Kim Kardashian Accused of Mimicking Beyoncé’s Met Gala Dress

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Kim Kardashian is accused of copying one of Beyonce’s old Met Gala dresses at this year’s Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday in New York City.

Kanye West caught sneaking a peek at Kim Kardashian's dazzling gown at the 2015 Met GalaKanye West was caught sneaking a peek at Kim Kardashian’s dazzling gown at the 2015 Met Gala (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

The 34-year-old reality star was joined by her husband, Kanye West, at the annual fundraising gala in New York City, which benefitted the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

Kim Kardashian flaunts her elegant backless gown and sleek ponytail, with Kanye West by her side at the 2015 Met GalaKim Kardashian flaunts her elegant backless gown and sleek ponytail with Kanye West by her side at the 2015 Met Gala (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

Her backless sheer white gown was designed by Peter Dundas, a Norwegian-born fashion designer who’s the new creative director of Roberto Cavalli.

At the Met Gala 2015, Kim Kardashian West wore a custom-made nude silk tulle gown designed by Peter Dundas for Roberto CavalliAt the Met Gala 2015, Kim Kardashian West wore a custom-made nude silk tulle gown designed by Peter Dundas for Roberto Cavalli (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

It features intricate lacy beading and a long train of wispy feathers. Kanye also wore a Roberto Cavalli by Peter Dundas tuxedo, shirt, and scarf.

Kim Kardashian's dress featured intricate embroidery with crystals, sequins, and bugle beads and was finished with a train of ivory ostrich feathersKim Kardashian’s dress featured intricate embroidery with crystals, sequins, and bugle beads and was finished with a train of ivory ostrich feathers (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hit the red carpet at the 2015 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hit the red carpet at the 2015 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

How does Kim’s dress compare to the revealing Givenchy couture gown that Beyonce Knowles wore at the 2012 Met Gala?

Beyonce dazzles in a sheer black and purple feathered Givenchy gown at the 2012 Met GalaBeyonce dazzles in a sheer black and purple feathered Givenchy gown at the 2012 Met Gala (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

Her black and purple sheer bodysuit featured crystal embellishments and feathers.

Beyoncé stuns on the red carpet at the 2012 Met Gala in a sheer black and purple feathered Givenchy gown, adorned with intricate crystal embellishments and embroideryBeyoncé stuns on the red carpet at the 2012 Met Gala in a sheer black and purple feathered Givenchy gown, adorned with intricate crystal embellishments and embroidery on May 7, 2012 (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

Do you think Kim copied Beyonce’s dress? Who do you think gave this look more justice?

Kim Kardashian (left) and Beyoncé (right) both dazzle at the Met Gala with strikingly similar gowns featuring intricate embroidery and feathered trains, igniting a fashion comparison debateKim Kardashian (left) and Beyoncé (right) both dazzle at the Met Gala with strikingly similar gowns featuring intricate embroidery and feathered trains, igniting a fashion comparison debate (Credit: WENN / Anders Otero / Lia Toby)

Kim Kardashian revealed the surprising inspiration behind her 2015 Met Gala gown, sharing an Instagram image of Cher at the 1974 Met Gala in a similar Bob Mackie gown. Kim captioned the post:

“Tonight’s inspiration! Cher at the 1st ever Met Gala! I just met her and told her this photo was my inspiration for my dress tonight! She is so beautiful! So happy I met her!”

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Despite Kim’s claim, many accuse her of copying Beyoncé’s iconic Met Gala dress.