Kim Kardashianhad the mosttalked about look at the 2021 Met Gala. But turns out, the outfit that launched a thousand memes —and even a Halloween costume!— almost it almost didn’t happen.In theMarch issue ofVogue, the 41-year-old mogul gets candid about fashion, family and taking control of her wardrobe choices, nothing that she initially pushed back on completely covering up in theBalenciaga body stockingat last year’s costume institute gala.“I fought against it. I was like, I don’t know how I could wear the mask. Why would I want to cover my face?,” KardashiantellsVogue. “But Demna [Gvasalia, Creative Director at Balenciaga] and the team were like, ‘This is a costume gala. This is not aVanity Fairparty where everyone looks beautiful. There’s a theme and you have to wear the mask. That is the look.’ “Arturo Holmes/MG21/Getty ImagesAt the time,a source told PEOPLEthat even though Kanye did not attend the Met Gala with his ex-wife, his presence was “felt.““It was Kanye who introduced Kim to Demna and was instrumental inthe newly formed relationship between her and Balenciaga,” the source said, adding, “This look on Kim is like a new subculture and fashion statement. No logo, no face, but everyone knows it’s her. Kanye gave her the courage to push creativity and people’s imagination through art. It’s the ultimate confidence.“Theo Wargo/GettyIntheVoguecover interview,Gvasalia shares his take on Kardashian’s influence on the fashion and beauty industry.“I think for many, many years, there hasn’t been anyone who has redefined the standards of beauty, of feminine beauty, as much as Kim has,” he says. “She did something that is very similar to what Marilyn Monroe did back in the day. She redefined our understanding of what beauty is.“Theo Wargo/GettySince the Met Gala, Kardashian continued her Balenciaga outfit streak, wearing a number of bold body hugging looks, including most of her wardrobe during herSaturday Night Livestint, and was recently named theface of the luxury label’s new campaign.Kim Kardashian on the March 2022 cover ofVogue.Carlijn Jacobs/VogueSo what’s the next style phase for reality star turned fashion industry tastemaker? Without Kanye in the picture, Kardashian admits she’s entering uncharted territory.“I always think, ‘What will be next?’ Because I always had Kanye, who knew exactly what the next fashion era would be for me. And there’s something scary about being out there on your own, but also something so liberating,” Kardashian tellsVogue. “Who knows? I might just be in Skims and be so comfy and casual and wear no makeup, and that might be what I feel like representing to the world. Maybe it’s just not that serious.“Given her influence, we’re sure whatever does comes next, fans will be taking notes.
Kim Kardashianhad the mosttalked about look at the 2021 Met Gala. But turns out, the outfit that launched a thousand memes —and even a Halloween costume!— almost it almost didn’t happen.
In theMarch issue ofVogue, the 41-year-old mogul gets candid about fashion, family and taking control of her wardrobe choices, nothing that she initially pushed back on completely covering up in theBalenciaga body stockingat last year’s costume institute gala.
“I fought against it. I was like, I don’t know how I could wear the mask. Why would I want to cover my face?,” KardashiantellsVogue. “But Demna [Gvasalia, Creative Director at Balenciaga] and the team were like, ‘This is a costume gala. This is not aVanity Fairparty where everyone looks beautiful. There’s a theme and you have to wear the mask. That is the look.’ "
Arturo Holmes/MG21/Getty Images
At the time,a source told PEOPLEthat even though Kanye did not attend the Met Gala with his ex-wife, his presence was “felt.”
“It was Kanye who introduced Kim to Demna and was instrumental inthe newly formed relationship between her and Balenciaga,” the source said, adding, “This look on Kim is like a new subculture and fashion statement. No logo, no face, but everyone knows it’s her. Kanye gave her the courage to push creativity and people’s imagination through art. It’s the ultimate confidence.”
Theo Wargo/Getty
IntheVoguecover interview,Gvasalia shares his take on Kardashian’s influence on the fashion and beauty industry.
“I think for many, many years, there hasn’t been anyone who has redefined the standards of beauty, of feminine beauty, as much as Kim has,” he says. “She did something that is very similar to what Marilyn Monroe did back in the day. She redefined our understanding of what beauty is.”
Since the Met Gala, Kardashian continued her Balenciaga outfit streak, wearing a number of bold body hugging looks, including most of her wardrobe during herSaturday Night Livestint, and was recently named theface of the luxury label’s new campaign.
Kim Kardashian on the March 2022 cover ofVogue.Carlijn Jacobs/Vogue
So what’s the next style phase for reality star turned fashion industry tastemaker? Without Kanye in the picture, Kardashian admits she’s entering uncharted territory.
“I always think, ‘What will be next?’ Because I always had Kanye, who knew exactly what the next fashion era would be for me. And there’s something scary about being out there on your own, but also something so liberating,” Kardashian tellsVogue. “Who knows? I might just be in Skims and be so comfy and casual and wear no makeup, and that might be what I feel like representing to the world. Maybe it’s just not that serious.”
Given her influence, we’re sure whatever does comes next, fans will be taking notes.
source: people.com
