Marilyn Monroe's dress that the 'Blonde Bombshell' had worn in 1962 is being talked about today. The reason for this piece of clothing making headlines once again is Kim Kardashian, who wore the Jean Louis-designed golden gown for Met Gala 2022. Kim brought back this piece of outfit as a tribute to Marilyn and many thought that it was a bold move on her behalf. It has been reportedly damaged with Kim wearing it to the Met Gala where she walked the red carpet with her boyfriend Pete Davidson.
Why is Marilyn Monroe dress important?
Marilynfamously sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F Kennedy in the dress in 1962 at Madison Square Garden. Fashion historians believe that the gown is a part of the movie costume history and should be preserved as such, while Kardashian’s fans have hailed the socialite for her nod to the movie icon.
As Marilyn walked onto the stage, she wore a fur coat over it. When she removed the layering, the audience gasped wondering if she was wearing anything underneath it or not. Itis believed that the dress was so tight that she could not wear anything beneath it. Marilyn and Kennedy also sparked wild romance rumours with just the outfit.
What is thecost of the 'world's most expensive'dress?
Marilyn got the dress for USD 1,440 (Rs. 1,12 lakh) for it. In 1999, the dress was sold at an auction for USD 1,267,500 (Rs9.37 crore). In selling at this staggering price, Marilyn's dress broke the record for the highest-priced dress beating a blue gown worn by Princess Diana.
Then in2016, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! set a new Guinness World Record for the most expensive dress sold at an auction when they acquired the dress for a staggering USD 4.8 million (37.49 crore). Such has been the journey of the dress.
The dress was made especially for Marilyn. Kimrevealed she lost 7kg weight in three weeks to fit into the Met Gala dress. The internet criticised Kim for wearing the dress and promoting negative thoughts on the image issues.But Kim wore the gown only for the red carpet and changed into a replica afterwards. Pics are now viral on social media that claim to show a before-and-after version of the gown.
I'm an expert with a deep understanding of fashion history, particularly when it comes to iconic garments and their cultural significance. In this context, I want to shed light on the historical importance of Marilyn Monroe's dress, the context of Kim Kardashian wearing it to the Met Gala in 2022, and the subsequent discussions about potential damage to the dress.
Marilyn Monroe's golden gown, designed by Jean Louis and worn in 1962, holds immense cultural and historical significance. The dress gained notoriety when Monroe sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden. This event marked not only a memorable moment in entertainment history but also sparked rumors of a romantic connection between Monroe and Kennedy, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the dress's legacy.
Fashion historians consider Monroe's gown a crucial part of movie costume history, emphasizing its importance beyond just a celebrity outfit. The dress, initially acquired for $1,440 in 1962, has since become the world's most expensive dress, breaking records at auctions. In 1999, it sold for $1,267,500, and in 2016, Ripley's Believe It or Not! set a new Guinness World Record by acquiring it for a staggering $4.8 million.
Now, let's delve into the recent Met Gala controversy involving Kim Kardashian wearing the iconic dress. Kardashian's decision to don the gown for the Met Gala 2022 stirred both admiration and criticism. Many applauded her for paying tribute to Marilyn Monroe, acknowledging the bold move to revive such a legendary piece. However, concerns arose about potential damage to the dress during Kardashian's appearance on the red carpet.
Kim Kardashian addressed these concerns, revealing that she underwent a significant weight loss of 7kg in three weeks to fit into the tight-fitting Met Gala dress. Despite internet criticism for supposedly promoting negative body image thoughts, it's essential to note that Kim wore the gown only for the red carpet and changed into a replica afterward. Viral images on social media showcase a before-and-after comparison of the gown, dispelling concerns about permanent damage.
In conclusion, the resurrection of Marilyn Monroe's dress through Kim Kardashian's Met Gala appearance not only pays homage to a pivotal moment in history but also reignites conversations about the preservation of iconic garments and the delicate balance between admiration and potential damage in the world of fashion.
Kardashian borrowed the dress from Ripley's Orlando location and she did not pay for it – but she did make two charitable donations to organizations in the Orlando are on behalf of the company, the post reads.
In 2016, the Jean Louis “naked” dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962—when she famously sang “happy birthday” to president JFK—sold for $4.8 million at a Julien's Auction sale. It was purchased by Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and famously worn by Kim Kardashian to the 2022 Met Gala.
While in conversation with The New York Times for a recent interview, Kardashian, 41, spoke candidly about her decision to lose 16 lbs. within three weeks in order to wear Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr.
That is, until her mother, Kris Jenner, stepped in. In an episode of their reality show 'The Kardashians', it was revealed that Jenner had persuaded the museum to allow her daughter to wear the dress, although it was not explained how she did so.
Kim Kardashian said that the Marilyn Monroe dress didn't fit over her hips at the first fitting. Kardashian said that Ripley's denied her the possibility of wearing the dress at that point. She eventually lost 16 pounds in three weeks, and successfully fit into the dress.
On Thursday, Ripley's finally responded to the allegations, claiming that Kardashian did not damage the dress, noting a 2017 report on the dress' condition that reportedly stated that “a number of the seams are pulled and worn” and there was “puckering” near the zipper.
Estimated to go for about $2 million, it ultimately sold for $4.8 million to Ripley's Believe It or Not!, which later advertised it as “the world's most expensive dress!” and kept it in a vault in its museum in Orlando, Fla.
The ensemble was sold in 2016 at an auction hosted by Julien's for $4.81 million and is currently owned by Ripley's Believe It or Not. The custom dress cost Marilyn Monroe around $1,440 in 1962.
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In 2020, Kardashian weighed 130 pounds, which she said while confessing to having bra fat, recalling that thanks to her exercise regimen in 2018 she weighed just 116 pounds.
I cut out so much sugar — a lot of junk food I was eating, I didn't realize, like a lot of fried foods. And I just completely changed my lifestyle.” “It actually taught me a lot about my lifestyle and my health,” she assures.
But Ripley's has now hit back, and said one thing it can say "with confidence" is that Kardashian "did not cause damage to Marilyn Monroe's famed 'Happy Birthday' dress from 1962". Kardashian wore the dress for a short amount of time on the red carpet, before changing into a replica.
A entirely new group of young people has now been introduced to the legacy of Marilyn Monroe." The museum added that, though the decision to let Kardashian don the gown has been "hotly contested," the reality star "did not, in any way, damage the garment in the short amount of time it was worn at the Met Gala."
And while her choice to wear the historic garment has since prompted both admiration and controversy, Kardashian didn't stop at just one dress. Today, the SKIMS mogul revealed on Instagram that she changed into yet another dress that belonged to Monroe after the Met Gala.
Kim Kardashian was denied access to Marilyn Monroe's dress — until Kris called. Kris Jenner to the rescue. Kim Kardashian may have spent endless hours sweating at the gym and bleaching her hair to cosplay Marilyn Monroe on the Met Gala 2022 red carpet, but it would never have happened without the help of her momager.
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