Kardashian has ruined the integrity of the dress with her arrogance and entitlement. Seeing the Ripleys people stressing the dress to fit over Kardashians behind is gross and uncomfortable to watch. Very disappointing. I agree with everything you have said Laura. It’s a disgrace.
I literally said the samething, she was an icon and Kim will never ever be Marylin. She was naturally beautiful, she didn't need surgery to be curvy and gorgeous. It honestly made me sick to my stomach seeing what they did to that dress. I was like thats so disrespectful to the dead. She was wearing a dead woman's dress, Kim will never fit the narrative of Marylin.
Looking at that dress on Marilyn vs Kim just proves how inimitable MM was bc it honestly looked like 2 different dresses. Marilyn absolutely sparkled wearing it, whereas Kim actually looked rather plain. Wild how the same dress can look so different according to who's wearing it!
Couldn't agree more. I thought it made her look plain, the tone didn't suit her. I loved her nude dress with the dangling jewels on - that was made for her. Her skin tone, her shape. That dress was made for Marilyn only. Knowing she always likes to look her best, im suprised she worn it as surely she could see it didn't suit her.
Marilyn was never vulgar she just had sex appeal in spades. The dress should be in the Smithsonian just as someone has already commented. There is no earthly comparison between Marilyn and Kim.
I feel sincerely that the dress and it's aura are damaged. The horror I felt when I saw those totally inept Ripley people forcing that dress over Mount Kimberest's rear will remain with me forever. I am disgusted by her hubris and gall. Marilyn is my one and only favorite of all faves. It WAS her dress. To think only she had worn it and only once and only to that incredible, historical, event that had much gossip to go along, was part of our pop history. No longer does it have that cache. It is spoilt. And now has Kardashian's sweat, and body make up and creams on it. Because she had worn potions, you can see her skin was shiny with some glow products. I detest her for it.
It is actually Ripley's that I lost respect for, they should have never let something like this take place no matter who or how much money was involved.
Kardashians so entitled and represent everything that is vulgar about society. How dare she wear Marilyns iconic dress, she doesn't hold a candle to her.
Tell me one good thing MM did compared to Kim and all that she has done to help people all over the world with the different charity work and donations she has made. MM was a drug taking actress that consistently had affairs with married men
That dress and it's provenance was the most INTIMATE piece of Marilyn we had left. That is no longer true. So symbolic of the Age of Destruction we now live in.
Bob Mackie - damn legend. You can see why he stuck by Cher’s side all these years - Marilyn’s aura and Cher’s aura are very similar. They exude femininity, boldness, confidence and sex appeal; THEY wear the clothes, the clothes do not wear THEM. When Kim wore the birthday dress, it WORE her. She looked nervous, restricted, and it appeared forced, not effortless. It was a poor choice, and the fact that the dress is associated with the Kennedy’s, whom Marilyn had a significant falling out with shortly before her death, Kim’s wearing of the dress left a bad taste in my mouth.
I’m angry! I agree with EVERYTHING YOU SAID in this video. CHEFS KISS 👩🍳 💋 It’s not just Kim herself I’m angry at, it’s the fact that she felt so entitled to wear it, even knowing this dress is THE MOST ICONIC dress in history! She did it on purpose to make the front cover of every magazine that she wore the dress. She knew that people would be pissed! I’m PISSED! Kim K. Thought, “hmmm what can make peoples jaws drop? I know wear the most iconic dress that CANT be worn. So I’ll wear it!” 🤦🏻♀️ SMDH And they gave her a LOCK of Marilyn’s hair! 🤮 This was a dress that Marilyn wore last. She died shortly after the birthday party and she should have limits to her selfishness. Nope. She doesn’t. She destroyed the reputation of the dress and she doesn’t care. She just wanted the fame True fact: Marilyn Monroe is my distant cousin and I’ve always found her fascinating and love everything about her. I feel the complete need to protect her and the iconic things she left behind.
