changed into a replica gown as soon as she made it up the steps.Kardashian reportedly went body-makeup-free to the event. In addition, a representative for Ripley’s told The Post that she showed “the utmost respect” for the garment.Monroe originally wore the dress in 1962 to serenade then-President John F.
Kennedy for his birthday. Ripley’s received backlash for letting the Skims founder take the dress out on the town in the first place.
A post shared by The Marilyn Monroe Collection (@marilynmonroecollection)“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,” Ripley’s rebutted. “No matter which side of the debate you are on, the historical importance of the dress has not been negated, but rather highlighted.
An entirely new group of young people have now been introduced to the legacy of Marilyn Monroe.”On Monday, the Marilyn Monroe Collection Instagram account posted photos showing alleged new damage to a few “missing” crystals and others “hanging on by a thread.”Kardashian, 41, vowed to not make any alterations to the dress — declared a “national treasure” to The Post by one noted Monroe expert — and altered herself instead.
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