Kim Kardashian ditches drag king style for sultry look on red carpet, celebrating controversial GQ Men of the Year cover

Kim Kardashian was back to her typical feminine roots as she led the star-studded arrivals at GQ’s Men of the Year celebration in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

The reality TV star, 43, sparked controversy for covering the men’s magazine’s special issue — which some branded ‘dumb and super insensitive’ — despite being a female.

Kim brushed off the controversy as she made her way down the red carpet in a racy suede dress that showed off her curves.

The mother-of-four’s frock had a 𝑠e𝑥y low back, a halter neckline and gothic cross-shaped embroidery.

Instead of her signature raven hair, she threw on a long, dirty blonde wig that fell to her waist.

Wow! Kim Kardashian was back to her typical feminine roots as she led the star-studded arrivals at GQ’s Men of the Year celebration in Los Angeles on Thursday night

Kim brushed off the controversy as she made her way down the red carpet in a racy suede dress that showed off her curves

Kim’s go-to makeup artist Ariel gave the superstar a sultry brown smokey eye and a glossy nude lip for the night.

The SKIMS founder oozed confidence while showing off her look for the cameras ahead of the ceremony.

Thursday night’s awards honored a selection of people who have shaped culture, fashion, entertainment and sport in 2023.

Kim was branded Tycoon Of The Year after launching Skims menswear, and posed in an androgynous suit and tie for the cover spread, taking to Instagram to share: ‘Hi! I’m the GQ Man of the Year!’

As well as Kim, Jacob Elordi and rapper Travis Scott landed US covers this year.

Since Kim’s cover was unveiled, GQ has faced online criticism for making a woman one of the ‘Men Of The Year’ cover stars.

Kim is not the first female to cover the annual edition, following on from Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Scarlett Johansson — but this didn’t dissuade naysayers from feeling as though it was ‘taking away from the successful men.’

Kim’s fellow cover star Jacob Elordi seemed unbothered by the online chatter as he arrived at Thursday’s celebration.

The Euphoria star, 26, channeled his recent Elvis portrayal by rocking a boxy black pinstripe jacket, pants and a pastel yellow shirt with a large collar.

The hunk was supported by his on/off girlfriend Olivia Jade — though they walked the red carpet separately.

Jade, 24, put on a busty display as she styled a tiny bralette with an oversized sequin jacket with matching maxi skirt.

Blondie: Instead of her signature raven hair, she threw on a long, dirty blonde wig that fell to her waist

Flattering fit: The mother-of-four’s sultry frock had a 𝑠e𝑥y low back and a halter neckline

Glam: Kim’s go-to makeup artist Ariel gave the superstar a sultry brown smokey eye and a glossy nude lip for the night

Thursday night’s awards honored a selection of people who have shaped culture, fashion, entertainment and sport in 2023

Details: Kim’s dress had gothic cross-shaped embroidery and gold hardware

Excited: Kim looked excited for her red carpet moment

Claws: Kim had a claw-like manicure and her fingers decked out with rings

Dazzled: Paris Hilton dazzled in a sparkly gray sequin gown with a stylish cowl neck

Blondie: The socialite, 42, let her signature blonde hair tumbled down her chest in waves and she popped on a glossy peach lip

Peek-a-boo: A pair of shiny silver heels poked out from under the hem of Paris’ floor-length frock

Hunk: Kim’s fellow cover star Jacob Elordi seemed unbothered by the online chatter as he arrived at Thursday’s celebration

Supportive: Jacob was supported by his on/off girlfriend Olivia Jade — though they walked the red carpet separately

Chic: Olivia Rodrigo looked chic for the occasion in a flirty LBD

She had on sky-high heels that showed off her shiny black pedicure

Angelic: Alessandra Ambrosio stunned onlookers as she slipped her supermodel figure into an angelic white dress

Glam in green: Lorde flashed her chiseled abs while rocking a silky green dress with a bold stomach cut-out. Keeping the look monochrome, the singer-songwriter slipped on sheer green tights and sandals

Paris Hilton dazzled in a sparkly gray sequin gown with a stylish cowl neck.

The socialite, 42, let her signature blonde hair tumbled down her chest in waves and she popped on a glossy peach lip.

A pair of shiny silver heels poked out from under the hem of Paris’ floor-length frock.

Olivia Rodrigo looked chic for the occasion in a flirty LBD and sky-high heels.

The 20-year-old Grammy Award-winner’s dress had fun fringe with gold detail on the bust.

The Driver’s License hitmaker styled her hair in an updo and opted for minimal makeup.

Alessandra Ambrosio stunned onlookers as she slipped her supermodel figure into an angelic white dress.

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel, 42, gave her look a goth flair by rocking blood red nails and sultry eyeliner.

Lorde flashed her chiseled abs while rocking a silky green dress with a bold stomach cut-out.

Keeping the look monochrome, the singer-songwriter slipped on sheer green tights and sandals.

Shiva Baby star Rachel Sennott showed plenty of underboob by rocking a skin-tight black dress with racy side cut-outs.

For an edgy touch, the actress, 28, layered up with a black vinyl trench coat that she slowly stripped off for the cameras.

Sultry: Shiva Baby star Rachel Sennott showed plenty of underboob by rocking a skin-tight black dress with racy side cut-outs

For an edgy touch, the actress, 28, layered up with a black vinyl trench coat that she slowly stripped off for the cameras

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