Kim Kardashian channels Elizabeth Taylor on the Academy Museum Gala 2026 red carpet

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Minton, M. (2026, October 18). Kim Kardashian channels Elizabeth Taylor on the Academy Museum Gala 2026 red carpet. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/17/style/kim-kardashian-channels-elizabeth-taylor-on-academy-museum-gala-2026-red-carpet/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-18 · by Melissa Minton

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Kim Kardashian appeared at the Academy Museum Gala 2026 red carpet event, emulating Elizabeth Taylor with a bouffant hairstyle and wearing an archival pink Balenciaga gown from 1951. She accessorized with a multi-layered diamond necklace weighing 55.8 carats and earrings totaling 10.2 carats. The gala celebrated filmmaker John Carpenter and included performances by Taylor Swift, while Kardashian was joined by other celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber.
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Kim Kardashian appeared at the Academy Museum Gala 2026 on October 14th, drawing comparisons to Elizabeth Taylor with her prominent bouffant hairstyle and an archival Balenciaga gown from 1951. The outfit featured a pink sash across the strapless neckline, delicate lace detailing, and was accessorized with a multi-layered 55.8-carat diamond Leviev necklace and oversized 10.2-carat diamond cluster earrings from Zydo Italy. Kardashian, known for her admiration of Elizabeth Taylor, revealed she had flown makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic across the country for the event despite wearing a face-concealing headpiece. The gala celebrates filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actress Charlize Theron, with Taylor Swift set to perform during the evening.

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🔮 Fellow Taylor fanatic Taylor Swift is set to perform during tonight’s event, which celebrates filmmaker and composer John Carpenter as well as Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron.
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🔮 A state dinner will be held tonight at the White House.
🔮 star of her ensemble might’ve been the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, a dazzling piece of jewelry that has rarely been seen in the public.
🔮 Swift previously wore a windbreaker from the WEAR line back in 2023, styled with a Balenciaga corset top and leather miniskirt.
🔮 He continued, “Each piece was timed and timed and then they would drill and practice,” until they got it in the allotted time.
🔮 Perhaps the couple will make another appearance at the steakhouse this week, as the Chiefs are set to face off against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
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Balenciaga Maison Margiela Met Gala of the West Skims the Academy Museum Gala 2026

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Kardashian PERSON · 3× Balenciaga ORG · 2× Kim PERSON · 2× Maison Margiela ORG · 2× Skims ORG · 2× Elizabeth Taylor PERSON · 1× Kim Kardashian PERSON · 1× Law Roach PERSON · 1× Lily et Cie ORG · 1× Liz PERSON · 1×

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Kardashian revealed to Variety on the red carpet that, despite her face being completely concealed, she had a complete face of makeup on underneath — and had flown makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic across the country for the event before deciding on the headpiece at the last minute.
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🔮 Fellow Taylor fanatic Taylor Swift is set to perform during tonight’s event, which celebrates filmmaker and composer John Carpenter as well as Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron.

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When Kim went Liz. asserted
Kim → go → ?
Kim Kardashian hit the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala 2026 Saturday night, channeling Elizabeth Taylor with a prominent bouffant hairstyle. asserted
Kardashian → hit → hairstyle
For the so-called “Met Gala of the West,” the Skims founder wore an archival Balenciaga gown from 1951, sourced from vintage purveyor Lily et Cie, that featured a pink sash across the strapless neckline with a large bow in the back as well as delicate lace detailing. asserted
that → call → back
Naturally, Kardashian, 44, and stylist Law Roach paired the look with a multi-layered 55.8-carat diamond Leviev necklace and oversized 10.2-carat diamond cluster earrings from Zydo Italy. asserted
Kardashian → pair → Italy
The choice of designer was fitting as Kim has long been associated with Balenciaga and even walked the runway for the brand in 2025 wearing earrings that once belonged to the late actress. asserted
that → associate → actress
And the Skims founder has long been open about her obsession with the fellow diamond-loving starlet; She released her docuseries “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar” last year and often pays homage to the “Cleopatra” star. asserted
She → love → star
She was joined on the red carpet by other A-listers including sister Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and more. asserted
She → join → Jenner
Fellow Taylor fanatic Taylor Swift is set to perform during tonight’s event, which celebrates filmmaker and composer John Carpenter as well as Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron. asserted
which → set → Carpenter
The annual gala, now in it’s sixth year, is co-chaired by Tom Ford, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw. asserted
gala → co → Ford
Kardashian made a splash at the same event last year, when she chose to wear a nude corseted Maison Margiela couture gown that included a matching face-obscuring mask. asserted
that → make → mask
The dramatic look included winged sleeves and the reality star, 45, added an enormous crystal choker, also Maison Margiela couture, around her neck as well as Lorraine Schwartz emerald pinky rings to complete the look. asserted
star → include → look
Kardashian revealed to Variety on the red carpet that, despite her face being completely concealed, she had a complete face of makeup on underneath — and had flown makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic across the country for the event before deciding on the headpiece at the last minute. asserted
face → reveal → minute
Though she said, “I’m sure he’s not so happy with it,” she did promise to lift the veil once inside. asserted
she → say → veil
Dedivanovic joked about the moment on social media and hairstylist Chris Appleton — who fixed her hair in a butt-grazing wavy style — added on his own, saying, “Behind every masked moment is a glam team silently crying 🥹.” asserted
team → joke → moment
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