Ripley’s DENIES Kim Kardashian damaged Marilyn Monroe dress at Met Gala – ‘concerns about fragility’

Ripley’s furiously denied Kim Kardashian damaged Marilyn Monroe’s Met Gala gown, but said it allowed Marilyn to wear the gown despite concerns about its fragility.

In a statement released on Thursday, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! The woman who had purchased the famous dress in 2016, Ripley’s Believe it or Not!

Last week, online photos were shared of Before and After pictures. It seemed that the right strap was showing a tear and the skirt had stretched at the waist. 

Although the company stated that Kardashian was aware of the damages to the crystals and stitching, the statement did not address the tears in the strap.

DailyMail.com pressed Ripley’s to clarify the matter further. A spokesperson for Ripley’s admitted there were concerns about the “fragility” of the strap during Kardashian’s loan. However, they didn’t specify if Kardashian was ripped before or afterwards. 

Kardashian was seen wearing the glittering dress – Monroe donned it in 1962 when she sang Happy Birthday, President John F. Kennedy – during the red carpet of the highly regarded gala. It took place in New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2.

Ripley’s also denied Kim Kardashian damaged Marilyn Monroe’s Met Gala dress, though it acknowledged that they allowed the gown to remain on the runway despite being concerned about its fragility. 

In a statement released on Thursday, Ripley’s – who had acquired the iconic dress in 2016 – said it ‘can say with confidence’ that Kardashian did not ’cause damage’ to the gown

It was worn by Monroe in 1962 to sing Happy Birthday President John F. Kennedy (pictured).

Kardashian, 41 years old, has recently been subject to severe backlash following her accusation of having ripped the garment. You can see the strap before and after she wore it.

She was recently subject to harsh backlash when she was accused of taking the dress apart and returning it with missing jewels.

‘I can verify that there was concern regarding the fragility strap prior to Gala’, a Ripley’s representative told DailyMail.com when asked about broken strap.

‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not! The dress isn’t the first to be owned. It was acquired at a Julien’s Auctions event in 2016 for $4.8 million,’ the museum wrote in a statement posted on its website.

‘A report written on the dress’s condition in early 2017 states, “A number of the seams are pulled and worn. It isn’t surprising considering the fragility of the fabric. There is puckering at the back by the hooks and eyes,” among other instances of damage.’

Ripley’s claims that Kardashian was not the one who suffered from the impairment. However, Ripley’s did acknowledge being concerned about Kardashian’s ‘fragility’ as it loaned the dress to her. 

Further explanations were provided by the company that the historical costume had been displayed at “a variety of attractions around the globe” over the years. 

‘The company understands the risks associated with this, but Ripley’s Believe It or Not! The company has been collecting iconic pop-culture memorabilia, historic items and incredible artifacts over the past 100 years’, it said.

“The fact is that [Kardashian]The Met Gala’s short time that the garment was on display did not cause any damage to it.

Ripley’s VP of Publishing and Licensing, Amanda Joiner, added that she accompanied the ensemble on its journey from Orlando, Florida, to Manhattan for the event, and stayed by Kardashian’s side throughout the entire evening.

She reiterated that the dress was still in its original condition from the bottom, at the Met steps where Kim wore it, until the top of where it was returned.

In an additional statement, Instagram revealed that the company acknowledged there was a “calculated risk” associated with Kardashian wearing the dress. However, it said there was no disputing its fragility. The museum stated it allowed Kardashian to wear the dress to try to entertain and educate as well as spark conversations.

It added that, “No matter which side you’re on, the historic importance of the dress was not diminished, but highlighted,”

“The truth is that [Kardashian]Ripley’s stated that the garment was not damaged in the brief time it was worn at Met Gala.

Kardashian’s wearing of it was considered a risk, according to the company. However, the dress was fragile and the company acknowledged this.

After it revealed damage to the dress, an Instagram video posted by Darrell Rooney was retweeted by Diet Prada.

A video shared online by Instagram user Darrell Rooney on Tuesday – which was then reposted by fashion-focused account Diet Prada – sparked fury after it showed damage to the dress – which is now on display at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! California, Hollywood.

This clip featured the gown on a model inside a display case. It also included close-up footage showing the right back strap with a tear. 

Monroe fans started to suggest that the dress was stolen to New York to be worn by Kardashian at the Oscars. 

DailyMail.com took images of the California museum to confirm the existence of a tear at the back strap. It’s not known if the spot was present before Kardashian wore the dress. 

‘Notice the damage to the right strap in the back of Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 gown?’ Darrell posted the video on Instagram this week, as he was sharing the dress’s photo.

He also wrote another blog post highlighting stretched fabrics. Irreversible. Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 gown has multiple tatters now.’ 

Social media users were furious at the posts and many took to Twitter to vent their anger. 

Pictures of Before and After (left to right) also appeared online last week. It seemed that there was a tear in the back right strap, as well missing crystals.

Monroe fans claimed that the dress was sent to New York by Monroe and worn on the red carpet by Kardashian. Kardashian wore the dress.

DailyMail.com was informed by a representative from Ripley’s that there had been concern over the fragile strap before the Gala. Monroe was seen in the gown in 1962

Ripley’s do not deserve this dress. “They’ve proven they lack integrity and the skills necessary to preserve historical artifacts that are of historic value,” one individual wrote. 

