Kim Kardashian has always been known for her bold fashion choices at the Met Gala, and this year was no exception. She made headlines with her outfit, wearing a Maison Margiela corset that dramatically cinched her waist. The custom design was so tight that she needed assistance to navigate the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps, prompting online speculation about how she could breathe in the outfit. Kim described it as an “art form,” emphasizing its visual impact over practicality.
A behind-the-scenes video showed Kim being fitted for the corset, with someone asking if she could breathe. Kim responded, “It’s an art form, but I got it,” as her team laced her up. Despite the discomfort, Kim loved the corset because it accentuated her figure, making her waist and boobs look “so good.”
The outfit also included a silver brocade skirt and a custom Maison Margiela thong for coverage under the sheer skirt. Kim explained that the thong was necessary to ensure she was “fully covered in the appropriate places” due to the revealing nature of the lace-like overlay.
Kim completed her look with gravity-defying shoes that had a thick clear sole but no heels to avoid catching her skirt. She compared wearing them to being on tiptoes like a ballerina, noting that the height was necessary for the look.
The theme of Kim’s outfit aligned with the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” theme of the gala. She described it as a fairy tale scenario where you wake up after the best night of your life, emphasizing the relatability of her outfit with the addition of the cardigan, which was meant to evoke grabbing her “boyfriend’s sweater” when leaving in a hurry.
After the Met Gala, Kim flew to Hamburg, Germany, for the 2024 OMR Festival as a guest speaker, showcasing her busy schedule and real-life commitments.