Kim Kardashian poses solo on EMAs red carpet in gaudy Gothic gown... before joining Kanye West inside

They've made no secret of their romance since they started dating earlier this year.
So it was quite a surprise to see Kim Kardashian walking the red carpet alone at the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday night.
Even though her boyfriend Kanye West was actually in attendance, he stayed firmly behind-the-scenes at the Frankfurt bash.
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Crazy train: Kim Kardashian promised her Twitter followers she was planning a 'special' outfit for the MTV Europe Music Awards

After a weekend promoting her new clothing line in London, Kim was obviously feeling very confident about her knack for fashion.

 

The reality TV star looked sassy and defiant in a dramatic black gown which featured a plunging neckline and elaborate train.
While some fans might assume that the eye-catching look is a result of some helpful styling by Kim's boyfriend Kanye, it seems that the dress was all her own choosing.

Vinyl countdown: It was unclear what Kim's dress was made of, but it's definitely not from Dorothy Perkins

She confided in her sixteen million Twitter followers about her outfit plans for the evening.
She wrote: 'I'm wearing the coolest Stephane Rolland dress for tonight's MTV Awards! Hope you guys like it!'
Kim also admitted that she was watching Disney films while getting ready, which might explain why she arrived dressed like a younger version of Ursula from The Little Mermaid.

Where's he been hiding? Kim joined boyfriend Kanye West at the VIP Glamour area

Casette girl: Kim's dress looked similar to a tape that had been eaten mid-play

She said: 'Watching "Beauty & The Beast" while glamming up for the awards! This is probably my favorite Disney movie, along with Aladdin!'
While Kim's dress is unusual, with the train resembling the chewed-up innards of a cassette, her decision to go to Stephane Rolland for a high-profile event frock is not.
Back in July, Kim and Kanye enjoyed a date to his couture show in Paris, which Kim was very enthusiastic about.

Dark vision: As well as an unusual dress, Kim wore a pair of unusual - and uncomfortable looking - shoes

Taking to the stage: Kim presented the Best Song Award to Carly Rae Jepsen

At the time she tweeted: 'His clothes are so next level beautiful!!!'

The petite brunette teamed the frock with an uncomfortable looking pair of shoes that had black tips on the toes and matching ankle straps, but were otherwise clear.
The 32-year old reality TV icon later presented the Best Song award to Carly Rae Jepsen.

Let's party: Kim poses with Rita Ora - who has been romantically linked to her brother Rob - and Taylor Swift

Gangnam style: Kim poses with South Korean pop star Psy

Nervous? Kim posted a Instagram photo of her backstage ahead of her awards presentation

MTV EMAs Full List of Winners

Best Song - Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe

Best New Act - One Direction

Best Female Act - Taylor Swift

Best Male Act - Justin Bieber

Best Pop Act - Justin Bieber

Best Live Act - Taylor Swift

Best Hip Hop - Nicki Minaj

Best Rock Act - Linkin Park

Best Electronic Act - David Guetta

Best Alternative Act - Lana Del Rey

Best Video - Gangnam Style (Psy)

Best Look - Taylor Swift

Biggest Fans - One Direction

Best Worldwide Act - Han Geng

Best World Stage - Justin Bieber

Best Push - Carly Rae Jepsen

  Global Icon - Whitney Houston