The car garage that became an unusual fashion house... for Kim Kardashian
Summary
A car repair garage in Kent, England, painted an orange fibreglass breastplate worn by Kim Kardashian at the 2026 Met Gala, a major fashion event in New York. The outfit was created by artists Keir Malem and Patrick Whitaker in collaboration with pop artist Allen Jones and took three weeks to complete.Key Facts
- The garage, MPS Body & Paint, is located in Lydd, Kent.
- Owner Martyn Smith painted the breastplate in 24 hours after being asked by the designers.
- The breastplate was made from a mould of a 1969 sculpture called Hatstand by Allen Jones.
- Kim Kardashian traveled to England twice to get the outfit fitted.
- The paint color was chosen carefully to match the event's theme, "Fashion is Art."
- The designers Malem and Whitaker worked closely with Kardashian, who was very happy with the result.
- Social media showed strong interest in the painted breastplate after photos were shared.
- The garage owner said the outfit looked great both in the workshop and on Kardashian at the Gala.
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