Back in 2022, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson made their first official red-carpet debut at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. While they had previously attended the Hulu premiere of The Kardashians as a couple, they hadn’t posed together on the red carpet.
For both events, Kim wore a long gown that deliberately hid her shoes, a move likely intended to boost her petite frame closer to Pete’s towering height without revealing her go-to heels. Their appearance at the White House dinner solidified them as a power couple and delivered a look that reminded us why Kardashian moments rarely disappoint.
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson made their red-carpet debut at the 2022 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, with Kim in a dazzling Balenciaga Couture gown and Pete in a classic Prada suit on April 30, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Credit: Rod Lamkey / CNP / Startraksphoto)
From couture sparkle to unexpected accessories, the evening set the stage for one of their most memorable style statements.
Kim Kardashian’s Crystal-Embellished Balenciaga Gown at the White House Dinner
Although we had spotted the couple together before, this evening marked their first official red-carpet debut—and nothing says debut quite like head-to-toe glamour.
Styled by Dani Levi, Kim struck the perfect balance of sparkle and sophistication, radiating the kind of red-carpet presence we’ve come to expect from her. Just days later, she and Pete would make waves again at the 2022 Met Gala, proving their power-couple style was more than a one-night affair.
For the Correspondents’ Dinner, she dazzled in a mock turtleneck, crystal-embellished Balenciaga Couture mermaid gown with a sleek train—an effortlessly striking choice for such a prestigious event.
Kim Kardashian stuns in a custom Balenciaga Couture gown, its crystal embellishments catching the light, paired with sparkling Lorraine Schwartz jewelry (Credit: Rod Lamkey / CNP / Startraksphoto)
Kim Kardashian’s Hidden Heels and Pete Davidson’s Prada Suit with Vans Sneakers
She paired her outfit with Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings and finished her look with simple makeup and flowing locks.
As for Kim’s shoes, they were concealed beneath the sweeping hem of her gown. However, true to her reputation for favoring sky-high footwear to balance her petite frame, fashion outlets reported that she paired the look with clear platform heels—one of her go-to styles for red-carpet events.
Standing at 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), Kim often wears heels to balance her petite frame, especially when photographed alongside Pete, who towers at 6ft 2 (188 cm). The contrast only added to the couple’s striking red-carpet presence, with Pete stepping in at one point to steady Kim during a near stumble.
Pete chose a black Prada suit, a crisp white collared shirt, and a black skinny tie. He completed his look with a pair of black Vans sneakers and Prada sunglasses.
At 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), Kim Kardashian stands beside Pete Davidson, who towers at 6ft 2 (188 cm), a striking height difference that Kim often minimizes with her choice of footwear (Credit: Rod Lamkey / CNP / Startraksphoto)
The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner isn’t the type of event we typically associate with the Kardashians’ high-octane glamour. Yet Kim and Pete’s polished appearance suggested a deliberate shift in tone—one that leaned more refined than reality-TV spectacle, signaling their intent to be seen as a serious red-carpet duo.
Even their behind-the-scenes moments reflected that balance. Instead of her usual over-the-top glam-prep posts, Kim shared a series of understated Instagram snaps captioned, “White House din din,” letting the couture gown and couple’s debut speak for themselves.
Pete Davidson’s ‘KNSCP’ Tattoo Sparks Speculation About Kim and Her Kids
That same month, fans noticed a new neck tattoo on Pete Davidson reading “KNSCP,” which many interpreted as a tribute to Kim Kardashian and her four children. The bold gesture, revealed just days before their first red-carpet debut together, underscored Pete’s penchant for making personal statements through his body art—a stark contrast to Kim’s polished couture image.
At the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu’s “The Kardashians” on April 7, 2022, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson made their debut as a couple, marking their first public event together. However, despite attending as a pair, they did not pose together on the red carpet.
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu’s new show “The Kardashians”, with Kim wearing a sleek, metallic dress and a large choker necklace (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Kim walked the carpet solo, explaining in an interview that Pete was there to support her but that the red carpet wasn’t his “thing.” Their first time officially posing together as a couple on a red carpet was later that month at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Kris Jenner in Hot Pink Valentino and Kim Kardashian in Liquid Silver Mugler
At the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu’s “The Kardashians,” Kris Jenner wore a bright pink Valentino suit. Her daughter, Kim Kardashian, opted for a sleek, liquid silver Thierry Mugler gown
Kris Jenner, Ben Winston, Khloé Kardashian, True Thompson, and Kim Kardashian attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu’s new show “The Kardashians” at Goya Studios on April 7, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Khloé Kardashian was dressed in a custom champagne-colored silk gown by Valdrin Sahiti, a look that was mirrored by her daughter, True Thompson, who wore a matching silk tank dress.
Kim Kardashian in a custom silver Thierry Mugler latex dress that was designed exclusively by the French fashion designer before he passed away (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Kris Jenner embraced the season’s boldest hue, stepping out in a vibrant hot pink Valentino caftan dress paired with a matching fuchsia Rockstud handbag and heels.
The coordinated set, part of the brand’s iconic Rockstud collection, delivered a sleek yet statement-making moment that fashion insiders quickly spotlighted.
Kris Jenner wears pink studded heels, Khloé Kardashian holds her daughter True Thompson, who is wearing white sneakers, and Kim Kardashian’s shoes are not visible (Credit: Hulu / The Walt Disney Company / Image Press Agency / ABACA USA / INSTARimages)
Kim Kardashian’s shoe choices have become legendary, from sky-high stilettos to statement boots. Whether dazzling on the Met Gala stairs or fronting designer campaigns, her footwear always commands attention. Explore some of her most unforgettable shoe moments below:
👠 Kim Kardashian’s Unforgettable Shoe Moments:
- 📌 30 Luxe Heels & Boots — Kim Kardashian’s Most Iconic Shoe Moments — A celebrated roundup of her standout looks, from Louboutins to Tom Ford sandals.
- 📌 2024 Met Gala Look: How She Walked in 10-Inch Heels — A jaw-dropping account of Kim defying gravity in custom Maison Margiela couture.
- 📌 Her Strategy for Looking Taller: Shoe Size & Styling Tricks — Kim’s go-to luxury shoe brands and clever height-enhancing tips.
- 📌 Kim Kardashian in Stuart Weitzman’s Fall 2022 Boot Campaign — Showcases her as the face of luxe, elevated boot styles.
- 📌 Gucci Bamboo Heels & a White Ensemble at LACMA (2024) — Minimalist white patent sandals with Gucci’s signature bamboo heel elevate her monochrome look.