Kim Kardashian ditches drag king look for sultry dress and long blonde hair on red carpet to celebrate landing controversial cover of GQ's Men of the Year

Kim Kardashian was back to her typical feminine roots as she led the star-studded arrivals at GQ's Men of the Year celebrating in Los Angeles on Thursday night. 

The reality TV star, 43, sparked controversy for covering the men's magazine's special issue — which some branded 'dumb and super insensitive' — despite being a female.

Kim brushed off the controversy as she made her way down the red carpet in a racy suede dress that showed off her curves.

The mother-of-four's frock had a sexy low back, a halter neckline and gothic cross-shaped embroidery.

Instead of her signature raven hair, she threw on a long, dirty blonde wig that fell to her waist. 

Kim's go-to makeup artist Ariel gave the superstar a sultry brown smokey eye and a glossy nude lip for the night.

The SKIMS founder oozed confidence while showing off her look for the cameras ahead of the ceremony. 

Thursday night's awards honored a selection of people who have shaped culture, fashion, entertainment and sport in 2023.

Kim was branded Tycoon Of The Year after launching Skims menswear, and posed in an androgynous suit and tie for the cover spread, taking to Instagram to share: 'Hi! I’m the GQ Man of the Year!'

As well as Kim, Jacob Elordi and rapper Travis Scott landed US covers this year.

Since Kim's cover was unveiled, GQ has faced online criticism for making a woman one of the 'Men Of The Year' cover stars.

Kim is not the first female to cover the annual edition, following on from Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Scarlett Johansson — but this didn't dissuade naysayers who felt as though it was 'taking away from the successful men.'