New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Fashion mogul Kim Kardashian arrived in an ethereal Maison Margiela couture gown at the fifth Academy Gala, but it wasn't the dress that stole the spotlight-it was the mask.

Her look featured a nude-hued, body-skimming gown that shimmered subtly under the lights, paired with dramatic sleeves that billowed like soft silk wings. Draped elegance met futuristic edge when Kim appeared with her face veiled in sheer fabric, transforming the red carpet into a performance space.

"I decided to add the mask last minute," Kim told Variety with a laugh. "I had full hair and makeup done-sorry, Mario!" she added, referring to her long-time artist, Mario Dedivanovic. The ensemble, she explained, resonated with her "Skims aesthetic...