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The custom piece is said to have cost Monroe $1,440. In 1999 it was sold at auction for $1.26 million and in 2016 it sold again for $4.6m. EPA
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Kim Kardashian wore a dress owned by Marilyn Monroe for the 2022 Met Gala. Reuters
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The reality TV star accessorised the 1962 dress with a faux fur coat. Reuters
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The dress is the exact piece Marilyn Monroe wore to sing 'Happy Birthday' to US president John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday in 1962. EPA
For the event, Kim Kardashian spent 14 hours dying her hair platinum blonde. AFP
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The dress was designed for Marilyn Monroe by French costume designer Jean-Louis, based on a sketch by American fashion designer Bob Mackie. EPA
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Kim Kardashian arrived at the 2022 Met Gala with boyfriend Pete Davidson. EPA
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The dress is translucent and embellished with more than 6,000 crystals. EPA
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Kim Kardashian said, in order to protect the vintage dress, she is not wearing any of the body make-up she usually does. Reuters
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The custom piece is said to have cost Monroe $1,440. In 1999 it was sold at auction for $1.26 million and in 2016 it sold again for $4.6m. EPA
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Kim Kardashian wore a dress owned by Marilyn Monroe for the 2022 Met Gala. Reuters
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The reality TV star accessorised the 1962 dress with a faux fur coat. Reuters
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The dress is the exact piece Marilyn Monroe wore to sing 'Happy Birthday' to US president John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday in 1962. EPA
For the event, Kim Kardashian spent 14 hours dying her hair platinum blonde. AFP
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The dress was designed for Marilyn Monroe by French costume designer Jean-Louis, based on a sketch by American fashion designer Bob Mackie. EPA
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Kim Kardashian arrived at the 2022 Met Gala with boyfriend Pete Davidson. EPA
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The dress is translucent and embellished with more than 6,000 crystals. EPA
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Kim Kardashian said, in order to protect the vintage dress, she is not wearing any of the body make-up she usually does. Reuters
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The custom piece is said to have cost Monroe $1,440. In 1999 it was sold at auction for $1.26 million and in 2016 it sold again for $4.6m. EPA
Kim Kardashian accused of permanently damaging Marilyn Monroe dress worn at Met Gala 2022
A collector has said 'significant' damage has been done to the 1962 gown
Sarah Maisey
15 June, 2022
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