Luann de Lesseps Reacts with Humor to Kim Kardashian’s 2025 Met Gala Look: “After All, Darlings…”

May 7, 2025: Luann de Lesseps is taking comparisons to Kim Kardashian’s 2025 Met Gala look in stride—and with a healthy dose of humor.

The Real Housewives of New York City star and cabaret performer became an unexpected part of Met Gala discourse after fans began drawing parallels between her signature cabaret style and Kim Kardashian’s dramatic red carpet ensemble. One user joked on X (formerly Twitter) on May 6, “Kim paying homage to @CountessLuann was my favorite part of #MetGala last night,” prompting Luann to respond with a string of laughing emojis.

Luann further embraced the comparison on her Instagram Story, posting a side-by-side photo of her and Kim’s similar looks. “It’s no secret I love my @philiptreacy hats,” she wrote. “After all darlings, he was the hatter for the Queen of England.”

Kim Kardashian, styled by Jahleel Weaver, arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art wearing a bold black leather gown by Chrome Hearts, paired with a sleek black hat crafted by Stephen Jones Millinery. Her accessories included layers of Moussaieff diamond necklaces and glimmering earrings, completing the powerful silhouette.

While Kim has not publicly addressed the comparisons to Luann, she explained the artistic inspirations behind her look. In a May 6 Instagram post, Kim credited music legends Lenny Kravitz, Jimi Hendrix, and Miles Davis as her style muses, aligning with this year’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, and the dress code, “Tailored for You.”

“Inspired by Lenny Kravitz, a modern dandy whose fluid, bold aesthetic—alongside icons like Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis—pioneered distinct and culturally significant aesthetics,” Kim wrote. “Lenny’s signature Chrome Hearts style perfectly captures the spirit of this theme—Black style, razor-sharp tailoring, and dandy tradition.”

Whether intentional or coincidental, the fashion twinning moment brought a touch of cabaret flair to the biggest night in fashion—and Luann, true to form, is here for it.