On May 3rd, Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West were crowned by Vogue Magazine as the 2016 Costume Institute Gala"s best-dressed couple.
It wasn"t always the case for Kimmy, though.
At one point, she could have served as the poster child for Bebe, Wet Seal or Macy"s junior section.
We"re talking hoops, faux Missoni knits and stiletto boots found in most Nine West stores circa 2006.
For those of you who graduated college in or around 2005, prepare yourself for the most painful trip down memory lane.
Because before there was Arty Kim, there was Bebe Kim.
1. Rock & Republic Spring Collection Party 2006
Let the record show that Kim was billed by Getty Images in the photo description as a “celebrity stylist.” Left out, unfortunately, was her other claim to fame: Nick Lachey’s one-time movie date.
2. ‘SiCKO’ Special Screening
I remember this sartorial phase well. I thought bold shapes from INC were all the rage. I was mistaken.
3. People’s Choice Nominations 2007
That is….a scoop-neck dress that falls conveniently below the boobs, paired with a crisp shirt featuring poofy-sleeve detail. I owned a similar blouse from Anne Taylor.
4. Miami Swim Week 2007
Bodycon dress jokes aside, Kim looked insanely amazing in this photo, taken at Ashley Paige’s fashion show as part of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Miami Swim. Kardashian and her two sisters shot a campaign for Paige at Joe Francis’ Mexican villa, which was featured on an early episode of ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians.’
5. Jay-Z’s ‘Kingdom Come’ Album Launch
Future Kim would like to know B) Is Kanye there? A) why are you wearing that?
6. Trump Vodka Launch Party at Les Deux
1) Les Deux 2) Trump Vodka, which is currently priced at $ 39.99 for 1L. Also, Kim’s fur shawl, tan boots and matching bag. All of it belongs in a 2007 time capsule, to be opened by a 73-year-old Lauren Conrad.