On Wednesday, Kim Kardashian, 43, brought back the Marilyn Monroe glamour in a new photo shoot she shared on Instagram. The reality star posed in a tiny animal-print bikini, sporting a Marilyn-worthy platinum blonde hairstyle. While Kardashian didn't specify if the mostly black-and-white photos—styled by Soki Mak and photographed by Michael Bailey Gates—were for a particular magazine or brand partnership, they quickly captured attention.
Kardashian showcased her famous curves in a spotted bandeau-style top, cheeky briefs, and a matching eye mask by iconic leather brand Zana Bayne. Her hair, styled by Chris Appleton, was a perfectly blown-out short crop reminiscent of Monroe's, and makeup artist Kali Kennedy completed the look with skinny eyebrows.
Friends and fans immediately noticed the nod to the iconic blonde. Model Winnie Harlow commented, “So. you’re telling me this isn’t Marilyn Monroe?” Many fans echoed the sentiment, with one saying, “Monroe Style elegance & sexy,” and another calling Kardashian “such an icon.” One popular comment remarked that the shoot evoked “a Marilyn Monroe tigers 1960s era vibe,” referencing a photo shoot Monroe did on the set of the 1957 film *The Prince and the Showgirl* with a stuffed tiger toy.
This isn't the first time Kardashian has channeled Monroe. She famously wore Monroe's dress to the 2022 Met Gala, paired with a white fur jacket and bleached hair. After the red carpet, she swapped the original dress for a replica and later changed into another iconic Monroe look post-ball. Months later, she embodied Monroe again for a Dolce & Gabbana campaign, complete with platinum waves.
Kardashian is renowned for her daring fashion choices, and her latest photo shoot continues to celebrate the timeless allure of Marilyn Monroe.