I think it's a lesson that spontaneous things can be done, says Hay. We are now in an era, even though we're still taking wholesale orders, where we can really be flexible and just make a couple of pieces and make a video. That's an interesting change in the business, and we're both exploring how to reach our audiences in different ways and with different projects.

I was even more intrigued when I noticed that, since her debut, a cottage industry of sexy, affordable versions of her costumes had sprung up. So when I first entertained the possibility of testing out one of these iterations, my first stop was Yandy, a hub for saucy lingerie but also delightfully risque party costumes. Think: skin-baring firefighters, SWAT teams, steampunks, and zombies. Unsurprisingly, Yandy already had a Kardashian costume that was close enough to Kardashian's Met gala look, but with a racy twist. In lieu of complete coverage, the decolletage was www.goldengoosers.com fully on show; meanwhile, the T-shirt came in the form of a sheer cape.

In the meantime, Shayk is happy to help out anyone who's enamored of her killer outfits. I'll be sharing my styling secrets and tips, she says. Ultimately, I appreciate the shock jock appeal of Balenciaga's Golden Goose Sale shoes. But I wonder if these are truly wearable in a fashion way.

Adding a long sleeve sweater or work shirt layered underneath would instantly extend its wearability to all year round. In the mood for shoes Stella McCartney's woven flats were a hit for those who opted not to show their toes during a pedicure-less season, while The Row's flat bare sandals are an instant summer classic you'll look forward to wearing again next summer.