‘Can [Kardashian]Be sued? Are you liable for the damage to your dress? Another asked. “This is completely disgusting.” 

‘I’m so upset that she destroyed a beautiful piece history designed just for one queen… MARILYN.’

“She thought wearing the dress would elevate her. She so badly wants to be like MM,” someone else said. 

MM was her link to her, and she tried to put her in perpetuity. But she’ll go down in history as an egotistical individual who in order to get more attention destroyed one of MM most precious possessions.’

Many of her followers shared their fury at Kardashian’s vocalization through a speaker. It seems that Kardashian’s wearing of the dress was now part Ripley’s video.

The audio recording could be heard by Skims founder explaining how she felt it was an ‘extraordinary’ moment for her to be allowed to wear the gown.

She replied, “I knew who would take care of the dress the most and know how important it is.”  

The Marilyn Monroe Collection also shared alleged before and after photos of the dress to Instagram Monday, claiming it now has ‘missing crystals’ while others were ‘left hanging by a thread.’

“The integrity of the gown and preservation” is what we are aiming for. @ripleysbelieveitornot, was it worth it?’ You can read their caption here.

Kardashian was loaned the 60-year-old dress by the museum, where it has been stored in a temperature-controlled environment since it was bought in 2016. After Kardashian wore it, you can see the dress.

Kardashian was the first to put on the gown since Monroe put it on back in 1962. Later, the reality star admitted that she gained 16 pounds just to be able to fit in it.

Only the original gown was worn by Kardashian for the red carpet, and she changed to a replica as soon as she entered the Met Gala. 

Kardashian was loaned the gown by officials at the museum, where the 60-year-old dress has been stored in a temperature-controlled environment since it was bought for a record-breaking $5 million in 2016. 

Ripley’s claimed that “great care was taken” to preserve this part of pop culture history back in May. 

‘With input from garment conservationists, appraisers, and archivists, the garment’s condition was top priority. 

Kardashian was seen fitting the dress. Kardashian said that she wept when she saw she wasn’t able to fit in the first try. Kardashian explained that her weight loss meant she could only model the dress for a few minutes on the red carpet.

“Believe it or not!” no alterations were to be made to the dress and Kim even changed into a replica after the red carpet.⁠’

DailyMail.com reached out to Kardashian representatives in order for them to comment.

Kardashian was the original to rock the gown after Monroe had it worn in 1962.

Later, she admitted that she had lost 16 pounds within three weeks of fitting into the dress. However, she couldn’t zip it. 

To hide the fact that the back was exposed, the reality star added a fur shawl in white. 

The original gown was worn by the actress for red carpet, but she changed into an imitation before entering the Met Gala. 

Speaking to Vogue about her iconic ensemble, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum insisted that she would never risk ‘any damage’ to the gown, and therefore took steps to ensure that she had a backup option before heading into the event itself.

‘I’m extremely respectful to the dress and what it means to American history,’ she said.

‘I would never want to sit in it or eat in it or have any risk of any damage to it, and I won’t be wearing the kind of body makeup I usually do.’

Kardashian was pictured fitting the gown. Kardashian later admitted to Vogue that she followed a very strict diet, saying she didn’t eat carbs in the last three weeks. 

Kardashian came under fire not only for wearing the gown at great risk, but was also accused in promoting unhealthy body standards regarding her weight loss.

Fortner was one of many fashion historians and costumes experts that decried the decision not to release the delicate piece from its meticulously preserved storage.

‘No one should have reworn this dress,’ he told the New York Post last month. ‘It’s hard because [Kardashian]One of the most powerful people on the planet.

He added, “If I had the option, it would have been against me simply because the piece is important in American culture history.” “But, let’s be honest, this has nothing to do Kim Kardashian.

Bob Mackie (82), a well-known designer, also condemned the decision to let Kardashian wear the gown at the Met Gala. 

When he came up with the design, he was only 23 and working as an assistant for Jean Louis (fashion legend), he created it for Monroe. Monroe wore the gown to Serenade President Kennedy May 19, 1962.

Entertainment Weekly said that he believed it was a mistake.[Marilyn]A goddess. A crazy goddess, but a goddess. It was amazing. 

“Nobody takes pictures like this.” She was the one who made it. It was made for her. This dress should only be worn by her.

Kardashian came under intense fire not only for wearing the gown in danger, but also because she promoted unhealthy body standards. She detailed her drastic weight loss and how it made her feel. 

Star said that she wept when she found out she couldn’t wear the dress in her first try.

“I was inspired to wear it and tried it on. They came with gloves and armed guards. I tried it on and it didn’t fit me, and so I looked at them and said give me like three weeks, and I had to lose 16 pounds, down today, to be able to fit this,’ she said during a red carpet livestream.

“It was such an incredible challenge. It felt like I had a job, and I wanted to be able to fulfill it.

Kardashian revealed to Vogue later she followed a very strict diet, saying she didn’t eat carbs in the last three weeks.

She stated that she would wear a sauna suit two times a day and run on a treadmill. Although I wasn’t starving myself, I was very strict.