Kim Kardashian Brings the Drama in Waist-Snatching Gown as She Arrives at the DVF Awards in Venice

Kim Kardashian Brings the Drama in Waist-Snatching Gown as She Arrives at the DVF Awards in Venice
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Kardashian was recently seen around Italy spending time with her daughter North West, 12, who also accompanied her mom for the star-studded Venice film circuit.

The Kardashians star took part in the city's star-studded film festival while attending Diane von Furstenberg's 16th DVF Awards on Aug. 28, where she was presented the DVF Leadership Award among five honorees celebrated for their commitment "to improving the lives of other women," a website for the event reads. The ceremony also honors trailblazing women who advocate for various causes, such as climate change, immigration, the fight against human trafficking, gender equality and prevention of violence against women.

Kardashian, 44, wore a head-turning lilac-gray gown designed with a high neckline, floor-grazing cape sleeves and a body-hugging silhouette that cinched her waist. She kept her hair down in a sleek middle-parted look and wore metallic lipstick to complete her glam.

Before making a stylish entrance at the ceremony, the SKIMS mogul was photographed hanging out with her oldest, North West, 12, around Italy.

On Aug. 22, the mother-daughter duo stepped out in Rome wearing coordinating outfits with the American Horror Story actress clad in a slinky black lace dress and North rocking a bowtie and corset minidress with a pleated skirt.

Shortly after, Kardashian and her mini-me traveled to Venice for the teen's first time at the film festival. On their Aug. 28 outing, Kardashian wore a hooded black dress and slingback heels while North rocked a pinstriped collared dress and chunky combat boots.

Kardashian was last in Venice to watch her friends, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos, get married on June 27 in a black-tie ceremony on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. She was among the many attending the multi-day celebrations. The guest list also included her mom, Kris Jenner, and sisters Khloé Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

She kicked off her parade of designer looks with a daring arrival ensemble by Balenciaga. For the welcome party at the Madonna dell'Orto church, Kardashian slipped into a figure-hugging snakeskin dress. For the ceremony, she upped the glam in a skintight black bejeweled gown and a massive diamond necklace.

Kardashian shared behind-the-scenes photos from the celebration on Instagram, including photos with Khloé, who wore a plunging baby pink dress and feathered shawl. "A wedding with my birthday girl," she wrote.