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Met Gala 2023: Kim Kardashian's pearl outfit reminds fans of iconic nude Playboy 2007 photoshoot

Kim Kardashian attended the 2023 Met Gala wearing an outfit that some fans compared to the Playboy photo shoot she had in 2007

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: It seems like Kim Kardashian revisited her racy 2007 nude Playboy photoshoot as she arrived at the Met Gala on Monday, May 1 wearing a stunning pearl-encrusted necklace. The reality actress, 42, who posed for a provocative shoot wearing nothing but pearl necklaces at the beginning of her career, went topless while walking out of a hotel with her daughter North, 9.

The star showed off her cleavage behind the array of pearl necklaces, and the dress had a champagne-colored bodysuit. The diva completed the look with white stiletto heels and a white blazer, revealing the beauty's toned legs beneath a sheer skirt made up of pearl necklaces. She had her hair pulled back in a stylish bun and wore smokey eye makeup.

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What did Kim Kardashian wear at the Met Gala 2023?

Kardashian arrived for the event in a nude satin bodysuit on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The plunging item had an intricate top and skirt made of layers of pearl threads, with a bra-like top and high-waisted base with a cutaway bodice. The similarly draped pearls immediately brought to mind the infamous Playboy photo shoot featuring the Kardashians from 2007 that was prominently shown on the first season of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.

Details of Kim's outfit

The attire worn by the founder of Skkn by Kim included an off-the-shoulder white satin jacket and a large silver and crystal filigree choker laced with teardrop pearls. While North matched her mother's outfit with a pale pink tweed Chanel jacket, a T-shirt, and distressed blue jeans, she accessorized with layered Chanel pearl necklaces, drop earrings, and the same pearl-shaped clutch Kardashian wore to the 2023 Time 100 Gala just a few days earlier.

Kardashian improved her look with a pair of matte white sandals for footwear. The 'Kardashians' star's ensemble included square stiletto heels, slingback and ankle straps, and thin, rounded leather soles. White pearls added a classic touch to the pair's delicate toe straps, perfectly balancing the pearls that were the focal point of Kardashian's outfit.

What did Kris Jenner say?

Kim's 2023 Met Gala style was immediately recognizable to devoted viewers of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', a pioneer in the reality television genre. Her beige bodysuit felt extensively similar to a photoshoot she did for Playboy in 2007, which was aired during season one of her family's reality series. Kris Jenner earlier supported her and took pictures from the sidelines. 

Kim Kardashian's 2007 Playboy shoot 

Kim posed for a cover shoot with Playboy in 2007, with her mother Kris Jenner overseeing the entire process and encouraging her from the sidelines. At the time, Kim started off with lingerie and bathing suits before being stripped down completely as Kris told her, "You're doing amazing, sweetie." In 2007, Kim was seen donning nothing but pearls for a racy Playboy photo shoot. The reality star in an interview said, she "regretted it." 

'I wanted pearls'

Kim continued to advocate for the traditional precious gemstone while donning many more garments at the Met. "I wanted pearls. I thought, what is more Karl? You know, the iconic Chanel pearls is what I always thought of, so we wanted to just be dripping in pearls," she stated on the red carpet. "Some popped on the way and I told my daughter to grab them all, they’re real pearls and she was putting them all in her purse," as per Hello Magazine.

'Kim Kardashian’s look referenced her playboy shoot more than Karl'

A user took to Twitter and wrote, "Not bad but it reminds me of her playboy photoshoot a little bit." Another user wrote, "Kim Kardashian’s look referenced her playboy shoot more than Karl." "Kim kardashian’s met gala look reminds me of her playboy photoshoot from 2007," claimed one person. Another person noted, "Why does Kim's dress look like her playboy shoot?" One more user said," unafraid to reference or not reference!!!!"

Kim was speculated to not be invited to 2023 Met Gala 

There has always been a lot of suspicion regarding the Kardashians' involvement in the Met Gala. The Kardashian-Jenner family has consistently been represented at the event for the past ten years. Six members of the illustrious family were present at the red carpet event just the year before. However, according to a Page Six report from March, the reality stars weren't invited to the 2023 Met Gala, which has the theme 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty'. This year's Met Gala red carpet notable attendees included Kim Kardashian, Kendall, and Kylie Jenner. Kim donned a Schiaparelli pearl ensemble. Over 50,000 freshwater pearls and more than 16,000 crystals were used in the gown's top and bottom drapes.

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