So, maybe those really were all bulls**t? Interestingly, the original claim that the gown was damaged came from the same account that accused Ripley’s of gifting Kim a fake lock of Marilyn’s hair, a claim that has also been debunked. So, is Ripley’s telling the truth or are they just trying to protect Kim from the hate?
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We also know that Kim couldn’t even zip the dress over her butt despite completing a controversial diet regime beforehand. Related: Kim Is Totally ‘Head Over Heels’ For Pete Davidson Following Their Vacay!Īfter seeing all those photos - and there were many from various angles - it’s hard to believe the dress didn’t take any kind of beating. “From the bottom of the Met steps, where Kim got into the dress, to the top where it was returned, the dress was in the same condition it started in.” Then there’s also a statement from Amanda Joiner, Ripley’s VP of Publishing and Licensing (who was with Kim during the event), denying the rumors that The Kardashians star ruined Monroe’s original dress, explaining: So, if this is true, that means they are suggesting the “before” photos now going viral would have been taken before Ripley’s acquired the famous fashion statement? Or at least all that damage had already been accounted for before the Met? Hmm.Īlso, the rep insisted that the company often displays the gold outfit around the world - a process that always puts the piece at risk for potential damage, no matter how hard they try to avoid that. There is puckering at the back by the hooks and eyes,’ among other instances of damage.” This is not surprising given how delicate the material is.
“A report written on the dress’s condition in early 2017 states, ‘a number of the seams are pulled and worn. On Thursday, a representative for Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, who bought the dress in 2016 for $4.8 million, claimed the gown was NOT damaged at all, especially not when Kim was wearing it! They told TMZ: Yes, you read that right.A post shared by The Marilyn Monroe Collection needless to say, historians and fans weren’t happy!! But do they have a reason to be mad? Maybe not! Sharing a bunch of videos and images that trace her journey from the dressing room to the red carpet, Kim Kardashian said that the inspiration for her outfit was the T-shirt. Now, in a new Instagram post, the Keeping Up With Kardashians star has shared the reasoning behind her interpretation of the theme.
The only visible element was her hair, which was styled in a ponytail. The mask covered her face, mouth, eyes and head. Nearly 400 actors, poets, performers and athletes attended the Manhattan soiree on Monday and put their best foot forward to adhere to the theme, "In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion." But it was Kim Kardashian who captured people's imagination as she appeared in a black Balenciaga gown with a matching mask and train.
And in true style, the model and entrepreneur left fashion lovers across the world with their mouths wide open with her appearance at the Met Gala 2021.
You can always trust Kim Kardashian to make a statement.