@@annalanzotti-venrick3989 One of the possible sources of Marilyn's hair is when she was prepared for her funeral. There was a video about this on RU-vid from awhile back. Her hair was done including a trim, and the cuttings were taken by a funeral director when the stylist cleaned up afterwards. There is also probably other locks from earlier times Marilyn's hair was styled.
I agree with everything you said Laura and this just goes to show Kim Kardashian‘s extreme sense of entitlement. Instead of caring for this beautiful artistic piece of history she thinks only of how wearing it will affect her, which reverts back to the Kardashian ego. How sad it must be to be so shallow and self indulgent.
It made me feel physically sick that she wore Marilyn's iconic dress! That dress is one for the ages, it should be in the Smithsonian museum! Heartbreaking that this was allowed to happen!😥
Kim starving herself to not fit in that timeless gown....and the Ripley folk treated it like it was any other garment while trying to get it over Kim's sarcastically constructed backside. As soon as the Ripley folk touched it, it was tarnished. Kim just had to step up violating the garment by actually wearing it....that entire family is infuriating. This is yet another example of their spoiled rotten narcissism ruining whatever they wish for the sake of more publicity. They care not if it's "good" or "bad" publicity....because here we all are....STILL talking about THEM and their horrid antics.
If she wanted a replica ok that's ok but the original is so fragile. This dress is historic no one should ever wear glad she did follow the rules and the dress is ok. But she should have not worn the original.
Marilyn did have that wonderful aura about her, but she was very down to earth also. My sister-in-law, Princess Anya Obelensky was visiting her father in California at the time she met Marilyn. She walked into the kitchen in search of coffee and came upon Marilyn washing the dishes! Being 14 and at that awkward age not doing well in attracting suitors she asked her how she, herself could attract boys. Marilyn turned and sat down at the table and told her, "You have to think sexy thoughts. They'll get the message." Anya said she had a warm and sweet personality and they had a wonderful conversation. She also said Marilyn was tiny, funny and she was very sad to hear of her death. I really cringe knowing that Ripley's has this iconic dress on display, because it should be kept out of light in a controlled temperature and humidity vault. Thanks for another great video.
@@nikiyubari8410 Her family is Russian. They fled to England during the Revolution, the woman had sewn their jewelry into the hems of their dresses and had their most prized possessions in one ox cart. Her cousin was also in the plot to kill Rasputin! She spells her name Anne Obelensky here in the states as she was born in Palm Beach, Anya was the name her father called her.
I'm just going to come out and say this. Kim Kardashian had alot of damn nerve to even think that she could wear Marilyn's dresses. To me, they are sacred and Marilyn's gorgeous figure wasn't manufactured like Kim's. This really burns me up that a spoiled woman like Kim even did this and got away with it! One thing's for sure. She couldn't hold a candle to Marilyn who looked absolutely stunning in this dress!
The dress wasn’t designed to be seen in daylight either. Bob Mackie took everything into consideration. It looks weird in sunlight. This entire thing is so disturbing. KK is shameless. SMH 🤦♀️ Your video was on point. Nor excuses should be made for KK.
I seen the original dress when it came over on tour in Ireland years ago. Let me tell you, the pictures do it no justice. It was one of the most beautiful dresses I have ever laid eyes on. The colour, the cut and the way it sparkled under the lights....It was magnificent! It was almost like looking at Marilyn Monroe in the flesh. Spectacular 🌟 🤩
Excellent video and I agree with everything you said. Kim looked awful in the dress. Just proves you cannot emulate Marilyn.... You've either got it or you haven't
I wonder how much damage she did to MM's dress. Looking at pictures, it looked like it didn't fit Kim at all! The straps were digging into her shoulders, she couldn't even zip it up because of her behind. I'm glad to see you covering this Laura Jane! I couldn't believe my eyes that Ms. Kardashian would take such a historical piece and ruin it. She really cheapened the look of the dress. MM made it iconic!
