Kim Kardashian loves a dramatic red-carpet transformation, so it’s really no surprise she had something in store for the 2023 GQ Men of the Year Awards. Namely, a glossy honey blonde dye job likely courtesy of her longtime hairstylist Chris Appleton, who also gave her butt-length locks a sleek blowout with a middle part for the ceremony.
The reality star and shapewear mogul debuted her new do right before accepting one of the evening’s top honors: Tycoon of the Year, following the launch of Skims’ first men’s collection and the brand’s buzzy new partnership with the NBA. Kardashian kept the rest of her look monochromatic with a camel suede two-piece ensemble from Chrome Hearts: a backless gold-chain halter top paired with a floor-length skirt featuring embossed crosses and a short train. She finished the look with gold rings, a nude manicure, her signature nude-pink lipstick, and smoldering bronze eye shadow.
Kardashian’s foray into beige blonde comes less than a week after Rihanna was spotted rocking a similar cozy blonde hue. It makes perfect sense for the fall-to-winter seasonal transition. Blondes love to go for icy tones in winter, but ashy shades are notorious for washing out warmer complexions. Honey blonde, however, offers a flattering halfway point between cool and golden.
Kim Kardashian was in good company at the awards ceremony, which was held at LA’s Chateau Marmont on November 16. The reality star hosted the night with the help of her fellow Men of the Year cover stars: actor Jacob Elordi, designer Tom Ford, and rapper Travis Scott. Scott, notably, shares 5-year-old daughter Stormi Webster and 21-month-old son Aire Webster with Kardashian’s sister, Kylie Jenner. The Kardashian extended universe strikes again.
