At the Met Gala last night, Kim Kardashian made a striking appearance on the red carpet in a shimmering silver Maison Margiela gown. The dress, which featured a corseted bodice meticulously designed to cinch her waist, was the epitome of haute couture. However, it was Kim’s unexpected addition to her outfit that sparked widespread curiosity and debate: a cropped gray cardigan draped elegantly off her shoulders.
The juxtaposition of the casual cardigan over her glamorous gown left fans and fashion critics puzzled, sparking speculation of a possible wardrobe malfunction. Social media buzzed with comments and theories. One viewer suggested, “This says my dress broke so I’m hiding it with my sweater,” while another expressed disappointment, tweeting, “Oh Kim Kardashian why [are] u holding that top please it ruined the whole dress.”
Addressing the whispers and raised eyebrows, Kim explained her fashion choice during a red carpet interview with Vogue. She shared a playful anecdote: “Wildest night of my life in a garden,” she remarked. “And I just ran out and grabbed my boyfriend’s sweater and threw it on and had to get to work, and my hair’s all messed up,” she added, laughing off the speculation.
Despite her light-hearted explanation, some skeptics remained unconvinced, with one commenter writing, “I don’t buy it…something broke on her left side and she asked the car driver to pass her his sweater and she’s holding on to it for dear life.”
Kim’s Met Gala look, whether fully intentional or a clever save, underscores her knack for blending high fashion with elements of her personal narrative, making a statement that keeps people talking. Regardless of the true story behind the cardigan, Kim Kardashian continues to be a central figure in Met Gala history, always serving looks that are as much about fashion as they are about the stories they tell.
