Kim Kardashian is a walking work of art.
The All's Fair star arrived to the Met Gala 2026 in a look so stylish and avant-garde it should be illegal.
Inspired by this year's theme "Costume Art," Kim perfectly embodied the dress code of "Fashion is Art" for the May 4 fundraiser wearing a jaw-dropping, hard-shelled piece by Allen Jones. The bold orange ensemble turned heads as it encased the reality star's curves and accentuated her chest with pointed nipple coverings.
Kim, 45, posed for photos on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's staircase solo while also sporting a burnt orange cape draped off of her hips. (See every star at the Met Gala here.)
The mom to North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 6, completed her masterfully crafted look with a blonde hairdo, but let the outfit do the talking, as she didn't sport any visible jewelry.
Meanwhile, Kim's budding new love interest Lewis Hamilton is expected to show up later in the night.
The Kardashians star and Formula 1 driver, 41, recently went public with their romance.
In early April, the aspiring lawyer and seven-time Formula 1 champion confirmed dating rumors with a trip to Tokyo together as Lewis prepared for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Then, after soft launching Lewis on her Instagram with a cozy photo from Coachella on April 16, the pair didn't hold back on the PDA when they hit the beach in Malibu, Calif., April 20, making out as they swam in the Pacific Ocean.
Clad in a black bikini and matching wetsuit, the Kardashians star threw her arms around Lewis as they splashed around in the water in between surfing lessons.
And while Kim, who finalized her divorce from Kanye "Ye" West in 2022, certainly seems smitten, she wasn't exactly excited at the thought of jumping back in the dating pool.
As the SKIMS mogul put it during a November episode of The Kardashians, "You get really comfortable the longer you're single."
"The thought of you sharing a bed or your TV shows with someone else becomes less and less appealing," she explained, "because you get set in your ways."
Still, she was open to the idea of dating again.
"When the right person comes along," she added at the time, "I'll be so ready and everything will be fine."
While fans wait for more updates on Kim and Lewis' relationship, keep reading to see every star on the Met Gala 2026 red carpet.
Beyoncé
in custom Olivier Rousteing and Chopard jewelry.
Rihanna
in Maison Margiela with Briony Raymond, Glenn Spiro, Dyne, Fred Leighton and Desert diamond jewelry.
Kim Kardashian
in custom Allen Jones breastplate, Whitaker Malem skirt and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Bad Bunny
in custom Zara.
Cardi B
in Marc Jacobs.
Hailey Bieber
in custom Saint Laurent and Belperron jewelry.
Blake Lively
in Atelier Versace, Christian Louboutin shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.
Sabrina Carpenter
in Dior, Christian Louboutin shoes and Chopard jewelry.
Anne Hathaway
in Michael Kors.
Kylie Jenner
in custom Schiaparelli.
Katy Perry
in Stella McCartney.
Heidi Klum
in custom Mike Marino.
Connor Storrie
in Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Gigi Hadid
in custom Miu Miu and Jessica McCormack jewelry.
Tessa Thompson
in Valentino, Pandora jewelry and Chillhouse nail polish.
Lisa
in Robert Wun and Bvlgari jewelry.
Teyana Taylor
in Tom Ford.
Blue Ivy Carter
in Balenciaga and Henry & Henry jewelry.
Kendall Jenner
in Gap Studio by Zac Posen and Buccellati jewelry.
Doja Cat
in Saint Laurent.
Charli XCX
in Saint Laurent.
Carey Mulligan
in Prada and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Margot Robbie
in Chanel.
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban & Nicole Kidman
in Dior (Kidman Urban) and Chanel (Kidman).
A$AP Rocky
in Chanel.
Emily Blunt
in Ashi Studio, Jimmy Choo shoes, Kurt Geiger bag and Mikimoto jewelry.
Cher
in Burberry.
Zoë Kravitz
in Saint Laurent.
Suki Waterhouse
in Michael Kors and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
in Thom Browne.