Video: Kim Kardashian stuns in iconic Marilyn Monroe dress (Irish Mirror)Love Island: Ekin-Su says she'd rather be in bed with Jacques than DavideLGBT Awards: Emotional Phillip Schofield on 'making the jump'Amber Heard says she 'doesn't blame' jury for Depp trial verdictLove Island: Two new bombshells confirmed in teaserLove Island: Jacques and Tasha get to know each otherLove Island's Mabel appears at Capital FM's Summertime BallSoap Awards: Emmerdale's Katie Hill calls for Debbie and Andy to returnElla Henderson performs at Capital FM’s Summertime BallLove Island: Luca and Andrew clash in first look teaserRichard Osman discusses his future on Pointless in 2021Anthony Joshua gets a free burger from McDonald'sThe gown was worn by Monroe during her infamous 1962 performance of Happy Birthday to US president John F Kennedy.
It is the most expensive dress ever sold at auction, having gone under the hammer for 4. 8 million dollars (£4 million). “Who wouldn’t want to wear the dress if they were given an opportunity to do so?” Mr Fortner asked.
The historian, who has curated his own private collection of Monroe artefacts, said the gown was now “irreparable” as it was no longer possible to purchase the fabric it was made from.
Following the Met Gala, Kardashian shared a picture of the skin-tight gown, which was adorned with more than 6,000 crystals and hand-sewn by costumier Jean Louis.
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