Kim Kardashian’s late-2022 fashion streak delivered a trio of dramatically different style moments—each proving not just her range, but how strategically she uses footwear to define every outfit.
Whether she’s navigating couture, award-show glamour, or off-duty athleisure, Kim consistently builds her looks from the shoes up.
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From the latex-like vinyl Balenciaga pointed-toe boots she wore with her LACMA gown, to the barely visible Dolce & Gabbana heels hidden beneath her translucent PVC dress at the CFDAs, to the sleek Balenciaga Flip sandals grounding her Skims onesie at a weekend basketball game, her shoe choices subtly—but powerfully—shape the mood of each ensemble.
Below, we break down each standout look—beginning with her head-turning entrance at the LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Balenciaga Vinyl Couture & Latex Boots: Kim’s High-Drama LACMA Gala Moment
Kim Kardashian certainly made an entrance at the LACMA’s 11th annual Gala in a skintight black vinyl gown by Balenciaga from their Fall 2022 Couture collection.
This gown has taken the LBD to a whole new level, successfully combining edgy glamour and bodycon all in one.
Kendall Jenner, Turkish fashion photographer Mert Alas, and Kim Kardashian arrive at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: PAPIXS / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Kim Kardashian’s Striking All-Black Vinyl Balenciaga Ensemble
Her full-length, long-sleeved, body-hugging dress with its turtleneck and dramatic train gave the illusion of a wave of black from head to toe.
The richest of the Kardashians emphasized the shoulder-padded, long sleeves with matching black vinyl gloves and finished her outfit with black vinyl, pointed-toe boots from the same brand.
Her snow-white hair, which she wore loose with a middle parting, contrasted starkly against her black gown. In true Kardashian style, her make-up was immaculate, and we loved the sultry look.
Kim Kardashian stuns in a fitted black Balenciaga gown with built-in gloves, finishing the look with matching black vinyl pointed-toe Balenciaga boots that extend the head-to-toe silhouette (Credit: Axelle Woussen / BauerGriffin / INST / Cover Images)
Beauty Look and Confidence on the LACMA Red Carpet
Her subtle smoky eye featured a flawless blend of brown and deep grey shadows, accented by a sharp cat-eye wing and faux lashes for added drama. A nude lipstick provided the perfect finishing touch.
Kim, 42, effortlessly pulled off this daring look, confidently owning the red carpet solo. Few can make vinyl appear as sophisticated as she does!
Kim Kardashian stuns in a form-fitting black vinyl gown, accentuating her platinum blonde waves and flawless makeup at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala (Credit: Xavier Collin / ABACA / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
According to the LA Times, Kim has recently started collecting art and said, “I’m notoriously known for having the most minimalistic art style. I learned from the best here at LACMA.” Her art collection includes works by Lucio Fontana and Cy Twombly.
Dolce & Gabbana PVC Gown & Barely-There Heels: Kim’s CFDA Innovation Award Look
Two days later, she was honored at the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards for her shapewear brand SKIMS. The American media personality took the opportunity to call for designers to be inclusive of all body shapes.
Receiving the award on stage with co-founder and CEO Jens Grede and founding partner and chief product officer Emma Grede, Kim wore a black translucent Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2023 PVC gown.
Khloé Kardashian stuns in a metallic bronze cutout gown while Kim Kardashian complements her in a sleek black vinyl dress, both turning heads at the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards on November 7, 2022, in New York City (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
“We have put a strong emphasis since our launch on continuing to shape the industry to embrace size equality and diversity as a fixture and not just a trend and I see so many of you are doing just that,” she said when Martha Stewart presented her the first-ever Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion.
Balenciaga Flip Sandals & Skims Onesie: Kim’s Cool, Curvy Off-Duty Game Day Style
The previous month, Kim Kardashian flaunted her curves in a waist-defining Skims All in One Shine square neck onesie and Balenciaga Flip sandals as she took Saint to North’s basketball game in Calabasas.
Kim Kardashian keeps it casual in Balenciaga Flip sandals, pairing them with a curve-hugging Skims All in One Shine onesie as she arrives with her son Saint to watch North’s basketball game in Calabasas on October 21, 2022 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
The mother of four toted her favorite Balenciaga Le Cagole Xs shoulder bag with rhinestones. On the same day, she celebrated her 42nd birthday! Kim was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles.
Kim Kardashian highlights her butt in a waist-defining square neck Skims All in One Shine onesie featuring non-adjustable straps and full-length coverage (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
More Kim Kardashian Shoe & Fashion Highlights
From daring red-carpet statements to chic off-duty looks, Kim Kardashian continues to influence global style conversations. If you’ve enjoyed this feature, explore more of her unforgettable shoe and fashion moments below:
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- 📏 Kim Kardashian Shines in Stuart Weitzman’s Fall 2022 Boot Campaign — Boots campaign, styling, and how Kim wears them.
- 📏 Kim Kardashian’s Shocking 2024 Met Gala Shoes: How She Walked in 10-Inch Heels — Deep dive into the shoes she chose for that major event.
- 📏 Kim Kardashian Covers Up in Style With Céline, Tom Ford, and Hermès — Focus on her outfit + statement shoes during street / cold-weather style looks in London/Paris.
- 📏 LACMA Scene-Stealer: Kim Kardashian Turns Up the Heat in White Gucci Bodysuit, Princess Diana’s Attallah Cross, and Statement Heels — A recent red carpet/gala look with focus on heels too.