Kim Kardashian’s Icy Blue Eyes at Vanity Fair Oscars Party Will Make You Do a Double Take

Kim Kardashian donned blue contacts for the annual Vanity Fair Oscars party March 15, giving her a whole new look as she stepped out in glittering Gucci.

By Hayley Santaflorentina Mar 16, 2026 2:20 PM
| Updated Mar 16, 2026 6:57 PM
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Kim Kardashian made a once in a blue moon fashion choice.

When the reality star hit the carpet at the annual Vanity Fair party for the Academy Awards on March 15, fans may have felt like something looked different. But no, it wasn’t her usual long locks chopped into a sleek lob, or the gold bodycon dress she wore: If you looked closely, Kim’s eyes were an icy blue.

Indeed, instead of her usual brown eyes, the 45-year-old donned blue contact lenses to complement the Gucci FW26 gown she wore to Vanity Fair’s annual bash. She kept the rest of her look simple, her shoes hidden away being the floor-skimming dress and her only jewelry a diamond ear cuff from Ofira Jewels.

Kim expressed her gratitude to Gucci and its creative director Demna for helping bring the look to life, the self-described “Gucci Girl” writing on Instagram after the party, “DEMNA 4 EVER @GUCCI.”

But the SKIMS founder wasn’t the only A-lister to be styled by the brand for the Vanity Fair bash—also dressed in the designer’s clothing were stars Adrien Brody, Keke Palmer, Kate Hudson, Laura Harrier and Karlie Kloss.

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For Kate, her black Gucci number—which boasted a cutout across her stomach—was actually her second look of the evening. Like many nominees often opt to do, the Song Sung Blue star wore a sparkling turquoise Armani Privé gown to the ceremony before changing into something a little more comfortable for the post-show festivities. (See all the ceremony looks here.)

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As for guests of only the Vanity Fair party? Kim was in good company: Not only was her sister Kylie Jenner there alongside her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, but sister Kendall Jenner and mom Kris Jenner were also in attendance, the latter joined by her boyfriend Corey Gamble.

Kendall wore a sky blue dress, while Corey and Kris matched in all-black looks. Kylie, meanwhile, changed out of her sparkling Schiaparelli gown for a chic McQueen dress.

And though Khloe Kardashian stayed home, she was still her family’s biggest fan. Under Kim’s post, she commented, “Wow wow wow,” while praising Kylie’s look on Instagram, writing, “My heart skipped a beat.”

For more from the annual Vanity Fair after-party—and it’s many flashy outfits—read on. 

Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet

Kylie in custom Alexander McQueen.

Kim Kardashian

In custom Gucci with Ofira Jewels and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

Kate Hudson

Kendall Jenner

In custom Chanel, Tiffany & Co. jewelry and Gianvito Rossi shoes.

Russell Wilson & Ciara

Paul Mescal & Gracie Abrams

Paul in Celine.

Julia Fox 

In Viktor & Rolf dress and La Marquise jewelry.

Kris Jenner & Corey Gamble

Kris in Valentino and Manolo Blahnik.

Rita Ora

In Tamra Ralph dress and Hublot watch.

Mia Goth

Emma Chamberlain

Quinta Brunson

Nicole Kidman

Alix Earle

In Kendra Scott Fine Jewelry.

Teyana Taylor

In Tiffany & Co. jewelry

Travis Scott

Cara Delevingne

In Thom Browne.

Alessandra Ambrosio

In Sophie Couture.

Connor Storrie & Hudson Williams

Connor in Saint Laurent and Huson in custom Balenciaga.

Donatella Versace

Olivia Rodrigo

In Saint Laurent and Chopard jewelry.

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade 

Both in Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Dua Lipa & Callum Turner

Dua in Schiaparelli, Callum in Louis Vuitton.

Jessica Alba

In Tamra Ralph, Chopard jewelry and Ahikoza by Brham clutch.

Alysa Liu

In Louis Vuitton.

Rose Byrne

In Dior, Nikos Koulis Desert jewelry and NOOD bra.

Jessica Williams

In custom Oliver Tolentino.

Maria Sharapova

Eiza Gonzalez

In Miu Miu.

Chris Evans 

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