Kim Kardashian body paint magazine cover
Kim Kardashian appears on the cover of Re‑Edition magazine wearing nothing but body paint, in a bold artistic statement that blurs the line between fashion and illusion. The cover shoot features her body painted by artist Athena Paginton in a trompe l’œil style, mimicking garments from Gucci including what appears to be jeans, a ruffled shirt and a blazer.
In one reveal, Kardashian’s upper body is painted to appear as men’s formalwear an open white shirt, loosened tie and blazer while she wears genuine tailored trousers. The shoot is titled “All Business” and plays with the visual tension of “wearing nothing” yet appearing fully clad.
Her styling for the feature includes a short pixie haircut, which drew comparisons to her mother, Kris Jenner. The overall effect is provocative yet artistic, with body paint taking the place of fabric as a statement.
The reaction has been strong. Fans and fashion commentators alike have noted the creativity of the shoot and how it continues Kardashian’s history of bold magazine covers. Some critics highlight how such visuals challenge conventional ideas of clothing, body presentation and fashion boundaries.
In her own post sharing the images, Kardashian appeared to embrace the artistic concept behind the work rather than simply using it for shock value. The feature comes at a time when she is expanding her public persona beyond reality television into acting, business and image redefinition.
This cover shoot is also significant in how it intersects art, fashion and representation. Using the body as a canvas, the feature draws upon high-fashion visual language while inviting discussion about nudity, illusion and the meaning of “wearing clothes.” For Kardashian, it reinforces her place as both a pop-culture figure and a fashion provocateur.
