Historians Are FURIOUS Kim Kardashian Wore Marilyn Monroe’s Dress -- But The Actress’ Estate Says…
04.05.2022 - 20:41
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Kim Kardashian rocking Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2022 Met Gala was a moment, but not everyone was loving it.
Experts are now calling out the reality star for her “irresponsible and unnecessary” decision to wear Monroe’s famous “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress at the fashion event on Monday night, and their criticisms are rather harsh!
If you didn’t know, the slim-fit and bedazzled gown Kim wore was originally created for Monroe in 1962 for John F. Kennedy’s birthday celebration. It’s one of the actress’s most iconic moments, making the dress extra special. But has its value been tarnished by the SKIMS founder?!
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Dr. Justine De Young, a professor of fashion history at the Fashion Institute of Technology, spoke out to People about the shocking outfit choice on Tuesday, slamming Kardashian for “risking the historic dress just so she could enjoy an “ego-boost,” saying:
Like many fans, she also hated the way the 41-year-old gloated about losing 16 pounds in three weeks to fit into the dress, adding:
Meanwhile, Monroe historian and collector Scott Fortner thinks the whole thing is a “cause for concern,” telling the outlet:
Scott has one of the world’s largest collections of Marilyn’s personal property, and because of that, he sincerely believes the American icon would have wanted the dress to stay uniquely hers, explaining:
Not only was it made especially for her, but Marilyn went through an incredibly detailed fitting to perfectly match the dress to her body, he continued:
All that is jeopardized now that Pete Davidson’s girlfriend took it upon herself to wear the gown, he noted:
And he’s not even convinced that Kim’s diet allowed