Marilyn Monroe is an icon in her OWN right. She was daring, sexy, and also sweet, intelligent, and had so much fortitude in spite of all she went through as a child and well into adulthood, especially never being able to be a mother, her one dream. She made her own way and will continue to be a star well throughout at least our lives. Kim Kardashian is a faux pas “star”. She will be irrelevant in 100 years when she’s gone. That’s truly how I feel. What is she famous for? Because her dad was a famous lawyer?! Ok. But besides that the only reason people watched is because they wanted insight into what it’s like being rich. That’s it. That’s the only reason people watch KUWTK. The fact that she risked ruining this ICONIC and absolutely ONE of a kind dress just to be relevant is sick. If she wrecked that they can’t get it back. There’s nothing you can do. The fabric isn’t even made anymore. It would just be gone forever. She should have just made one inspired by it by a very posh designer and I think it would have been better. But these are just my opinions and we know what opinions are like…. 😪
Laura, I love your comments, and agree with you 100%. Marilyn is an Icon,and that dress was made to fit Marilyn's body only. I'm sick of the "Entitlement" mentality of the Rich and famous. Thank you for your honest thoughts.
I’m so happy you have covered this controversial topic Laura. I think this was a highly audacious and arrogant move by KK to further gain notoriety. This historically significant garment has been reduced to a costume for hire by Ripley’s. The lack of respect from both parties is absolutely appalling . I’m aware that vintage gowns do the rounds in Hollywood and are available to anyone with enough money like KK to wear. However, where should the line be drawn ??? It will be a matter of time before other celebrities have the same idea and pester The V & A Museum to dip into their archives for the next Met Ball.
Thanks so much for the video! I love the way you pay so much respect to all the persons you talk about! 💖 In my opinion it was a huge disrespect to Marilyn Monroe that Kim Kardashian wore the dresses! Both should be national treasures! Marilyn Monroe was not only a star, she was THE star and honestly in her entire short life, they took so much from her, all she always wanted was something for herself and now she has not even this special JFK Birthday dress moment alone anymore! How sad! I recently read that Marilyn never wanted that someone else ever should wear her dresses, this glitter particular one was made just for her! It has her DNA on it! How could someone let this happen? Especially Kim Kardashian, a infamous figure who has a extremely bad influence to young people with all the plastic and surgery should never treated as a role model, because she is none! I am sure Marilyn would not be happy! Because she was unique and wanted so much that all women know they are too! She don’t need a Kardashian to be remembered, she will be still a huge icon long after the Kardashians will be alreadyforgotten in the future!
The dress should be in the safe keeping of the MET. Kim should never have even laid a hand on it, not only did she pose with her hands touching her hips, on the crystals and fragile silk fabric, but Pete had his hands on her/the dress as well. What a travesty.
1000% agree with you ~ That iconic dress will NEVER be the same ~ KK doesn’t give jack one that she ruined MM’s dress ~ Ripley’s made the mistake here in letting KK “wear” it ~
I'm with you Laura! Kim Kardashiana knew exactly what she was doing; she is all about literally forcing all eyes on her. She can't compete with Marilyn Monroe.
Wow your shade towards Kim in this video is EPIC!! I am so disgusted and furious that she was allowed to do this! At this point I give up thinking that these wicked Kardashians will have a downfall and Gods judgement come upon them. I mean, for the museum to let her do this speaks volumes and there’s sadly nothing that can be done. If they don’t see the value of Marilyn who is America’s treasure, I’m not sure much can be stopped and that’s what infuriates me. Why does Kim and her family get away with everything?? I just can’t stand them. I mean I know they’re witches but I’ve never seen witchcraft work so many times! I just can’t stand them! NO ONE ☝🏽 should be allowed to wear this dress but IF it was somebody it should be a respected A list actress!! Not adult film star Kim K!
I honestly think she got Marilyn Monroe mixed up with Jayne Mansfield. If she wanted a publicity stunt while comparing herself to someone it should've been Mansfield and not Marilyn. Mansfield had to run so the Kardashian/Jenner clan could sit.
