Kardashian Stuns in Margiela Mask at Academy Gala

At the fifth Academy Museum Gala on Oct. 18, Kim Kardashian wore a nude Maison Margiela Fall 2025 strapless corseted gown paired with a matching full-face mask and a crystal-encrusted choker set with green jewels. She said the mask was a last-minute choice, flew in longtime makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, and joked she’d eaten beforehand because the covering made eating impractical. The theatrical, body-skimming look prompted split reaction—fashion critics called it couture while many social-media users found it strange or a publicity stunt, with several drawing comparisons to her 2021 Met Gala balaclava. The gala, which honored Penélope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen and Bowen Yang, served as the backdrop for Kardashian’s dramatic presentation, after which she changed into a second, Courtney Love–inspired outfit. Reports noted her jewelry was worth an estimated millions and that a separate media moment in which she revisited a past photoshoot with Justin Bieber at age 16 generated additional discussion.