5 of Kim Kardashian's Most Iconic Met Gala Looks

Few stars command attention on the Met Gala red carpet quite like the beauty mogul. From dripping crystals to futuristic metallics, here are five of her most iconic looks.

The Met Gala isn't just a night of fashion — it's a cultural moment. Every year, designers and celebrities come together to interpret elaborate themes through extravagant style, and Kim Kardashian has mastered the art of the statement look.

5. Balmain in 2016

The theme for the 2016 Met Gala, Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology, challenged designers to explore the intersection of handmade and machine-made fashion. Kardashian embraced the futuristic brief with a silver metallic Balmain gown that echoed robotic elegance.

The custom design featured a structured bodice with intricate beading, sheer paneling, and strong shoulders that gave it an almost armor-like quality.

The skirt fell in sleek, vertical lines of silver embellishment, split daringly high to reveal her leg. Paired with slicked-back hair and metallic heels, the look captured the cyber-chic tone of the evening with striking precision.

4. Versace in 2018

For the 2018 Met Gala, the theme Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination encouraged attendees to blend high fashion with religious iconography. Kardashian delivered a sultry, divine interpretation in a custom gold chainmail gown by Versace.

The form-fitting dress hugged her figure and featured bejeweled cross motifs on the bodice and hip, nodding directly to the night's spiritual inspiration.

The shimmering fabric caught the light with every step, giving her a near-holy glow. She completed the look with sleek, waist-length hair and a subtle gold cross necklace, striking a balance between glamour and reverence.

3. Schiaparelli in 2023

The 2023 Met Gala honored one of fashion's most iconic figures with the theme Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. Kardashian paid tribute through an extravagant Schiaparelli look that merged opulence with unmistakable drama.

Her custom ensemble featured layers of cascading pearls draped over a skin-toned corset base, evoking both vintage glamour and Lagerfeld's signature love for pearls.

The look was completed with a sculptural ivory cape, strappy pearl-covered heels, and a bold diamond choker at the neckline.

2. Roberto Cavalli in 2015

The 2015 Met Gala explored the influence of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion with the theme China: Through the Looking Glass. Kardashian arrived in a show-stopping creation by Roberto Cavalli—her first Met Gala look designed by Peter Dundas for the house.

The gown featured sheer paneling, intricate crystal embroidery, and a feathered train that swept dramatically behind her. With strong shoulders and a high neckline, the dress combined sensuality with high drama.

The illusion of a nearly nude silhouette beneath the embroidery added to its impact, while the lavish featherwork at the hem gave the look a phoenix-like flair — fitting for a night dedicated to cultural grandeur.

1. Thierry Mugler in 2019

Inspired by the idea of a dripping wet body emerging from the ocean, the nude latex corset dress was cinched at the waist and clung to her curves, creating a hyper-stylized hourglass silhouette.

Crystal droplets dangled from the fabric, mimicking water beads, while her slick, wet-look hair enhanced the illusion. The ensemble was pure fantasy — bold, surreal, and perfectly in line with the night's love letter to over-the-top fashion.

From futuristic metallics to baroque pearls and dripping crystal illusions, Kim Kardashian has consistently embraced the Met Gala's evolving themes with bold creativity and meticulous attention to detail.