Kim Kardashian has finally responded to that criticism over her dropping 16 pounds to fit into that iconic Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress for the 2022 Met Gala.
17.05.2022 - 21:11 / perezhilton.com
Legendary designer Bob Mackie — who actually had a hand in making Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 dress that Kim Kardashian wore at the Met Gala this year — has reacted to the reality star’s controversial decision to don the dress for the fashion event. And he ain’t beaming with pride.
As a refresher, Marilyn wore the iconic gown while wishing John F. Kennedy a happy birthday in 1962. The dress is now owned by the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! museum, which let Kim wear it on the red carpet. The SKIMS founder then switched into a replica to protect the historic fit. Those who manage the late star’s estate don’t have a problem with the fact that the one-of-a-kind dress was worn by the KUWTK alum, but those close to the original designer definitely disagree!
Related: Was Kim Gifted A FAKE Lock Of Marilyn’s Hair After Met Gala Moment?!
Jean Louis designed the gown way back when, and it was made specifically for the Some Like It Hot star. At the time, Bob Mackie was Jean’s fashion assistant and even sketched the design when he was just 23!! So, he knows a thing or two about the gown’s history, and let’s just say, seeing it on the Kardashian has been anything but enjoyable to him!
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly about the 41-year-old’s outfit choice on Monday, Mackie slammed the star for making a “big mistake,” he explained:
It sounds like he’s saying Kim was foolish to invite the comparison. Sure, she’s a knockout — but compared to Marilyn?? Hmm. Do YOU agree with that hot take?
His response was not as serious as those of the many fashion historians who believe the dress was damaged during the event, given Kim and Marilyn’s differing sizes. Considering Kimmy Kakes couldn’t even zip the back of the dress, we’d say it seems reasonable
Kim Kardashian has finally responded to that criticism over her dropping 16 pounds to fit into that iconic Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress for the 2022 Met Gala.
Kim Kardashian has addressed the controversy surrounding the rapid Met Gala weight loss she underwent to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s iconic Bob Mackie dress from 1962. The 41-year-old reality star drew criticism when she arrived at the 2022 Met Gala in a gown made famous by Marilyn Monroe. The sheer dress was previously worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 when she sang to President John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday.
Kim Kardashian made a “big mistake” when she wore Marilyn Monroe‘s gown to the 2022 Met Gala, this according to the fashion designer who drew the sketch for the Jean Louis dress that the late actress wore during her “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” performance.
Kim Kardashian made a «big mistake» when she wore Marilyn Monroe's gown to the 2022 Met Gala, this according to the fashion designer who drew the sketch for the Jean Louis dress that the late actress wore during her “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” performance.Bob Mackie spoke to and didn't mince words about how he felt after Kardashian's stunt. Mackie was only 23 years old when, under the direction of Louis, drew the sketch for Monroe.
Bob Mackie had some choice words regarding Kim Kardashian's choice to wear Marilyn Monroe's custom 1962 Jean Louis gown. Kardashian wore the historic dress for a brief time at the 2022 Met Gala and changed into a replica after posing on the red carpet. "I thought it was a big mistake," Mackie, who drew the original sketch of the dress, told Entertainment Weekly.
The debate regarding Kim Kardashian’s 2022 Met Gala look continues. Bob Mackie, who sketched Marilyn Monroe’s infamous “Happy Birthday” dress, has made it clear he isn’t happy the Kardashians star borrowed the gown for the fundraiser earlier this month.
Kim Kardashian does not have Bob Mackie‘s stamp of approval.
Marilyn Monroe historian and collector Scott Fortner has claimed that Ripley’s Believe It or Not gifted Kim Kardashian a “fake” piece of Monroe’s hair. On 2 May, the reality star arrived at the Met Gala in a gown previously worn by Monroe in 1962 when she serenaded John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday. The outfit choice was made possible with the help of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, who had loaned Kardashian the dress for the occasion.
Kim Kardashian‘s prized one-of-a-kind possession — a supposed lock of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe‘s hair — may not be so one-of-a-kind after all! Or at least it may not actually be that of Monroe. But then whose hair is it?!?!
Kim Kardashian has revealed that she changed into a second dress worn by Marilyn Monroe after this year’s Met Gala. On Monday 2 May, Kardashian arrived on the red carpet steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a sheer beige floor-length glittering gown previously worn by Monroe in 1962 when she serenaded President John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday.
Kim Kardashian rocking Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2022 Met Gala was a moment, but not everyone was loving it.
Kim Kardashian received a special surprise before borrowing Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2022 Met Gala. The 41-year-old was gifted a lock of the late star’s hair by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Orlando, Florida, before appearing at the annual benefit in New York City.The museum allowed the SKIMS founder to borrow Monroe’s famous "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress, which she wore for John F.
2022 Met Gala… however, it's not because she thinks the reality TV star isn't worthy.The "Riverdale" actress is slamming Kim for undergoing an extreme diet in order to fit into the dress. "To walk on a red carpet and do an interview where you say how starving you are… because you haven't eaten carbs in the last month…all to fit in a f****** dress?" Lili wrote on her Instagram Story. "So wrong.
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian appeared together on the red carpet at the Met Gala, fans began to question if the comedian got a spray tan prior to the event. On Monday, the couple made their debut on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For the occasion, Davidson wore a black and white tuxedo by Dior, while his girlfriend wore a sheer beige floor-length gown that had 6,000 crystals hand-sewn onto it by costumier Jean Louis.
A very unique souvenir. Kim Kardashian didn’t get to keep the vintage dress she borrowed for the 2022 Met Gala — but she did receive a special gift related to the dress’ original owner, Marilyn Monroe.
After revealing that she'd lost 16lbs in order to fit into her outfit, Kim Kardashian headed straight back to her hotel after the Met Gala and tucked into a selection of tasty treats with her beau Pete Davidson.The 41 year old, who dyed her brunette locks platinum blonde for the event, decided to skip the numerous glitzy afterparties on offer and instead go back to her hotel, the Ritz Carlton, with her comedian boyfriend Pete, 28, following the event on Monday 2 May. Kim wore one of the world's most iconic – and expensive – dresses to the biggest night in fashion, which was worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 when she sang "Happy Birthday" to president John F.
A supportive king. Prior to walking the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala, Pete Davidson made sure Kim Kardashian felt comfortable in her Marilyn Monroe dress.