The reality star embraced theMet Gala's artistic theme with a bold, sculptural look inspired by 1960s body art.
At the Met Gala 2026, celebrities once again proved that fashion can be more than just clothing, it can be art. Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this year's event celebrated the theme 'Fashion Is Art', tied to the museum's spring exhibition 'Costume Art'.
Among the night's standout appearances, Kim Kardashian delivered one of the most talked-about looks on the red carpet.
The reality star arrived wearing a striking 1960s-inspired ensemble featuring sculpted body plates. Her outfit included a moulded fibreglass breastplate paired with a front-open orange leather skirt, creating a bold, almoststatue-like silhouettethat immediately caught attention.
Speaking to Vogue on the red carpet, Kardashian shared the story behind her unconventional look and how it came together.
'We took his body plates that he started making in the '60s, and this is actually a mold from a model in the '60s that we made together'.
The look was created in collaboration with British pop artist Allen Jones, whose work heavily influenced the design. Kardashian explained toVoguehow long she had admired his art and how the idea evolved with her creative team.
'I have seen his work referenced so many times by people in fashion, and I've always been, like, a big admirer of his work.'
Working alongside her creative director Nadia Lee Cohen, Kardashian decided to bring Jones directly into the project.
'Allen Jones would be iconic. Sexy. Classic. Cool. Innovative,' she declared.
Source: International Business Times UK
