"The real star of All's Fair isn't one of the many esteemed actresses under Kim on the call sheet, but rather the hats that the costume department puts them in. Everything that happens in terms of character and plot on this show is simply meant to serve as a vehicle for these hats to shine. And shine they do - particularly on the head of Emerald Greene (Niecy Nash-Betts), who wears what feels like dozens of large fedoras over the course of this episode alone."
"As we know, Emerald doesn't have any interest in finding a partner, instead valuing her lavish solo nights like the one we see her have at the beginning of the episode with caviar and vibrators (which sounds like the title of a Real Housewife's dance single). This is despite the fact that everybody in her life, from her sons to her co-workers, keep insisting that she get out there and start dating."
"Allura even takes her shopping for the occasion, which is where I notice one of Kim's strengths as an actress - the fake laugh. Kim is plagued by one of the classic ailments facing beautiful people: a weird, honklike laugh. We know this via years of watching her on reality television, but thus far what I'm most impressed by on this show is her ability to bring forth that genuine laugh anytime Allura has a chuckle of her own."
Hats dominate the visual and thematic focus, turning costumes into the primary spectacle rather than narrative developments. Emerald Greene anchors the episode, preferring lavish solo nights with caviar and vibrators over pursuing a romantic partner. Friends, coworkers, and family repeatedly urge Emerald to date, and coworkers push her toward a friend's singles mixer instead of a workplace lunch in a bizarre windowless break room. Allura accompanies Emerald shopping, revealing a performative, honklike fake laugh from Kim Kardashian contrasted by genuine chuckles that briefly humanize Allura. Emerald proceeds to attend the mixer dressed extremely glam.
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