While she looked incredible at the start of the night, it turns out wearing strings of beads is not the most practical choice on any sort of evening out. 

While she stepped out of the car, Kim, 42, looked like could easily trip up over the strands of pearls in her killer heels.

And sadly she did get herself in a bit of a taffle, because minutes later, the strings of pearls were pictured looking broken and hanging from the garment in shreds. 

The fashion icon left a trail of pearls on the floor and shocked Kim could be seen looking down at the damage as she ran inside the hotel, cutting her night short. 

Earlier that night, she and her ex Pete Davidson enjoyed a friendly reunion inside, as they led the fun-loving stars partying the night away at the event.

Kim and Pete, 29, who split in August 2022 after a nine-month romance, proved there was no bad blood between them as they chatted with singer Usher, 44 at the exclusive bash inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Pete, who is now dating Chase Sui Wonders, shot a busty Kim a warm smile and stared into her eyes during the chat, as a grinning Usher looked on

Pete returned to the Met Gala solo on Monday - one year after he and now-ex Kim made waves with a loved-up appearance at the event.

A cheery Pete, wore a graphic print tee, purple leather trousers and a tailored coat as he posed.

He paired this with a black bucket hat and shades, a chain and gloves as he happily posed.

The star also posed up with Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh at the event, with the pair looking delighted.

Pete and Kim went their separate ways after nine months in August 2022 -  an insider told us that the pair ha decided to just be friends - citing  demanding schedules and the long distance as Pete worked on a project in Australia.

A source close to Pete also confirmed the split to DailyMail.com at the time. 

Elsewhere at the bash, Jared Leto, who dressed up as Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette in a furry full body costume, posed up with Kim, Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

The Oscar-winner, 51,  took off his gigantic cat head to join the glamorous trio at the table ahead of a lavish dinner.

Stars including Lea Michele and Vanessa Hudgens were seen partying the night away, while Cardi B and a feline Doja Cat larked around for the cameras while Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban danced at their table.

Margot Robbie and Olivia Wilde looked incredibly elegant as they joined forces for a snap while Jimmy Fallon enjoyed a catch-up with tennis icon Roger Federer and his BFF Gigi Hadid.