Keeping up with Kim Kardashian's closet: 44 photos that chart her style journey

The reality TV star and multi-hyphenate has seen the highs – and lows – of many a best-dressed list in her time

Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, in traditional dirndl dresses, attend Oktoberfest on September 25, 2006 in Munich, Germany. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a silver mini dress, arrives at the MTV Australia Awards at the Australian Technology Park on April 26, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

Khloe and Kim Kardashian, in a scarf and jeans, attend a press conference at the Museum of Contemporary Art on April 29, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a black bead-encrusted dress, attends the launch of the new Jimmy Choo boutique at Castlereagh Street on April 30, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a fishtail gown, attends the Golden Nymph awards at Grimaldi Forum on June 12, 2008 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a LBD, arrives at the Grimaldi Forum during the Monte Carlo Television Festival on June 9, 2009 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a strapless mini, and Kris Kardashian at the Monte Carlo Television Festival on June 10, 2009 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a sequinned gown, arrives at the closing ceremony of the Monte Carlo Television Festival on June 11, 2009 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a leather jacket and striped dress, makes an in-store appearance at Optus on April 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a monochrome gown, and Greta Van Susteren arrive at the MSNBC afterparty following the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on May 1, 2010 in Washington, DC. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a ruffled mini and blazer, leaves the Ritz hotel on September 15, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a white halterneck, and Kris Humphries arrive at the Amber Lounge Fashion Monaco show on May 27, 2011 in Monaco. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a strapless evening gown, attends Glamour Women of the Year Awards on June 7, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Gucci, poses during her fragrance launch at Debenhams on June 8, 2011 in London, England. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in a fur stole, attends the Kanye West show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Halle Freyssinet on March 6, 2012 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Emilio Pucci, launches her fragrance at the Rose Club on May 18, 2012 in London, UK. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Elie Saab, arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against Aids gala during the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2012 in Cap D'Antibes, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Stephane Rolland, attends the MTV EMAs at Festhalle Frankfurt on November 11, 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Givenchy, and Kanye West attend the Givenchy show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2013 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Givenchy, and Kanye West attend the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2013. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Givenchy, and Kanye West attend the Givenchy show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2013 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Stephane Rolland, attends the Stephane Rolland show as part of Paris Fashion Week Haute on January 21, 2014 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Lanvin, arrives for the Met Gala in New York on May 5, 2014. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Valentino, attends the Valentino show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 9, 2014 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Ralph & Russo, attends the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House on September 2, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, in Lanvin, attend the Lanvin show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2015 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Jean Paul Gaultier, arrives for the 57th annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2015. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in a draped midi dress, at Marionnaud Champs Elysees on April 15, 2015 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, in Sophie Theallet, arrive at the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 21, 2015. EPA

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, in Balmain, arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on August 30, 2015. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Balmain, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2016. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Lan Yu Couture, attends the De Grisogono Party at the annual 69th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2016 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Galliano, and Kayne West arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York on August 28, 2016. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Givenchy, attends a Buro 24/7 party as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2016 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Tom Ford, arrives at the Lacma Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, California, on November 4, 2017. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Vivienne Westwood, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Versace, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Versace, arrives at the MTV Movie and TV Awards at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, on June 16, 2018. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Louis Vuitton, attends the Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian, in Gucci, arrives at the Lacma Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, California, on November 3, 2018. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Thierry Mugler, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2019. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Versace, arrives at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on September 14, 2019. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Versace, arrives at the People's Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on November 10, 2019. EPA

Kim Kardashian, in Alexander McQueen, and Kanye West attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 9, 2020. EPA

Kim Kardashian wears Marilyn Monroe's dress for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York. AFP

Is there any figure in the public eye quite as divisive as Kim Kardashian?

The red carpet regular, who has evolved from reality TV star to entrepreneur, activist and trainee lawyer, is one of those love 'em or hate 'em figures of popular culture.

First known as a friend of socialite Paris Hilton, Kardashian found fame with the TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which first premiered in 2007.

Then followed modelling, endorsement deals, legions of social media followers, an app and a fragrance and beauty line.

In recent years, the mother of four has diversified her portfolio even further, setting up a shapewear company, lobbying for prison reform in the US, and announcing her intention to follow in her father's footsteps and pass the bar to become a qualified lawyer.

And, it seems, Kardashian's style journey has been as varied as her CV.

The Skims founder, 39, has evolved from championing the sartorial hallmarks of the 2000s (flared jeans and bodycon dresses, anyone?) to one of the red carpet's biggest risk takers (think Latex minis and gloved gowns).

Here, we offer a red carpet retrospective to see how the star's style has evolved throughout her varied career.

Scroll through the gallery above to see more images of Kim Kardashian West through the years.