Kim Kardashian left fans in awe with her latest sizzling photoshoot, drawing comparisons to the legendary Marilyn Monroe.
The 43-year-old reality TV star channeled the classic glamour of the late movie icon, flaunting an animal print bikini and a platinum blonde hairstyle.
This captivating look set Instagram abuzz and ignited social media discussions…
Styled and directed by Soki Mak and photographed by Michael Bailey Gates, Kim showcased her curves in a cheeky-cut animal print bikini paired with black pumps. To complete the ensemble, she wore a matching leather animal print masquerade mask designed by Zana Bayne.
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton recreated Marilyn’s signature blown-out crop for Kim, while makeup artist Kali Kennedy perfected the look with the skinny eyebrow trend, another nod to Monroe’s timeless style.
Kim Kardashian, 2024.
Marilyn Monroe, 1950. pic.twitter.com/7JjPGMc1JV
— LEGENDARY LADE! (@LegendaryLade) June 26, 2024
Followers quickly noticed the striking resemblance between Kim and Marilyn, with many praising her homage as “iconic.”
“Monroe style elegance & sexy,” one fan commented.
Model Winnie Harlow remarked: “So… you’re telling me this isn’t Marilyn Monroe? 😍.”
In another set of photos from the shoot, Kim donned an embellished see-through dress, reminiscent of her controversial 2022 Met Gala appearance.
One follower quipped: “Looks like you’re about to sing happy birthday to the president,” alluding to the famous dress Marilyn wore in 1962 to serenade President John F. Kennedy.
Kim Kardashian is back in Marilyn Monroe mode in animal-print bikini: ‘Such an icon’ https://t.co/dOJ6eXXM7u pic.twitter.com/m8JL3a99QH
— Page Six (@PageSix) June 26, 2024
Kim’s 2022 Met Gala look stirred controversy as she posed in the infamous skin-tight, crystal-embellished dress. Although she looked stunning, critics were upset about the potential risk of damaging the iconic garment.
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