Kim Kardashian walked the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala 2026 in Los Angeles on Saturday night wearing an archival 1951 Balenciaga gown sourced from vintage dealer Lily et Cie, paired with a bouffant hairstyle reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor.
The strapless gown featured a pink sash with a large bow at the back and delicate lace detailing. Stylist Law Roach completed the look with a multi-layered 55.8-carat diamond Leviev necklace and 10.2-carat diamond cluster earrings from Zydo Italy.
The Balenciaga choice continues a longstanding connection for Kardashian, 44, who walked the brand’s runway in 2025 wearing earrings once owned by Taylor. Kardashian has spoken openly about her admiration for the late actress and released the docuseries “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar” last year.
Other attendees on the red carpet included Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter. Taylor Swift was scheduled to perform during the event, which honored filmmaker and composer John Carpenter along with Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron.
Now in its sixth year, the annual gala — often described as the
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