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Kim Kardashian is no stranger to making waves due to her fashion choices, but the reality star’s latest look could be her most controversial to date. There’s no doubt that Kardashian is best known for showing off her body, but when she stepped onto the red carpet at the 2021 Met Gala, the star rocked a surprisingly covered-up look. In fact, she was covered from head to toe in a body-skimming black outfit that even hid her face. While fans everywhere have had a lot to say about Kardashian’s unique fashion choice, one surprising supporter has stepped forward to voice his support for her outfit. 

Kim Kardashian’s 2021 Met Gala look drew many stares

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At the 2021 Met Gala, a wide variety of styles and looks were showcased, from over-the-top princess-style dresses to sleek menswear looks. It seems likely that Kim Kardashian’s look was the most buzzworthy, however. The head-to-toe black Balenciaga dress featured a matching mask and a long black train. Not only did the outfit completely obscure Kardashian’s beautiful facial features, but it camouflaged her unmistakable physique as well, marking a turning point for the reality star.

According to Vogue, Kardashian entered the Met Gala with famed Balenciaga designer Demna Gvasalia, who also rocked a mysterious black ensemble. Kardashian’s look made waves, with many fans taking to social media to speculate about what might have inspired the odd look, and why the famed reality star decided to obscure her features in such a way. 

Kanye West voiced his support for Kim Kardashian’s outrageous look

While Kim Kardashian’s outfit at the 2021 Met Gala had a lot of detractors, there’s one person who isn’t afraid to show off his support for the look. Kardashian’s estranged husband, rapper Kanye West, took to Instagram in the days after the Met Gala to share photos of Kardashian wearing her Balenciaga gown. As reported by PageSix, West didn’t caption his Instagram post, leaving fans to speculate what went on behind the scenes. Still, West’s message was undeniable, and it is clear that he not only approves of Kardashian’s ensemble but appreciates the fact that he is the one who reportedly orchestrated the initial meeting between his ex-wife and designer Gvasalia.

Notably, although Kardashian and West are embroiled in a divorce, the two have been nothing but supportive of each other, both on and off social media. In fact, Kardashian has shown up to several of West’s recent events in support of his newest album, Donda. It certainly seems as though things are still good between the two. 

What did Kim Kardashian say about her Met Gala outfit?

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In the wake of Kim Kardashian’s headline-making appearance at the Met Gala, the KKW Beauty founder finally felt compelled to open about what inspired her outfit. US Magazine reports that Kardashian took to Instagram to post that her all-black outfit actually paid tribute to the theme of the Met Gala, which was “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Everyone in attendance that night had their own unique interpretation of the theme, with some making bold political statements on their clothing. However, Kardashian took the theme more literally, writing “what’s more American than a T-shirt head to toe?!” alongside a photo of her Balenciaga outfit.

While fans were ultimately divided over whether Kardashian’s look truly captured the theme or was just another way to drum up buzz, it is clear that Kardashian stands by the look that she chose for one of fashion’s biggest events of the year. 

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