Kim Kardashian’s Bold Balenciaga Look: Leather on Leather at NYC’s Ritz Carlton

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On the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in Manhattan, Kim Kardashian checked into the Ritz Carlton Hotel in NYC in a head-to-toe leather outfit.

Kim Kardashian, covered head to toe with a leather suit, arrives at the Ritz Carlton in New York City on September 11, 2021Kim Kardashian, covered head to toe with a leather suit, arrives at the Ritz Carlton in New York City on September 11, 2021 (Credit: WENN / MEGA)

With her ponytail sticking out the back, the 40-year-old Skims founder wore Balenciaga’s innovative Cosmetic Pantashoes, a bold design that combines shoes and trousers into one piece.

Kim Kardashian wears a black fetish mask with a matching leather trench coat, pants, and stiletto heel bootsKim Kardashian wears a black fetish mask with a matching leather trench coat, pants, and stiletto heel boots (Credit: WENN / MEGA)

Arriving in New York City to attend the 2021 Met Gala and New York Fashion Week, she styled her pants and boots with a zip-embellished fetish mask, Balenciaga’s popular Hourglass bag in glittering silver-tone leather, and a leather trench coat.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: A Complicated Relationship Status

“Kim is not rushing the divorce,” an insider told E! News earlier this month. “She and Kanye are in a good place right now and she is not on a rushed timeline to push the divorce forward.”

“Kanye has expressed that he wants her back, and Kim is open to it but wants to focus first on rebuilding their foundation and friendship back stronger,” the source added.

As Kim continued to redefine bold and unforgettable style moments, this wasn’t her first time making headlines with a daring look.

Just a few years earlier, she turned heads with an iconic outfit that sparked widespread conversation across social media. Let’s take a look back at Kim’s memorable appearance at the 2014 ‘Break the Internet’ party in Miami, where her fashion choices once again stole the spotlight.

Kim’s 2014 ‘Break the Internet’ Party Outfit in Miami

Kim Kardashian at the Paper Magazine, Sprout by HP, and DKNY Break the Internet Issue Release PartyKim Kardashian at the Paper Magazine, Sprout by HP, and DKNY Break The Internet Issue Release Party in Miami on December 4, 2014 (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)

In December 2014, Kim Kardashian flashed her famous boobs and long legs when she stepped out for the Paper Magazine, Sprout by HP, and DKNY Break The Internet Issue Release Party in Miami.

Perhaps you recall the magazine cover that almost broke the Internet one month earlier?

Kim Kardashian at the 2014 'Break the Internet' Party in Miami, flaunting a chic strapless look that became one of her most iconic fashion momentsKim Kardashian at the 2014 ‘Break the Internet’ Party in Miami, flaunting a chic strapless look that became one of her most iconic fashion moments (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)

A Look Back: Kim Kardashian’s Iconic Bandeau and Maxi Skirt Ensemble

The then-34-year-old reality star sported a black maxi skirt with a thigh-high slit by J. Mendel paired with a matching bandeau by Mugler.

She completed the ensemble with her favorite gold chain sandals from American fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford, which we first spotted on her over two years earlier.

Kim Kardashian in a black maxi skirt with a thigh-high slit by J. MendelKim Kardashian in a black maxi skirt with a thigh-high slit by J. Mendel (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)

Tom Ford’s Chain Sandals: A Kardashian Favorite

How do you like Kim’s belly-baring ensemble? Her statement gold chain sandals sold out many years ago, but you can browse the latest shoes from this popular designer at Farfetch.

Kim Kardashian displays her feet in her favorite Tom Ford gold chain sandalsKim Kardashian displays her feet in her favorite Tom Ford gold chain sandals (Credit: JLN Photography / WENN)

Here is a nice T-strap crystal-embellished gold sandal from Giuseppe Zanotti that we found at Amazon:

Giuseppe Zanotti Nappa Neropaco Platform SandalsGiuseppe Zanotti Nappa Neropaco Platform Sandals, $2,350