When A-list celebrities step onto the glamorous Met Gala red carpet, they usually use their fashion choices to transform into a character for the night. They opt for bold outfits that are more flamboyant and fabulous than their everyday attire. However, for Kim Kardashian, the annual event has served as a platform to showcase her recurring style signature, which is her everlasting love for bodycon dressing. Throughout the years, Kardashian has donned a plethora of looks that aim to enhance the figure in a dramatic way.
One of the most renowned examples of her signature style is her Givenchy maternity gown in 2013, which was worn during the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" theme. It was her first time attending the Met Gala, and the clingy, floral-printed turtleneck gown (paired with matching gloves) became the subject of countless memes. The gown's popularity was so significant that Kardashian admitted to Vogue in 2019 that she "cried all the way home" about it. Despite this, one cannot deny that it was a significant fashion moment that people still discuss years later.
Since then, Kardashian has continued to gravitate towards dresses that highlight the body's curves. For the 2019 "camp" theme, Kardashian donned a custom Thierry Mugler look constructed from silk organza and dripping crystals. The ensemble was designed to imitate the wet shirtdress Sophia Loren wore in Boy on a Dolphin. Underneath, a Mr. Pearl corset cinched in her waist even further. In 2021, for "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion," Kardashian went viral once again, this time for the all-black Balenciaga spandex look that covered her from head to toe.
Undoubtedly, no other Kardashian Met Gala outfit has generated as much conversation as last year's, which paid tribute to the history of American fashion. The star donned a naked-style Jean-Louis dress, previously worn by Marilyn Monroe while singing "Happy Birthday" to then-president JFK in 1962. "Nowadays, everyone wears sheer dresses, but back then it was not the norm," notes Kardashian about the iconic gown. "In a sense, it's the original naked dress. That's why it was so shocking." We have a feeling that this year's Met Gala will see Kardashian stun once again.
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