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The billionaire Skims founder has turned red-carpet events, F1 races, and strolls through Rome into personal runways throughout 2026.
For some of those occasions, she's worn designer outfits that were both glamorous and eye-catching. Other times, her fashion has been confusing.
These are some of the best and worst looks Kardashian has worn in 2026.
Kim Kardashian proved that no one does shapewear quite like she does at a Skims event in London.
Kim Kardashian at a Skims event in London on September 18.
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Her Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress was perfectly on theme. It resembled shapewear with a bra-like top, a structured bodice with lace-up detailing, and a mesh, slip-like skirt.
It was also tan to match her skin tone, like many Skims shapewear pieces.
The outfit was a playful nod to Kardashian's brand, yet still glamorous and elevated.
The orange set she wore to the Met Gala was confusing.
Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala in New York City on May 4.
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Artist Allen Jones custom-made Kardashian's metallic bodysuit, which featured a high neckline and was sculpted to resemble her torso. It also had a leather skirt wrapped around her hips.
Unfortunately, the two pieces clashed and looked incomplete, making for one of her worst Met Gala looks.
She also could have worn a more daring pair of shoes. Her tan pumps would have been better suited to an office look than to the famous ball.
The entrepreneur's more casual looks have been some of her best this year.
Khloe Kardashian and Kim Kardashian at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 6.
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Kardashian attended the Monaco Grand Prix in June alongside her sister, Khloe Kardashian.
Photographs of them at the event show the Skims founder wearing blue Gucci jeans with horsebit detailing, black pumps, and a sheer, sleeveless lace top. She also sported chunky black sunglasses.
The outfit was simple yet elevated, and the business mogul looked stunning.
Kardashian's neutral set for a soiree in August looked messy.
Kim Kardashian at the This Is About Humanity Soiree in Hollywood on August 29.
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She attended a This Is About Humanity event in Hollywood while wearing a cream-colored sweater that was intentionally unbuttoned over a black, strapless mesh bra.
The outfit also included a tan satin skirt with a mesh lining and strings wrapped around her hips.
The neutral color palette worked for Kardashian, but the disheveled aesthetic did not.
Her fashion was at its best when she attended the Monaco Grand Prix.
Kim Kardashian at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on June 7.
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On June 7, Kardashian wore a cream-colored gown with a single long sleeve, a form-fitting design, and a backless bodice.
The piece draped beautifully over her body, and its light color was the perfect contrast to her dark accessories: black pumps and plum-tinted sunglasses.
She opted for a vintage gown in October, but it didn't feel authentic.
Kim Kardashian at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
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At the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, Kardashian wore a Balenciaga gown from 1951. It had a pink, ruched neckline, a cream-colored satin skirt, a large bow across the back, and a sheer overlay with lace stripes.
She accessorized with a thick diamond necklace and matching earrings.
The gown was pretty and a piece of fashion history, but its old-school vibe didn't match her usual style. Neither did her short updo.
The Skims founder was pretty in pink at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Kim Kardashian at the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore on October 10.
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To support her boyfriend, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, Kardashian attended the event and was photographed wearing an Alaïa gown.
The halter piece had a triangular bodice with a bikini-style bottom — the latter of which was mostly concealed by a semi-sheer skirt that reached the floor.
It was the perfect mix of daring and casual for the Kardashian family member.
One tweak could have saved her Vanity Fair Oscar party look.
Kim Kardashian at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles on March 15.
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Gucci designed the golden gown Kardashian wore at the event. It had a high neckline, long sleeves, a floor-length skirt, and all-over sparkles.
It wasn't the most memorable fashion moment that she's had all year, but it had potential.
Unfortunately, she wore it with dramatic makeup and a messy hairstyle that completely distracted from the dress.
She was spotted at the end of October wearing a sparkling gown straight off a runway.
Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian at the Bulgari Hotel in Rome on October 24.
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The black, white, and silver piece was designed for Erdem's Spring 2027 collection. It had a sleeveless top with cutouts and crystal fringe, as well as a black lace skirt that reached the floor.
