Kim Kardashian revealed the inspiration behind her striking face mask worn at the Academy museum Gala, explaining it stemmed from a specific request during a photoshoot. The reality star and entrepreneur detailed the story behind the look while discussing her Skims brand at the event.The Academy Museum Gala, presented by Rolex, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to cinema and raises funds for the museum’s exhibitions, screenings, and educational programs. This year’s honorees included Penelope Cruz, Walter Salles, Bruce Springsteen, and Bowen Yang. Kardashian’s unique accessory sparked considerable attention, and her explanation offers insight into the often-unconventional creative processes within the fashion and entertainment industries.
Kardashian recounted that the mask originated from a photoshoot where someone requested “hair down there.” she responded by conceiving a solution: “Couldn’t this just be easy and have it on a thong?” The resulting product, officially named “faux hair micro string thongs,” quickly sold out after its release, surprising Kardashian. “I had no idea that it would get that reaction and sell out in a few minutes,” she said.The gala’s 2025 Host Committee featured a diverse group of prominent figures, including Amy Adams, Judd Apatow, Gael García Bernal, Laura Dern, Colman Domingo, Willem Dafoe, Goldie Hawn, Oscar Isaac, Zoë Kravitz, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lupita Nyong’o, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Chloë sevigny, Tessa Thompson, and Rachel zegler. It remains unknown whether Kardashian removed the mask for the evening’s dinner and program.
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