Kim Kardashian made a dramatic entrance at the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala on Oct. 18, wearing a breathtaking ensemble that quickly became the center of conversation.
The 44-year-old SKIMS founder appeared in a nude-colored face mask that completely hid her hair and facial features, completely changing her appearance.
The mask was part of a full Maison Margiela Fall 2025 Couture outfit, including a strapless corset dress with draped sleeves and matching long nude nails.
Her look was completed with a layered, crystal-embellished choker with green jewels and cross pendants – also from the couture collection.
On Instagram Stories, Kardashian shared a series of snapshots showcasing the look, including a reference photo from the Maison Margiela runway.
In a behind-the-scenes video, she playfully joked with her makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic as she put the finishing touches on.
“Mario, do I look good? The makeup?” she asked, to which he replied, “Your makeup looks great, yes.” She laughed, “Is it okay? All that hard work, guys. I feel like I do this to Mario all the time.”
The bold look sparked mixed reactions online. While some applauded her efforts – “This is actually interesting” and “Next level fantastic” – others were less impressed. “It looks like a brown paper bag over her head,” one critic wrote.
The look drew comparisons to Kardashian’s 2021 Met Gala appearance, where she wore a similar face-covering outfit by Balenciaga.
Known for his fearless fashion choices, Kardashian recently wore a Maison Margiela couture design to the DVF Awards in Italy, and earlier this week he stunned at the All’s Fair premiere in a structured Schiaparelli Couture dress with a high bun and glossy nude lip.
