. FilmMagic
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a black and white scarf mini dress, arrives at the 'LA Direct' magazine expansion party in West Hollywood on July 21, 2007. FilmMagic
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a black mini with metallic dot detail, arrives at the 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' premiere at the Pacific Design Centre on October 9, 2007. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a black mini with metallic dot detail, arrives at the 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' premiere at the Pacific Design Centre on October 9, 2007. Getty Images
  • In a black skirt and white T-shirt with lace detail, the eldest Kardashian sibling attends the 7th Annual Breakthrough of the Year Awards in Los Angeles on December 9, 2007. Startraks / Shutterstock
    In a black skirt and white T-shirt with lace detail, the eldest Kardashian sibling attends the 7th Annual Breakthrough of the Year Awards in Los Angeles on December 9, 2007. Startraks / Shutterstock
  • In an LBD with necklace-style straps, the media personality attends the '944' magazine party in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 31, 2008. PA Images via Reuters
    In an LBD with necklace-style straps, the media personality attends the '944' magazine party in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 31, 2008. PA Images via Reuters
  • In a black shirt dress, Kourtney Kardashian attends 'Details' magazine's annual Mavericks celebration on March 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills. Getty Images
    In a black shirt dress, Kourtney Kardashian attends 'Details' magazine's annual Mavericks celebration on March 21, 2008 in Beverly Hills. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, right, in a lilac dress, with her mother Kris Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian, attends a 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' photocall during the 2008 Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on June 11, 2008. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, right, in a lilac dress, with her mother Kris Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian, attends a 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' photocall during the 2008 Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on June 11, 2008. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a black gown, with her mother Kris Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian, attends the Golden Nymph awards ceremony during the 2008 Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo on June 12, 2008. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a black gown, with her mother Kris Jenner and sister Kim Kardashian, attends the Golden Nymph awards ceremony during the 2008 Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo on June 12, 2008. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a geometric print dress, arrives at the Teen Choice awards in Los Angeles on August 9, 2009. Reuters
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a geometric print dress, arrives at the Teen Choice awards in Los Angeles on August 9, 2009. Reuters
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in black BCBG Max Azria, arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards with Kim Kardashian on September 20, 2009. EPA
    Kourtney Kardashian, in black BCBG Max Azria, arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards with Kim Kardashian on September 20, 2009. EPA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a black one-shouldered dress, attends the Dash fashion show at Jet Nightclub, Las Vegas, on February 19, 2010. PA
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a black one-shouldered dress, attends the Dash fashion show at Jet Nightclub, Las Vegas, on February 19, 2010. PA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, second from right, in a red strapless dress, with her mother, four sisters and son, Mason Dash Disick, arrive at the 'Redbook' family issue celebrations in West Hollywood on April 11, 2011. FilmMagic
    Kourtney Kardashian, second from right, in a red strapless dress, with her mother, four sisters and son, Mason Dash Disick, arrive at the 'Redbook' family issue celebrations in West Hollywood on April 11, 2011. FilmMagic
  • Kourtney Kardashian, centre, in a black Kardashian Kollection dress, with sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian promote their Kardashian Kollection at Sears Cerritos, California on September 18, 2011. FilmMagic
    Kourtney Kardashian, centre, in a black Kardashian Kollection dress, with sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian promote their Kardashian Kollection at Sears Cerritos, California on September 18, 2011. FilmMagic
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in white Raoul, arrives at the 20th annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood on February 26, 2012. Reuters
    Kourtney Kardashian, in white Raoul, arrives at the 20th annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood on February 26, 2012. Reuters
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a black and white print maxi dress by T-Bags, and Scott Disick attend the grand opening of Ryu on April 23, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a black and white print maxi dress by T-Bags, and Scott Disick attend the grand opening of Ryu on April 23, 2012 in New York City. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a Kardashian Kollection dress, and Kim Kardashian attend the launch party for the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins in London on November 8, 2012. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a Kardashian Kollection dress, and Kim Kardashian attend the launch party for the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins in London on November 8, 2012. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a Kardashian Kollection shirt and trousers, with Kim and Khloe Kardashian, attends the launch party for the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins at Westfield, London on November 10, 2012. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a Kardashian Kollection shirt and trousers, with Kim and Khloe Kardashian, attends the launch party for the Kardashian Kollection for Dorothy Perkins at Westfield, London on November 10, 2012. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in red and black floral Brian Rennie for Basler, arrives at the 2013 Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party in West Hollywood on February 24, 2013. Reuters
    Kourtney Kardashian, in red and black floral Brian Rennie for Basler, arrives at the 2013 Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party in West Hollywood on February 24, 2013. Reuters
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in Saint Laurent at the 2014 Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 2, 2014. Reuters
    Kourtney Kardashian, in Saint Laurent at the 2014 Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party in West Hollywood on March 2, 2014. Reuters
  • Kourtney Kardashian (right), in a Wolford body suit and beige jeans, with sisters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, attends Apple Store Soho Presents Meet The Developers on September 14, 2015 in New York City. FilmMagic
    Kourtney Kardashian (right), in a Wolford body suit and beige jeans, with sisters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, attends Apple Store Soho Presents Meet The Developers on September 14, 2015 in New York City. FilmMagic
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in red Balmain, arrives at the 32nd MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015. EPA
    Kourtney Kardashian, in red Balmain, arrives at the 32nd MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015. EPA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a white suit, with Khloe Kardashian, arrives at the 2016 NBCUniversal Upfront Presentation in New York on May 16, 2016. EPA
    Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a white suit, with Khloe Kardashian, arrives at the 2016 NBCUniversal Upfront Presentation in New York on May 16, 2016. EPA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a black silk asymmetric Anthony Vaccarello dress attends the 'Harper's Bazaar' celebration of 'Icons By Carine Roitfeld' in New York on September 9, 2016. Reuters
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a black silk asymmetric Anthony Vaccarello dress attends the 'Harper's Bazaar' celebration of 'Icons By Carine Roitfeld' in New York on September 9, 2016. Reuters
  • Kourtney Kardashian, centre, in gold Balmain, with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, attends the Balmain show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2016 in Paris. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, centre, in gold Balmain, with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, attends the Balmain show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2016 in Paris. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, left, in Georgine, and Kim Kardashian West attend Buro 24/7 Fashion Forward Initiative during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2016. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, left, in Georgine, and Kim Kardashian West attend Buro 24/7 Fashion Forward Initiative during Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2016. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, left, in Givenchy, with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, at the Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2016. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, left, in Givenchy, with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, at the Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2016. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a black suit with Kim Kardashian and Cher at the premiere of 'The Promise' at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on April 12, 2017. EPA
    Kourtney Kardashian, left, in a black suit with Kim Kardashian and Cher at the premiere of 'The Promise' at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on April 12, 2017. EPA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a basketball jersey and leather trousers, with sister Khloe Kardashian at the 2017 NBA Finals on June 9, 2017. Getty Images
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a basketball jersey and leather trousers, with sister Khloe Kardashian at the 2017 NBA Finals on June 9, 2017. Getty Images
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in a glittering Christian Siriano suit, at the CFDA Awards in New York on June 4, 2018. AFP
    Kourtney Kardashian, in a glittering Christian Siriano suit, at the CFDA Awards in New York on June 4, 2018. AFP
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in black Gucci, with Kim Kardashian, arrives for the LACMA Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 3, 2018. EPA
    Kourtney Kardashian, in black Gucci, with Kim Kardashian, arrives for the LACMA Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 3, 2018. EPA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in black Versace, attends the amfAR New York Gala 2019 at Cipriani Wall Street on February 6, 2019. EPA
    Kourtney Kardashian, in black Versace, attends the amfAR New York Gala 2019 at Cipriani Wall Street on February 6, 2019. EPA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, wearing Naeem Khan, arrives for the 2019 People's Choice Awards on November 10, 2019. EPA
    Kourtney Kardashian, wearing Naeem Khan, arrives for the 2019 People's Choice Awards on November 10, 2019. EPA
  • Kourtney Kardashian, in black Olivier Theyskens, and Travis Barker attend the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2021. Reuters
    Kourtney Kardashian, in black Olivier Theyskens, and Travis Barker attend the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2021. Reuters

