Kim Kardashian stuns crowd in masked Maison Margiela ensemble at Academy Museum Gala

Kim Kardashian rocked a nude Maison Margiela long-sleeved evening gown that had a skin-clinging corset and sleeves knotted to the skirt hem
UPDATED OCT 19, 2025
Kim Kardashian attended the fifth Annual Academy Museum Gala on Saturday, October 18, wearing a fresh-colored mask that covered her face and hair entirely (John Shearer/FilmMagic, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian attended the fifth Annual Academy Museum Gala on Saturday, October 18, wearing a fresh-colored mask that covered her face and hair entirely (John Shearer/FilmMagic, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kim Kardashian, known for making big fashion statements, closed off a hectic social week with a show-stopping, costume-inspired ensemble at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 18. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Kim Kardashian attends the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
Kim Kardashian attends the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

The reality TV star rocked a nude Maison Margiela long-sleeved evening gown that had a skin-clinging corset and sleeves knotted to the skirt hem, which created a dramatic bat-wing silhouette when she moved. The most unconventional aspect of the look, though, was a flesh-colored mask covering her face and hair entirely, providing an early Halloween-party vibe.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Kim Kardashian attends the 2025 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
Kim Kardashian attends the 2025 Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

To complete the avant-garde look, the SKIMS founder added a dazzling diamond choker with enormous gems, together with a daring, claw-tipped nail finish and emerald rings.

Kim Kardashian, fashion detail, attends the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
Kim Kardashian attends the 2025 Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)

Academy Museum Gala's star-studded guest list

A-list celebrities came out in numbers for the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala. Kim's half-sister, supermodel Kendall Jenner, also made a red carpet appearance, keeping much more subdued in a sleek, sleeveless black corseted dress and loose brunette locks that fell down her back. 

Subsequently, Kendall was spotted with her BFF, Hailey Bieber, who also opted for a sizzling corseted dress. Interestingly enough, Kendall appeared to go out of her way not to be pictured with her older sister Kim on the red carpet. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 26: (L-R) Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber attend Vogue World Hollywood Announcement at Chateau Marmont on March 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vogue)
Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber attend Vogue World Hollywood Announcement at Chateau Marmont on March 26, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vogue)

Other celebrity guests who were seen walking the red carpet included Sydney Sweeney, Penelope Cruz, Zoe Kravitz, Jenna Ortega, George Clooney, and Emily Ratajkowski.

Kim Kardashian's week of back-to-back glamour

Kim Kardashian's masquerade ball night was only one of three high-profile events she attended back-to-back. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: Kim Kardashian (R) attends the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
Kim Kardashian attends the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

On the evening before the gala, the mother of four emerged to appear in solidarity with her youngest sister, Kylie Jenner, at the grand opening of a Kylie Cosmetics pop-up in West Hollywood. 

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09:  Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner (R) attend the 2020 Vanity
Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner attend the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California (PDavid Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

To commemorate this event, Kim sported a totally fresh look: an embellished, baby pink latex dress featuring a plunge halter neckline. She completed the look with clear platform heels and dramatic chunky silver necklaces stacked high, adorned with giant cross pendants, along with back-grazing extensions and long nails. 

Kim Kardashian is seen arriving at the Kylie Cosmetics pop-up event on October 17, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Kim Kardashian is seen arriving at the Kylie Cosmetics pop-up event on October 17, 2025, in Los Angeles, California (DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Earlier in the week, Kim had also shown up at the Los Angeles premiere of her television show 'All's Fair' with co-stars Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, and Sarah Paulson, in a glamorous Schiaparelli Couture gown. 

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