In a memorable post-baby comeback moment, Kim Kardashian stepped onto the carpet at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for Hakkasan Nightclub’s third-anniversary celebration.
At the 2013 grand opening of Hakkasan Las Vegas, Your Next Shoes spotlighted the event as a glamorous showcase of celebrity footwear, highlighting how big names like Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, and Paris Hilton used their designer heels to anchor bold fashion choices.
Kim Kardashian kept her glam polished with bronze-toned makeup, dramatic lashes, and sleek center-parted hair that highlighted her sculpted features
The April 2016 appearance marked her first major public outing after welcoming her second child, making it a talked-about fashion flashback in both celebrity and style circles.
She did not arrive at the venue until around 1:00 a.m. because she had trouble traveling from Los Angeles. Her private jet experienced engine trouble, and Kim had to wait for a new plane to arrive.
The intricate gold embroidery of Kim’s Balmain dress framed her shoulders and neckline, adding opulence to her velvet bodice
Kim Kardashian’s Balmain “Circus Dress” and Sleek Black Stiletto Sandals
Kim opted for a couture look from her good friend Olivier Rousteing’s Balmain Fall 2016 runway. The long-sleeve, embellished cold-shoulder dress did not win many fans among fashion critics and looks like it belongs in a circus.
From every angle, the embellished gown’s bold stripes and ornate detailing commanded attention, showcasing Balmain’s signature maximalism
Peeking out from beneath her Balmain gown, Kim’s black open-toe stiletto sandals not only complemented the ornate embellishments but also gave a height boost to her petite 5ft 2in (157.5 cm) frame.
Peeking through the hemline of her ornate Balmain gown, Kim’s black open-toe stiletto sandals added a streamlined finishing touch to the otherwise heavily embellished look
Even though her embellished Balmain gown drew mixed reactions, Kim Kardashian has consistently proven her ability to make footwear a defining statement in her style journey. From sky-high stilettos to sleek thigh-high boots, her shoe choices often speak louder than the clothes themselves.
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Kim Kardashian poses on the carpet in a gold-embellished Balmain dress while attending the third-anniversary celebration of Hakkasan Las Vegas Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on April 9, 2016 (Credit: WENN / DJDM / Judy Eddy)