Kourtney Kardashian's style evolution in 33 pictures: reality starlet to Blink-182 bride


Farah Andrews
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Kourtney Kardashian, 42, became a household name in 2006, when Keeping Up with the Kardashians first graced our screens.

Like her four famous sisters, Kourtney's style has certainly changed over the years. She has gone from a noughties Valley girl, with a penchant for patterns, colour, sparkle and big hair, to a sleek dresser, who chooses colour-block skintight dresses over ball gowns.

Towards the start of her reality television career, she was more likely to wear pieces sourced from Dash, the boutique she owned with sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian, or one of their Kardashian Kollection designs for public appearances.

However, her wardrobe matured to include Gucci, Versace and Saint Laurent pieces, with a preference for Givenchy and Balmain in recent years. She has also worn creations by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan.

In 2021, Kourtney's style has taken a turn for grunge. Since going public with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who she recently got engaged to, her commitment to head-to-toe black has become unwavering. She has also incorporated lace-up pieces, black nails, heavy boots and leather into her day-to-day style.

However, her sartorial preference for black garments is nothing new. She has had an unwavering loyalty to the LBD on countless red carpet appearances, and is also known to wear suits or tuxedos, with her hair worn long and sleek.

Click through the photo gallery above to see how Kourtney Kardashian's style has chanced since 2006.