I think it was very selfish for Kim to wear such an iconic piece of history and to try to usurp herself into history and possibly ruin the dress. Just wanted to let you know that Marlene Dietrich was pronounced Mar-lay-na Dee trick and she was ahead of her time as well as Marilyn. I think the Kardashians are under mind-control.
I think it is terrible that KK wore such an iconic piece of fashion history! It is a shame she was allowed to do so because she has money! I wish Marilyn Monroe had some living family members that would have stood up and said no to this! I feel sure that the gown suffered some damage from this extreme stretching!!
After watching and listening about this Marilyn’s dress and Kim wearing it, you would think that Kim would have put more effort on the icing ( hair, coat, and makeup). I supposed she just want to show case the dress, but it should be the whole person shining. There are a few people that do borrow clothes from the past to wear to the Gala. But they make sure that it fits them first. Another thing is a few people missed the mark on the theme of this Gala.
Laura, this is a great video. You are so passionate about this topic and it’s very well researched. I thought it was trashy as hell for (as you said) “entitled” Kim Kardashian to wear that historic gown. I would be very surprised if there was no damage to the dress. How on earth did the seams hold up to all of that tugging and pulling and stretching over her Badonkadonk butt?! But it doesn’t matter. No one said she looked good in it. All anyone said about it was that it was a really trashy thing to do. Blake Lively showed up looking mesmerizing 🤩 And all KK had was a dress that didn’t fit.
Thank you so much for your careful and through research and presentation of the History of the Dress. I'm a fashion, theater and costume enthusiast and had never heard about the inspiration, the designer, and precursors to the famous Marilyn Monroe dress. You really brought something to the conversation with all the historical, social, financial, and other details. I really enjoy your channel and can see how much work you put in and how much you've grown. You are looking gorgeous yourself!
My comments on the Kardashians would go far beyond yours, I couldn't be as nice as you were... 😆 KK wearing the actual dress instead of a replica proves money buys anything, even though tasteless, trashy, disrespectful, and tone deaf. I am trying to refrain from mentioning the negative influence this family has had upon girls in this era (but failing) with their plastic surgery, overly photocopied advertising pictures, and dishonesty. It's all led to another unattainable unhealthy standard of beauty unless someone has their wealth. Add to that the being famous for nothing but looks, and the message that as long as you look good you don't need to be intelligent or work on a talent and the harm these girls have done is impossible to gauge. Ugh, I'll stop now. No one but Marylin should have ever worn that dress!!
Watching the dress being forced to fit Kim was painful to watch. Wearing the replica would have been fine but wearing the original was so wrong. In my mind nothing could spoil that iconic dress. Wearing it was just so wrong.
I think the photos of Marilyn and Kim side by side in MARILYN'S dress says it all! Just look at how the dress glows on Marilyn like it knows it belongs only on her.
Laura, wonderful video on this sad occasion. Marilyn should have been the only person to wear this dress. How much was paid that allowed her to do so? Which I feel, in my opinion, has ruined the Magic that was Marilyn wearing this dress. (She was murdered in my opinion.) Also, Hefner buying the Crypt next to Marilyn, very sad. Thank you for all your great video's.
Kim is a narcissist and only likes her own image and looks. She doesn't seem to care what the rest of the world thinks about her actions. For me she kinda ruined the dress, but it's only a dress at some point and if they just keep it in place correctly and carefully without lending it to other self absorbed celebs, it would be fine. The next couple of years no one will bet an eye that she had ever worn this dress. She's granded officially this negative type status from all of us because of the lack of respect to our dear Marilyn. It would be priceless if we just don't give this attention seeker family much of our energies and thoughts. Due to her lack of respect to our culture, history and collective consciousness this is really a big loss for Kim. She will be known as the selfish woman that wore an icon's dress at the Met gala (which in reality is also a boring event anyways).
