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Kim Kardashian Wears Full-Face Margiela Mask to Academy Museum Gala

She called the Margiela couture mask a last-minute choice, saying she wore full hair and makeup underneath.

Overview

  • Kardashian arrived Oct. 18 in a nude, head-covering look from Maison Margiela’s Fall 2025 couture by Glenn Martens, paired with a tiered diamond-and-emerald choker.
  • Speaking to Variety, she said the look felt "Skims-y," confirmed Glenn Martens’ authorship, and noted she planned to remove the covering once inside.
  • She shared behind-the-scenes clips on Instagram joking with makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic about the unseen glam under the mask.
  • Reaction online was divided, with comparisons to her 2021 Balenciaga Met Gala appearance; a few outlets suggested she needed guidance on arrival based on brief clips and lipreading.
  • The museum’s fifth annual gala honored Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Bowen Yang and Walter Salles and raised $12 million for programs and exhibitions.