Kim Kardashian reflected on some of the most iconic fashion looks from her decades long career in front of the camera as part of a new cover story for Vogue.
The 41-year-old mogul revealed to the magazine that her shocking head-to-toe Balenciaga ensemble worn to the most recent Met Gala almost didn't happen since she 'fought against' wearing the full face obscuring mask.
Kardashian also dished that despite wide criticism, the Olsen twins her other legendary Met look, the floral gown sported for her first appearance at the annual costume gala.
Life in style: Kim Kardashian revealed that she 'fought against' wearing the face-covering black mask to the Met Gala and that the Olsen twins loved her mocked floral 'couch' gown in a new Vogue interview
'I fought against it, Kim told the outlet of her Balenciaga mask. 'I was like, I don't know how I could wear the mask. Why would I want to cover my face?'
'But Demna [Gvasalia, Creative Director at Balenciaga] and the team were like, 'This is a costume gala. This is not a party where everyone looks beautiful. There's a theme and you have to wear the mask. That is the look.' '
Ultimately, Kim relented and stepped out on the carpet without an inch of skin visible alongside her younger sister Kendall Jenner.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum also reflected on her sartorial choices over the years as part of Vogue's Life in Looks series where she is presented with a book filled with photos.
'I fought against it, Kim told the outlet of her Balenciaga mask. 'I was like, I don't know how I could wear the mask. Why would I want to cover my face?' (seen in 2021)
'Today, I'm going to be going through some of my most iconic looks, some of my most tragic looks,' she quipped at the start of the video.
The first image up was from 2006 during a trip to Sydney, Australia with pal Paris Hilton. In the famous shot, the beauties are wearing silver and gold swim wear and cover ups with over sized metallic Louis Vuitton bags.
Kim revealed that the gold and silver purses belonged to her and she still has them to this day. She also shared a 'fun fact' that the gold handbag carried by Hilton was empty
