Nahla Zayed Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi creates a dramatic 500-hour couture gown for Kim Kardashian, combining crocodile-embossed leather, Chantilly lace and cascading suede fringe for a striking New York red-carpet appearance.
Kim Kardashian brought a dramatic couture moment to the New York City premiere of All’s Fair Season 2, stepping onto the red carpet in a custom creation by Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi, founder of Ashi Studio. Styled by Law Roach, the pale grey gown was a study in contrasting textures, bringing together crocodile-embossed leather, delicate Chantilly lace and cascading suede fringe in a design that felt both sculptural and intricate.
Known for its distinctive approach to haute couture, Ashi Studio took a particularly detailed direction with this creation. Rather than relying on traditional eveningwear embellishments, the gown played with the contrast between structured leather, sheer lace and fluid suede, allowing each material to contribute to the overall silhouette.
At its centre was a carefully constructed corset bodice, with leather panels tracing Kardashian’s figure to create an exaggerated hourglass shape. Delicate Chantilly lace introduced a softer element across the torso, balancing the more defined structure of the leather. The off-the-shoulder neckline further highlighted the gown’s sculptural construction, while a wide leather choker added another defining detail to the look.
The design continued with a floor-length skirt covered in long suede cords that cascaded towards the hem. Their movement brought a different dimension to the otherwise structured silhouette, creating a striking contrast between the gown’s fitted bodice and its flowing lower half. Finished with a dramatic trailing hem, the creation made a strong impression from every angle.
Reportedly requiring more than 500 hours of specialised craftsmanship, the custom Ashi Studio gown was as much about the work behind the design as it was about its red-carpet impact. From the precision of the corsetry to the placement of the leather panels and the intricate suede detailing, every element contributed to a look built around texture, proportion and construction.
For the rest of the appearance, Kardashian kept her styling relatively restrained, allowing the gown to remain the focus. Her hair was pulled back into a sleek high ponytail, with two fine strands left loose to frame her face. Sharp black winged eyeliner and a nude lip defined the beauty look, while oversized diamond studs and a statement ring added a final touch of glamour.
The appearance offered another high-profile moment for Mohammed Ashi, whose work continues to bring a distinctive perspective to the international couture conversation. For this particular red-carpet outing, the designer moved beyond familiar eveningwear codes, using unexpected materials and intricate craftsmanship to create a look that was difficult to overlook.