Kourtney Kardashian engaged to Travis Barker

The Blink-182 drummer, 45, went down on one knee on Sunday, on the beach in Montecito, California. He had set up an enormous arrangement of roses and candles in the sand, which surrounded the couple as he proposed. The pair have been together since 2020.

Kardashian was wearing a black dress with black nail varnish and Barker was in black jeans and a black and white striped top.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star shared images from the engagement on social media almost immediately, with the caption, "Forever."

Barker proposed with a large oval-shaped diamond, set on a thin white gold or platinum band by Lorraine Schwartz.

More celebrities who have oval-cut engagement rings:

  • The diamond in Kourtney Kardashian's engagement ring is thought to be between eight and 10 carats
    The diamond in Kourtney Kardashian's engagement ring is thought to be between eight and 10 carats
  • Ariana Grande's engagement ring is a diamond set on an axis alongside a single pearl, thought to be from her grandfather's tie pin
    Ariana Grande's engagement ring is a diamond set on an axis alongside a single pearl, thought to be from her grandfather's tie pin
  • Blake Lively's engagement ring is a pink diamond creation by Lorraine Schwartz
    Blake Lively's engagement ring is a pink diamond creation by Lorraine Schwartz
  • Justin Bieber proposed to now-wife Hailey Bieber with this solitaire diamond by Solow & Co
    Justin Bieber proposed to now-wife Hailey Bieber with this solitaire diamond by Solow & Co
  • Model Jasmine Tookes's engagement ring is a seven-carat diamond set in 18-karat yellow gold
    Model Jasmine Tookes's engagement ring is a seven-carat diamond set in 18-karat yellow gold
  • Jourdan Dunn's engagement ring is a diamond stone with a diamond halo on a delicate band
    Jourdan Dunn's engagement ring is a diamond stone with a diamond halo on a delicate band
  • Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge's sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds, which previously belonged to Princess Diana
    Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge's sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds, which previously belonged to Princess Diana

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How Tesla’s price correction has hit fund managers

Investing in disruptive technology can be a bumpy ride, as investors in Tesla were reminded on Friday, when its stock dropped 7.5 per cent in early trading to $575.

It recovered slightly but still ended the week 15 per cent lower and is down a third from its all-time high of $883 on January 26. The electric car maker’s market cap fell from $834 billion to about $567bn in that time, a drop of an astonishing $267bn, and a blow for those who bought Tesla stock late.

The collapse also hit fund managers that have gone big on Tesla, notably the UK-based Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF.

Tesla is the top holding in both funds, making up a hefty 10 per cent of total assets under management. Both funds have fallen by a quarter in the past month.

Matt Weller, global head of market research at GAIN Capital, recently warned that Tesla founder Elon Musk had “flown a bit too close to the sun”, after getting carried away by investing $1.5bn of the company’s money in Bitcoin.

He also predicted Tesla’s sales could struggle as traditional auto manufacturers ramp up electric car production, destroying its first mover advantage.

AJ Bell’s Russ Mould warns that many investors buy tech stocks when earnings forecasts are rising, almost regardless of valuation. “When it works, it really works. But when it goes wrong, elevated valuations leave little or no downside protection.”

A Tesla correction was probably baked in after last year’s astonishing share price surge, and many investors will see this as an opportunity to load up at a reduced price.

Dramatic swings are to be expected when investing in disruptive technology, as Ms Wood at ARK makes clear.

Every week, she sends subscribers a commentary listing “stocks in our strategies that have appreciated or dropped more than 15 per cent in a day” during the week.

Her latest commentary, issued on Friday, showed seven stocks displaying extreme volatility, led by ExOne, a leader in binder jetting 3D printing technology. It jumped 24 per cent, boosted by news that fellow 3D printing specialist Stratasys had beaten fourth-quarter revenues and earnings expectations, seen as good news for the sector.

By contrast, computational drug and material discovery company Schrödinger fell 27 per cent after quarterly and full-year results showed its core software sales and drug development pipeline slowing.

Despite that setback, Ms Wood remains positive, arguing that its “medicinal chemistry platform offers a powerful and unique view into chemical space”.

In her weekly video view, she remains bullish, stating that: “We are on the right side of change, and disruptive innovation is going to deliver exponential growth trajectories for many of our companies, in fact, most of them.”

Ms Wood remains committed to Tesla as she expects global electric car sales to compound at an average annual rate of 82 per cent for the next five years.

She said these are so “enormous that some people find them unbelievable”, and argues that this scepticism, especially among institutional investors, “festers” and creates a great opportunity for ARK.

Only you can decide whether you are a believer or a festering sceptic. If it’s the former, then buckle up.

What drives subscription retailing?

Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.

The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.

The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.

The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.

UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.

That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.

Personal care and beauty occupy the largest chunk of the worldwide subscription e-commerce market, with changing lifestyles, work schedules, customisation and convenience among the chief future drivers.

Updated: October 19, 2021, 10:52 AM