Kim Kardashian’s latest red-carpet look has sparked shock and ridicule online. The 44-year-old attended the Academy Museum Gala wearing a skin-toned Maison Margiela gown paired with a sock-like, balaclava-style mask that obscured most of her face.
While known for pushing fashion boundaries, the look drew heavy backlash. Social media users mocked the mask, and the Daily Mail labeled Kardashian one of the night’s “worst dressed,” calling the ensemble “peculiar.” Comparisons were quickly made to her fully masked Balenciaga look at the same gala in 2021 and to Kanye West’s avant-garde style influence.
Fans also noted sister Kendall Jenner keeping her distance on the red carpet, while others speculated the mask was meant to hide cosmetic procedures. As usual, Kardashian’s appearance dominated conversation — for better or worse.
