Marilyn Monroe dress is said to have been damaged after being worn by Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala. The dress now shows signs of tearing and some crystals are missing or hanging from it.
Ripley’s Denies Kim Kardashian Damage Marilyn Monroe Dress
“Ripley’s Believe It or Not! ‘Rejected allegations that Kim Kardashian damaged Marilyn Monroe‘s iconic “Happy Birthday Mr President” dress at the Met Gala after photos were posted online that allegedly damaged to the multi-million dollar dress.
On Thursday, the museum responded to backlash against Kardashian and her own team after a private collector of Monroe memorabilia, Scott Fortner, posted before and after pictures of the car dresses in 2016 and a month after the 2022 Met Gala.
“Kim Kardashian’s walk up the Metropolitan Museum’s stairs at this year’s Met Gala has caused quite the stir, but one thing it did not directly cause is the reported damage to Marilyn Monroe’s famed ‘Happy Birthday’ dress from 1962,” the museum said. “Ripley’s decision to let this garment have a Met Gala moment has been hotly contested, so we’re here to set the record straight.”
The Q&A in the slides included mention that a condition report from 2017 noted “a number of the seams are pulled and worn. This is not surprising given how delicate the material is. There is puckering at the back by the hooks and eyes.”
The Q&A in the slides included mention that a condition report from 2017 noted “a number of the seams are pulled and worn. This is not surprising given how delicate the material is. There is puckering at the back by the hooks and eyes.”
When asked about Kardashian’s response to the damage controversy, a rep approved Ripley’s statement without further comment.
Ripley’s said it allowed Kardashian to wear the dress to keep Monroe’s legacy alive.
“Our mission is to both entertain and educate visitors and fans, and sparking conversations like the discourse around Marilyn Monroe’s dress does just that,” the company said. “No matter which side of the debate you are on, the historical importance of the dress has not been negated, but rather highlighted. A entirely new group of young people have now been introduced to the legacy of Marilyn Monroe.”
Well, folks. Believe it…or not!