Kid Cudi Wears $1 Million USD KAWS x Ben Baller Chain to Met Gala 2021

An iced-out centerpiece for his fit.

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Kid Cudi has been known to push the boundaries of fashion, and this year’s Met Gala 2021 is no exception.

The Man on the Moon artist came decked in a street style-inspired fit that saw Cudi in vibrant head-to-toe Louis Vuitton. The hip-hop artist was fitted in a flowing skirt and an oversized sweatshirt. To round out the ensemble, Cudi appears to be wearing an aqua-green translucent pair of Louis Vuitton kicks. While his drip was already turning heads, Cudi’s grooming plays a huge part in his Met Gala look. He sported a bright green hairdo to match the neon hues of the rest of his outfit, paired with heavy black eyeliner surrounding his eyes. His aesthetic comes together as one of the most intriguing visions on the Met Gala carpet.

The centerpiece of the outfit, however, seems to be the blinged-out accessory around his neck. Cudi sports a one-of-one commissioned piece by KAWS x Ben Baller rumored to be around the $1 million USD mark. The piece features a miniature version of KAWS’ iconic Holiday Space figure in a full astronaut suit. According to Ben Baller, the compartment is a fully functional backpack, as well. Take a look below for a closer look at Kid Cudi’s iced-out necklace.

In other fashion news, WHO DECIDES WAR SS22 delivered a discussion on duality.

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For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast's global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.

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