Marilyn Monroe's classic gown was not harmed by Kim Kardashian
Key Takeaways:
- Kim Kardashian made headlines in May when she attended the Met Gala 2022 wearing Marilyn Monroe's legendary gown.
- The photo of the iconic dress that purports to be from "before" was taken before Ripley's purchased the outfit, according to TMZ.
- Kim received Marilyn's hair as well. One story said that she had ruined the outfit and her hair was false. According to TMZ, this has also been discredited.
Kim Kardashian made headlines in May when she wore Marilyn Monroe's famous gown to the Met Gala 2022. Earlier in June, sources claimed that the reality TV star had ruined the late Hollywood actor's garment. However, according to a fresh claim, Kim did not harm the gown.
Following the widespread distribution of images reportedly showing the dress and how often Kim Kardashian wore it on social media, a representative for Ripley's 'Believe It or Not!' purchased the outfit for $4.8 million in 2016 and defended Kim in an interview.
According to the representative's statement to TMZ, "'A lot of the seams are pulled and worn,' according to a report prepared on the dress's condition in early 2017. This is unsurprising given the material's fragility. 'There is puckering at the back by the hooks and eyes,' as well as other wear signs."
According to TMZ, the shot of the iconic dress that claims to be from 'before' was taken before Ripley's purchased the dress. The spokesman told the media source that Ripley's has been displaying the dress worldwide since it was purchased, a practice that has put the clothing at risk of deterioration.
"From the bottom of the Met steps, when Kim stepped into the dress, to the top, where the outfit was returned," Amanda Joiner, Ripley's Vice President of Publishing as well as Licensing, who was with Kim and the dress for the whole day at the Met Gala, said.
Marilyn Monroe wore the same garment, and she sang on President John F. Kennedy's birthday in 1962. After Ripley's initially declined to provide permission, Kim claims she shed 16 pounds (almost 7kg) to fit into the piece.
Marilyn's hair was also given to Kim. One story said that she had ruined the outfit and her hair was false. According to TMZ, this has also been discredited.