• Kim Kardashian sparks controversy with a fully "masked" look on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

• The outfit is from Maison Margiela with a luxurious layered necklace, drawing mixed reactions from admiration to playful criticism.

Reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian caused a stir on the red carpet at the annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles by appearing in a fully "masked" look that covered her entire face.

The 44-year-old chose a transparent skin-colored mask that covered her head and hair entirely, paired with an evening gown from Maison Margiela’s Fall 2025 haute couture collection.

This look strongly recalls her famous appearance at the 2021 Met Gala, when she wore a black Balenciaga outfit that covered her entire body and face, emphasizing her commitment to using fashion as a platform to break traditional rules.

To balance the full-face coverage, Kim accessorized the outfit with a luxurious layered necklace studded with crystals and large green gemstones, adding a touch of old-world opulence to the futuristic and mysterious look.

She shared a playful Instagram video with her makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic, jokingly asking, “Mario, does my makeup look good?” despite being fully covered.

Reactions on social media were split; some praised her “unconventional boldness” and hailed her as a representation of the designer’s vision and a “fashion icon,” while others mocked the look.

Kardashian explained to the media that the outfit aligns with her brand’s aesthetic, which emphasizes sculptural simplicity and body-hugging clothing.