In June 2018, two petite fashion powerhouses—Kim Kardashian, who stands about 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), and Lil’ Kim, the famously diminutive rapper at just 4ft 9½ (146.1 cm)—showcased dramatically different style directions on opposite sides of the world.
In Paris, Kim Kardashian attended Virgil Abloh’s historic Louis Vuitton debut, embracing a minimalist, streetwear-inflected look grounded by sleek Yeezy stilettos.
Meanwhile in West Hollywood, Lil’ Kim delivered a glittering Y2K throwback at the Boohoo x Paris Hilton Collection launch, finishing her bold “Diamond Baby” outfit with sky-high Christian Louboutin platforms.
Kim Kardashian Grounds Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton Debut Look With Yeezy Stiletto Sandals
In June 2018, the fashion world converged on Paris for a landmark moment: Virgil Abloh’s debut collection for Louis Vuitton.
Among the high-profile attendees in the front row were Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who joined Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner to witness the Spring/Summer 2019 menswear transition.
Kim Kardashian opted for a bold, utilitarian aesthetic, wearing an electric blue multi-pocketed shirt from Abloh’s inaugural collection. She balanced the oversized proportions of the men’s shirt with spandex biker shorts and signature shield sunglasses.
Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West attend the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, on June 21, 2018 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Charlie Steffens / Rob Rich)
For her footwear, the SKIMS founder stayed loyal to the family brand, grounding the oversized look with minimalist black stiletto sandals from Yeezy Season 6.
The collection became a marketing phenomenon in 2018 after Kanye West replaced the traditional runway with a viral “Kim clone” campaign that flooded paparazzi feeds and Instagram.
Kim Kardashian pairs a turquoise oversized Louis Vuitton shirt with biker shorts and sleek black Yeezy Season 6 stiletto sandals while arriving hand-in-hand with Kanye West
While the “Kardashian Kim” was making waves in Paris, Lil’ Kim was showcasing a very different aesthetic in West Hollywood.
Lil’ Kim Channels Flashy Y2K Glam in Christian Louboutin Platform Heels at the Boohoo x Paris Hilton Launch
Attending the Boohoo x Paris Hilton Collection launch at Delilah, the legendary rapper leaned into a vibrant, Y2K-inspired “Diamond Baby” theme.
Lil’ Kim arrives at the Boohoo x Paris Hilton Collection Launch Party held at Delilah in West Hollywood, California, on June 20, 2018
The American rapper, songwriter, record producer, model, and actress rocked a cropped pink ‘Diamond Baby’ sweater, a bedazzled bra, form-fitting pants featuring a silver metallic strip down the front, and sky-high Christian Louboutin shoes.
Lil’ Kim embraces a flashy Y2K-inspired look in a cropped pink “Diamond Baby” hoodie and silver-striped pants, finishing the outfit with glittering peep-toe Christian Louboutin platform heels at the Boohoo x Paris Hilton Collection launch at Delilah in West Hollywood
More Iconic Shoe Moments From Kim Kardashian and Lil’ Kim
Whether embracing minimalist Yeezy stilettos at a landmark Louis Vuitton show or stepping out in sky-high Christian Louboutin heels for a Hollywood launch party, Kim Kardashian and Lil’ Kim have long used footwear to define their bold fashion identities.
From sculptural designer pumps to towering platform boots, both stars have delivered countless unforgettable shoe moments over the years. Explore more standout looks below.
👠 Explore Kim Kardashian and Lil’ Kim Shoe & Fashion Highlights on Your Next Shoes:
- ✨ Kim Kardashian’s most iconic shoe moments round up 30 standout pairs, from spiked Christian Louboutin “Isolde” pumps and pearl-embellished Giuseppe Zanotti heels to Tom Ford sandals, Gucci platforms, and Yeezy boots.
- 👗 How Kim Kardashian styles jumpsuits with statement heels traces her footwear-first jumpsuit era, including metallic Gianvito Rossi sandals, Givenchy sandals, Alaïa booties, and other architectural heels that shaped her red-carpet image.
- 💫 Kim Kardashian in Yeezy lucite heels and Balmain sparkle spotlights a clear-heel moment with plexiglass Yeezy sandals, buckle ankle straps, and a bold outfit that taps into the long-running transparent-shoe trend.
- 🐍 Kim Kardashian’s snake-print Giuseppe Zanotti sandals at The Ivy focus on one of her sleekest daytime looks, pairing textured ankle-wrap stilettos with polished monochrome separates and a rare Hermès bag.
- 🎤 Lil Kim’s yellow Christian Louboutin “Daf Booty” boots at the 2013 MTV VMAs appear in YNS’s VMA shoe roundup, with close-up coverage of the towering platform ankle boots and their signature red-sole punch.
A close-up highlights Lil’ Kim’s glittering Christian Louboutin peep-toe platform heels, their crystal-encrusted finish and signature sky-high stiletto adding dramatic sparkle to her Boohoo x Paris Hilton launch party look