Kim Kardashian has done it again—and this time, you might not have recognized her.
The reality TV mogul and fashion icon arrived at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles last night cloaked in mystery (and couture), donning a head-covering, skin-toned mask from Maison Margiela’s avant-garde collection. The bold, body-hugging look was equal parts eerie and artistic, evoking comparisons to everything from high fashion minimalism to Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth.
The timing couldn’t have been more Kardashian. Just days after her divisive SKIMS campaign featuring “pubic hair thongs” set the internet on fire, Kim served another viral moment—this time without showing an inch of her face.
Online reactions were swift and split. While some fans praised the look as high-concept art, others speculated the mask was a cover-up—literally—for cosmetic procedures.
As always, Kim proved she’s in on the joke. She posted playful behind-the-scenes clips to Instagram, with hairstylist Chris Appleton and makeup guru Mario Dedivanovic pretending to rave about their unseen glam work. “I feel like our work just really spoke for itself today,” Appleton quipped.
From behind the mask, Kim playfully asked: “Does the makeup look good?”
Whether you love it, hate it, or can’t stop scrolling, one thing’s for sure: Kim Kardashian knows exactly how to keep us looking—even when we can’t see her.
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