The Crystal Standard: How Kris Jenner Curated a Legacy of High-End Hospitality
Kris Jenner’s obsession with Baccarat crystal is more than just a preference for luxury; it is a foundational element of her Momager brand and her philosophy on home entertaining.
A beautiful themed table setting for Easter with Vega Glasses. (Source: @krisjenner).
For Kris, Baccarat represents the pinnacle of sophistication, a sentiment most famously captured during the preparation for Khloé Kardashian’s 2009 wedding to Lamar Odom. In episode one season four of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kris's insistence to choose the finest crystal glasses to Khloe's bewilderment is an iconic moment in television history.
During a high-stakes registry session, Kris famously steered the couple toward $750 Baccarat Massena glasses, treating the fine crystal not as a mere household item, but as an essential investment in the family’s burgeoning public image. (Source: Keeping Up with the Kardashians).
This love for the French crystal house is physically manifested in Kris's home through her dedicated glassware room. This walk-in closet, located just off her kitchen, is an organized sanctuary of light and refraction, housing an exhaustive collection of Baccarat goblets, flutes, and cocktail glasses.
Kris Jenner is famous for having said "Everything tastes better in Baccarat" while posing with a Harmonie tumbler. (Source: @krisjenner).
Beyond simple storage, she uses these pieces to create theatrical daily experiences, such as her signature martinis. In 2022, this obsession culminated in a professional partnership when Baccarat released a limited-edition Kris Jenner Vega Martini Glass, featuring her signature and engraved roses on the iconic geometric Vega stem.
“My love of florals and martinis is no secret, and I couldn’t think of a better partner than Baccarat, maker of the world’s finest barware, to create custom martini glasses for the launch of the Kris Collection,” said Jenner. “The glasses feature engraved roses and a signature from yours truly!”
Launching the Baccarat limited edition Vega Martini glasses with the new makeup in the Kris Collection in 2022. (Source: @krisjenner).
The influence of this crystal-centric lifestyle has trickled down to her children, who have adopted Kris's more is more approach to luxury decor. By witnessing Kris curate museum-like rooms for her fine china and glassware, the Kardashian-Jenner sisters have learned to use heritage brands like Baccarat and Lalique as symbols of stability and status.
Kourtney's table setting for her mother's birthday celebration utilises a mix of Harcourt Eve Glasses, Masssena Glasses, and Mille Nuits Glasses showing the power of mixing and matching designs. (Source: @kourtneykardash)
Whether it is Khloé’s meticulously organized pantry or Kim’s hyper-minimalist yet high-value aesthetic, the underlying lesson from Kris is clear: every detail of one's environment should be curated to reflect a specific level of prestige and success. One of Kourtney's favourite things is the Chateau Baccarat tumbler. “For my whole life, my parents have always had Baccarat crystal, and I’ve collected Baccarat glasses for years, so it was really special that they created custom Château tumblers for our wedding guests which were engraved with the same sacred heart from our invitation.”
Kendall's L.A. hideway features a bar stocked with luxury barware staples including the Massena tumblers and glasses, Harmonie tumblers, Harcourt decanter, and Harcourt champagne cooler. (Source: Architectural Digest)
Kris Jenner’s affinity for Baccarat reaches its peak with the Le Roi Soleil chandelier, a masterpiece designed by Marcel Wanders that anchors her home with regal brilliance. This dramatic fixture reinterprets the classic Baccarat silhouette by encasing the crystal branches in a spherical, globe-like structure, creating a celestial light show that reflects Kris's love for high-gloss, architectural drama.
Baccarat's Le Roi Soleil chandelier reimagines classic design elements from the Zenith collection into a contemporary new form. (Source: @krisjenner).
Ultimately, Kris Jenner uses Baccarat to bridge the gap between functional living and fine art, a strategy that has become the blueprint for her family’s various empires. By gifting crystal and fine jewellery during major life milestones, such as the birth of grandchildren, she ensures that her daughters view these objects as sentimental heirlooms rather than just expensive accessories. This Baccarat standard has taught her family that in the world of the Kardashians, luxury is not just a lifestyle; it is a visual language of power and maternal protection that defines their shared legacy.
Kris Jenner at the Baccarat and Geary's Special event with a Mille Nuit Flutissimo Flute. (Source: @luxury_fanz)
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