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Dylan Kelly, a model as well as a content creator, has recently shared an attractive yet simple video of a shopping trip with designer Lisa Rinna, who is also an actress in the reality TV series. The mall video quickly became viral not for the extravagant event but for its close, funny, and somewhat deep fashion history exploration. The charming figure of Rinna and the lively interviewing style of Kelly were made the focal points of the video and evoked not only wide-spread enjoyment but also nostalgia among the viewers.
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Just imagine the scenario. You are in a shopping mall. Either you are munching on a pretzel or simply wandering around, suddenly you see Lisa Rinna dressed in a stunning cobalt blue vintage Stephen Sprouse coat. She is emitting the energy of Paris Fashion Week, and talking to a lot of people. Dylan Kelly captured that feeling. It was not a red carpet but a corridor next to the food court. And it was accurate.
The video is more of a happening than an interview. Rinna is walking with Kelly when she starts telling one of her most well-known fashion stories. She takes everyone back to the 1998 Oscars when she was already seven months pregnant. The Gianni Versace gown that was made for her, arrived and… it didn’t fit. Her rib cage had expanded. The only option then was that her husband Harry Hamlin had to make a trip to the garage, get a pair of pliers, open the chainmail, put her in the dress, and fasten it. Rinna laughs reminiscing, ‘Harry how he saved the day.’ ‘We all love a handyman.’ This is a story of glamour, panic, and practical problem-solving that only Rinna could tell so energetically.
In the role of the perfect sidekick, Kelly skillfully steers the talk and thus leads Rinna to unfold a real diamond: the above-mentioned Stephen Sprouse coat from the 1980s, which she claims she has never uncovered to anyone. ‘This is Stephen Sprouse before he did the collab with Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton,’ she says while rolling out the fabric like a rare museum piece. There is an element of spontaneity and authenticity, and it is extremely amusing. It is a fashion history lesson sprinkled with some mall walking realism.
Reactions to this digital content slice were instantaneous and overwhelmingly positive. Besides being just delighted, many were drawn in by the combination. One viewer eloquently put it as ‘The collab I didn’t know I needed,’ which was indeed the case. Another viewer, clearly overwhelmed by the pure joy of the scene, even said, ‘there are tears in my eyes.’ Many regarded the location as part of the story, with several saying they liked the old-school comeback. ‘AT THE MALL mind you,’ was one very strong opinion while another just remarked, ‘The mall is so in.’
The interview quality heightened the expectations for Kelly’s future projects and made the audience even more thrilled about him. A supporter was already there saying, ‘If this is the first step, I can’t wait to see what Dylan brings in 2026 interviews!’ The temptation to be there was very strong with one saying, ‘Can I also hold on to Dylan’s arm like that?’ Another one declared, ‘I want to go mall walking with Lisa Rinna like that!’
Needless to say, Rinna’s signature line in the video was also highlighted. One commenter said, ‘”It’s couture, honey” never not make me LOL,’ thus confirming the line’s perennial effect. The major part of the responses was positive but the audience also considered the video as a source for one thing that every mall trip brings about: questioning about the spot. ‘i need to know what mall this is,’ one curious viewer demanded, and later someone else revealed that the location was Fashion Square in Sherman Oaks.
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Dylan Kelly’s mall walk with Lisa Rinna definitely would have easily been missed in the digital world that is often overflowing with very high-quality content, but at the same time, that was exactly the case with its very simplicity and authenticity. It was a reminder that no grand venue is needed for great style and good stories—they could happen anywhere, even in a shopping center corridor beside a pot plant. The video sang praises to the past of fashion, personal stories, and the simple pleasure of talking to a gracious person, thus illustrating that sometimes the most iconic moments are those that seem least pre-planned. It was, and it couldn’t be any other way, a masterclass in converting the ordinary into an unforgettable occasion. The video also brings to mind other high-profile collaborations, such as Lisa Rinna’s team-up with AI for a holiday campaign. Her recent projects include announcing her first audiobook and stunning in a bold Connor Ives and Jimmy Choo collaboration. She also recently united with Teri Hatcher and Kathy Griffin for a holiday dance video.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
