Entrepreneur, Kim Kardashian made a typically show-stopping entrance the 2023 Met Gala on Monday in New York City, arriving in a literal pearl dress.
The star decked herself in 50,000 freshwater pearls, courtesy of Schiaparelli’s Daniel Roseberry.
Kardashian’s haute couture Schiaparelli gown featured a pearl draped skirt and top, along with a molded corset in blush satin.
Kim Kardashian wore a full pearl ensemble including a molded corset top and draped skirt, both of which were also adorned with 16,000 crystals. (Her choker, pearl drop earrings, and ring were also made of pearls and crystals.)
The appearance took a dozen artisans over 1,000 hours of work to complete; Each strand of pearls were strung and draped to her body.
She accessorized with a shimmering choker, pearl drop earrings and an articulated ring, made out of baroque pearls and crystals.
On her way to the Met Gala, Kardashian was seen with her eldest daughter North West, who donned a pink tweed Chanel coat with baggy jeans.
The Met Gala raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and celebrates the Costume Institute’s annual exhibits.
This year’s theme, ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,’ celebrates the life and career of designer Karl Lagerfeld.
The 2023 event is notably co-chaired by Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, Michaela Coel, Penelope Cruz and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
