Marilyn Monroe dress worn by Kim Kardashian at this year’s Met Gala. The franchise said despite the controversy over the reality TV star’s wearing of the dress at the exclusive fashion event in New York, the garment was “in the same condition it started in”.
Outrage was sparked online after photos posted online by collector Scott Fortner appeared to show damage to the back of the gown following the gala.
Mr Fortner told the PA news agency that Ripley’s had been “irresponsible” to loan the dress to Kardashian and that its only intention had been “publicity” rather than preserving the historical item.
In a lengthy response posted on its website, Ripley’s said that the row had in fact “highlighted” the dress’s importance. “Kim Kardashian’s walk up the Metropolitan Museum’s stairs at this year’s Met Gala caused quite the stir, but one thing Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
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