The gown was dramatic and memorable, making it one of Kardashian's strongest looks so far in 2026.
DUBAI: Saudi label KML was named a finalist for the 2026 Fashion Trust Arabia awards, with the winners set to be announced at a ceremony in Doha on Nov. 28. The brand, co-founded by Saudi designer Ahmed Hassan and his sibling Razan Hassan, is competing in the ready-to-wear category alongside Algeria’s Rayana Heemskerk and Jordan’s The Mannei, founded by Sara Mannei Boruc. Fashion Trust Arabia unveiled 21 finalists across seven categories this week, with seven winners to be revealed on the night.
Dallo smoking femminile al punk: quando la moda rompe gli schemi
Nel 1946 bastò un costume da bagno per scandalizzare il mondo. Oggi, in un’industria in cui le immagini raggiungono milioni di persone in pochi secondi, provocare sembra facile. Ma essere rivoluzionari è un’altra storia.
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La moda ha sempre avanzato attraverso le sue rotture. Nel 1966 Yves Saint Laurent introdusse il celebre smoking femminile, trasferendo nel guardaroba delle donne un simbolo di eleganza maschile. Inizialmente accolto con diffidenza da parte della clientela haute couture, sarebbe diventato un classico. Negli anni Settanta, Vivienne Westwood trasformò l’estetica punk in un linguaggio di ribellione, portando strappi, spille da balia e tartan contro le convenzioni del gusto borghese. Due visioni diverse, un principio comune: mettere in discussione ciò che la società considerava normale.
Oggi la sfida si gioca anche su un altro terreno: quello della visibilità. Le sfilate non sono più soltanto appuntamenti per addetti ai lavori, ma eventi globali, osservati in tempo reale attraverso social network e piattaforme digitali. Una creazione può diventare virale prima ancora di arrivare nei negozi. Eppure, essere ovunque non significa necessariamente lasciare un segno.
Roma e Valentino: quando la passerella diventa un manifesto
Un esempio significativo arriva proprio da Roma, città che custodisce una parte fondamentale della storia dell’alta moda italiana. L’8 luglio 2022, Pierpaolo Piccioli riportò Valentino nella Capitale con The Beginning, una spettacolare sfilata che trasformò la scalinata di Trinità dei Monti e piazza di Spagna in una passerella fino a piazza Mignanelli, sede dello storico atelier della maison. Ma oltre alla scenografia monumentale, a caratterizzare l’evento fu soprattutto una precisa scelta creativa: celebrare la diversità attraverso modelle e modelli di differenti età, origini e identità. Un modo per dimostrare che anche una casa di moda profondamente legata alla tradizione può mettere in discussione i canoni estetici consolidati. E che Roma può essere non soltanto una cornice straordinaria, ma anche un laboratorio di nuove idee sulla bellezza.
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Il settore stesso sembra interrogarsi su questa contraddizione. Secondo il rapporto The State of Fashion 2026 di McKinsey e Business of Fashion, nove delle quindici maggiori aziende del lusso hanno nominato nuovi direttori creativi nei dodici mesi fino a settembre 2025. Un ricambio che riflette anche la ricerca di nuove idee e di una maggiore differenziazione. La creatività, infatti, resta un elemento decisivo per rendere desiderabile un marchio.
Ma dove finisce l’innovazione e dove comincia lo spettacolo? Un abito estremo può sorprendere, una campagna può far discutere, una sfilata può conquistare i social. La vera prova arriva dopo: quando l’immagine svanisce e resta ciò che quella creazione ha realmente cambiato.
Forse oggi essere rivoluzionari non significa necessariamente scandalizzare. Significa avere una visione riconoscibile, rompere gli schemi senza inseguire ogni tendenza e proporre un’estetica capace di resistere alla velocità del presente. Perché la moda non ha bisogno soltanto di nuovi abiti. Ha bisogno di nuove idee. E la differenza tra una tendenza e una rivoluzione sta tutta lì: la prima cattura lo sguardo, la seconda cambia il modo di vedere.
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