Ripley's Museum defends Kim Kardashian, claims she did not damage iconic Marilyn Monroe dress
wonderwall.comMet Gala last month, according to the museum who owns the gown.Fervor grew throughout the week after an image purported to show the dress torn and missing jewels after the reality TV star wore it.
However, Ripley's Believe It or Not! — who bought the dress for $4.8 million in 2016 — is backing Kim, telling TMZ that the dress has been damaged over time, especially considering it's 60 years old."A report written on the dress's condition in early 2017 states, 'a number of the seams are pulled and worn.
This is not surprising given how delicate the material is. There is puckering at the back by the hooks and eyes,' among other instances of damage," a Ripley's rep said in a statement.A post shared by The Marilyn Monroe Collection (@marilynmonroecollection)Ripley's stated that the dress had been damaged before it was acquired.
Since the purchase, the dress has been displayed around the world, which always puts it at further risk for damage.Kim famously lost 16 pounds in three weeks to fit into the gown, which Marilyn wore in 1962 while singing "Happy Birthday" to then-President John F.
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