Kim Kardashian, 44, attended the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles in a look that immediately became talk of the town. She wore a nude‑toned gown by Maison Margiela (Fall 2025 Couture), with a strapless corset bodice and flowing drape sleeves. But what stole the spotlight was the sheer face‑covering mask she paired with the gown — it completely obscured her features and hair.

The accessories were equally dramatic: a layered crystal choker with emerald pendants, long nude nails and the full make‑up and hair done underneath the mask (which she revealed was a last‑minute addition). According to Kardashian, she already had full hair and make‑up in place and flew in her make‑up artist, Mario Dedivanovic, for the evening.

Public reaction was sharply divided. Some fashion fans praised her commitment and described the look as an artistic statement; others criticized it as impractical or attention‑seeking. Social‑media users likened the mask to a “bag over the head,” while style critics called it a “peculiar” choice.

In the broader context of Kardashian’s fashion evolution, this masked ensemble recalls her 2021 Met Gala look where she also wore full head‑coverage in black. Fashion analysts note that while she continues to push boundaries, the repeating motif of “faceless glamour” may now feel more expected than surprising.