Kim Kardashian just elevated the naked dress trend for 2026
Kim Kardashian Elevates the Naked Dress Trend for 2026
By Maria Sarabi | January 7, 2026
Kim’s Stunning New Year Look
Kim Kardashian has proven that the naked dress trend, featuring embellished fabrics, sheer mesh, and sultry lace, will continue to dominate in 2026. The SKIMS founder welcomed the New Year in a striking black metal mesh dress from Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s fall/winter 2024 collection. The sleeveless, backless garment was adorned with silver embellishments along the bust line and hemline, and featured a daring thigh-high slit. The crystal accents on the bodice drew inspiration from the late Robert Mapplethorpe’s 1985 photograph, Orchid.
Kim accessorized the shimmery dress with a black fur shawl as she attended a dinner party at Matsuhisa in Aspen. Her long raven locks were styled into soft waves, and her makeup exuded a soft glam look with a bronze eye, a touch of blush, and glossy lips.
The Naked Dress Trend
Kim’s bold ensemble follows a year where the naked dress trend reigned supreme. Notable moments included Margot Robbie’s jeweled custom Armani Privé look, Dakota Johnson and Demi Moore’s lace creations by Gucci, and Lily Allen’s striking Coleen Allen ‘revenge dress’.
The trend is characterized by its use of barely-there materials such as sheer mesh, metallic knits, chainmail, lace, and airy organza, all contributing to its ethereal appeal.
Expert Insights
HELLO! Fashion’s Fashion Features Editor, Tania Leslau, shared her thoughts on Kim’s sartorial choice and the broader naked dress trend: “According to Kim Kardashian, naked dressing is going absolutely nowhere in 2026. The star’s sheer halterneck piece perfectly leans into the divisive fad, famously championed by designers such as Alexander McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Tom Ford.”
Leslau continued: “The look neatly embodies her default aesthetic and reflects her onscreen persona – party-ready glitz with a touch of cheeky femininity. Crafted by Ludovic de Saint Sernin, whose femme fatale-inspired designs have practically been trademarked by the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kim’s diamanté-encrusted look gives naked dressing a fun kick of Y2K attitude.”
Kim’s History with Naked Dressing
As a fashion icon, Kim has a history with naked dressing. In October of the previous year, she famously wore two naked dresses in one night. Following the London premiere of her Hulu TV series All’s Fair, Kim slipped into a sheer corseted mini dress for the official afterparty. The ensemble combined a structured boned bustier with a champagne-toned satin mini skirt, finished with lace-up gold stilettos and delicate mesh gloves.
Later, she changed into another stunning naked dress for a private party hosted by her friend, Mert Alas. This sheer corset dress featured striking black cut-out cups crafted from braided hair, layered over a beige boned bodice embellished with silver beading and crystals.
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