Well, it is not very rare that celebrities also have to face trolls and accusations just on one wrong move. And the reason for this is not only the fans and followers but also the media have a keen eye on the celebrities. That is why it is said to choose wisely. But it seems that Miss Kim Kardashian has not taken this on a serious note. Today’s topic will be the Kim Kardashian Met Gala incident with Marilyn Monroe’s iconic and historical dress. Although her appearance at the Met Gala was welcomed, experts are somewhat disappointed due to the dress’s condition.
Kim Kardashian has been accused of causing damage to the dress she wore at the Met Gala last month, which the public and experts both disliked. Now, she is a hot topic for discussion and controversy. This is all we will talk about today, with a glimpse from inside the Met Gala 2022. Roll on to know more.
An Insight At The Met Gala
As we all know, the Met Gala is a prestigious fashion event held yearly, and celebrities become the event’s charm. A notable thing when getting the invitation for this event is its dress code. It is often tiny in the inscription but worthy of notice. Every year brings a new dress code for the celebrities to attend the Met Gala. Same as previous years, Met Gala 2022 brought a unique dress code which was Gilded Glamour, White Tie. The code for this year’s gala was followed mainly by most celebrities there.
There was also someone who took the night but with a different hit this time. Kim Kardashian was all over the Met Gala, and the reason for this was her Marilyn Monroe dress which she wore on the Gala night. And why only her dress is the topic, let us see.
Kim Kardashian Met Gala’s Worst Experience
The star night in May was a full-time fun night, but there are always some drawbacks and plus points wherever we go. Similarly, we have some plus points along with some spice for all of you guys. The news about Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala’s Iconic dress of Marilyn Monroe is a storm on the internet. The controversy she is overlooking starts from the time when she brought the historic Marilyn Monroe’s dress from Ripley’s Believe it or Not!. Although she wore the dress just for a matter of some minutes yet, it had resulted in significant damage to it.
According to Kim, she only wore it for the moment she stepped up the stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Later on, the original dress was replaced with a replica for the rest of the evening. Kardashian states that she had lost 2 lbs in three weeks to fit in the gown. She described it as challenging and added, ” I did not starve myself– but I was so strict.” Kim ruffled white feathers in addition to the royal model’s gown because the zipper would not go up.
Kim was thankful for the dress and also acknowledged its history in America with the words that she would not sit or eat in this dress as she did not want to cause any harm to the historical and the world’s most expensive gown. But unfortunately, Kardashian did not prove to be on her words.
Public’s Reaction Towards The Heartbreaking Damage of The Dress
It has been a challenging time for the American model from the last month, May, until today. The public, as well as the experts, are unhappy to see the damage caused to the dress. Kardashian wore the full crystal dress, which was not a fruitful experience for her and the crowd. Experts have a list full of dissatisfaction with seeing the dress. A costume displays professional comments that the dress had been completely altered and lost its magic moment from Kim Kardashian Met Gala’s arrival. Furthermore, the experts have been complaining about the dress almost tearing up with some crystals missing and some just about to come off of the gown.
A known artist Mr. Chad Michael Morrisette, who regularly handles and helps display famous costumes, reveals that he had spotted the damage while he was on a recent visit to the Ripley’s Believe it or Not!. Michael said, “I know the dress very well; I have seen it many times. I have photographed it many times.” Claiming to have plenty of evidence shall mark the difference between now and then.
History of Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Gown
The gown is known to be worn by the famous American star and model Kim Kardashian at the recent fashion event of Met Gala. But it is not just a gown; it is a proud American history on its own. The renowned personality Marilyn Monroe once wore this famous 6,000-plus crystallized hand-sewn gown in 1962 to sing a “Happy Birthday Mr. President ” song for that time’s president, John F Kennedy’s 45th birthday celebration. The memorable piece of history is owned by the curiosity museum Ripley’s Believe it or Not!. Not only this robe but other remarkable historic personal stuff of Marilyn Monroe are proudly kept as a charm of the museum.
Jean Louis designed this mastered art of work, which is now worth over $10 million. According to the specialists, the shiny dress was specifically made to be skin tight in Marilyn Monroe’s body. Heartbreaking, damaged, badly altered, and so much more is what the experts have been sadly saying about the robe since Kim Kardashian Met Gala appeared on the Red Carpet wearing it.