Kim Kardashian might not have been invited to the 2022 Oscars like sister Kourtney, but she certainly looked A-list at Vanity Fair’s star-studded afterparty.
Kardashian, 41, turned heads in a bright blue second-skin Balenciaga gown with a dramatic train, built-in gloves and an open back, along with silver sunglasses that looked both futuristic and retro.
She walked the red carpet solo, sans boyfriend Pete Davidson, and sparkled in enormous diamond drop earrings by Lorraine Schwartz.
Kardashian wore her long black locks in a slicked-back, middle-parted ponytail that looked as tight as her dress.
Some social media critics weren’t fans of seeing the star in yet another monochromatic Balenciaga look — “It’s getting boring,” one commented — while others seemed thankful she ditched her usual neutrals.
“At least it’s a color,” another wrote.
Kim wasn’t the only member of her famous family to wear her sunglasses at night. Sister Kendall Jenner similarly accessorized her black Balenciaga ensemble with eyewear, while Kim’s future brother-in-law, Travis Barker, wore dark shades on the Oscars red carpet and to the afterparty.
Earlier in the night, Kim called Kourtney’s appearance at the Oscars “so iconic” on Instagram. Kourtney was the first Kardashian to ever attend the awards show, as Barker was playing in the band for the evening.
The family’s new show, “The Kardashians,” premieres on April 14 on Hulu, and is certain to bring as much drama as Kim’s train did last night.