It’s funny you should mention Kanye with regards to how she was able to enter the Fashion World…he was actually the one that gained her family access to the MET GALA. Before this she and her sister were posing for Sears and JCPenney, this may be controlling but he hijacked her whole closet, but she didn’t complain, because I think she wanted to be “Transformed” by him. Seeing as how he did the same for Amber Rose, the one he cheated on to be with Kim 🤦🏽♀️ Also, there’s a clip floating around, where it shows that Kim NOT ONLY acquired the dress, but a LOCK OF HAIR BELONGING TO MARILYN. Saying and I QUOTE, “IM GOING TO DO SOME SERIOUS VOO-DOO with this!” …..WTF?!?!? Oh yeah!! Ever read up on the Kardashians’ association to having Armenian blood ties to witch craft?? And that’s not meant to be taken with a grain of salt either…she literally wants to embody the SEX GODDESS ESSENCE she believes MARILYN to once have possessed. I mean…why the hair, and sleeping with it under your pillow?? 😳
26:10 This! Exactly Laura! I agree with everything that you say, especially this. I see a video suggested to me that says don’t be mad at Kim. Lol. You’re right to be mad, so am I. Kim Kardashian doesn’t care about how she gets attention. All she cares about is getting the attention, no matter what she has to do or how trashy it is. The Kardashian “ brand “ traffics” on going as low as possible as long as it makes money and gets attention. Opposite of Marilyn. However, it does show modern cultural low standards and no standards at all.
🤔 How do you explain the Met Gala and leave out the most important part? *The Theme* ! Each year guests are asked to interpret a specific *theme* . This year it was *The Gilded Age* . I thought you were going to explain why Kim chose this gown based on *the theme* . In a sense Kim and her klan represent the modern day American Gilded Age, she proved it by acquiring and wearing the dress. My takeaway - KK couldn't care less about Marilyn's legacy; she used the dress to create her own legacy.
@@deirdreevangelista856 We'll remember her as the vulture she really is. The world was so much better before them. They poisoned everything in society. From the fashion trends to the social media. I just wish they never made it into America.
Girl did you know they also gave Kim a LOCK of Marilyn’s hair???! Do you know the amount of conjuring she’ll be doing to wake Marilyn up! The disgrace!!! HOW did they even get a lock of her hair???
When the photos came out I was so excited thinking it was a replica. I was excited to see Marilyn being represented at an event she would have loved. It’s so sad the original was ruined.
I actually saw the dress at the Julien's auction preview. They charged for admission and all preview $$ went to charity. Don't know what Ripley's was thinking when they allowed this "wearing." It cheapens the legacy. Any textile conservator can vouch for how destructive "fitting" and "wearing" a delicate beaded gown really is. Ripley's lost me on this one. Terrible.
I've bought and sold via Julien's for years, sold my Marliyn collection there as well,I am just sickened that Darren Julien had anything to do with this.
I 100 percent AGREE with all you said about MARILYN MONROE'S DRESS her body should have been the last & only person to wear her personal custom made dress that was for her . I know MARILYN knew what she visioned to wear & now it's ruined by jeopardizing it's value 😔 HUGE MISTAKE !!!
Kim should have had a replica made to match her own skin tone and kept her hair dark. It would have honored MM and it would have fit properly. She would have looked much better than she did squeezing herself into a piece of history.
This was an absolute travesty. The Kardashian sense of entitlement is astounding. Ofcourse she knew the reaction she would receive, unless she is so wrapped up in herself and obtuse as to think people would think this was a fitting tribute to MM. This worked for Ripley's, putting them in the limelight to the TikTok generation, giving them exposure after two years of lockdown. This worked for Kim, making her mark post divorce. This worked for the KarJenner clan prior to the release of their new reality series. All perfectly calculated. Ripley's is not a true museum, they do not care. Didn't ICOM release a statement condemning this? That in itself speaks volumes - the historical conservation community is horrified.
Brings up images of the movie "Home Before Dark," wherein the main character buys a dress that isn't the right size for her and dies her hair blonde, because she is trying to emulate her sister.
Unfortunately money talks and it’s really sad Ripley’s loaned it to her. But I’m not shocked at all because money buys everything but it can’t buy her being a status sex symbol icon like Marilyn who started from the ground up and earned it without trying so hard. That’s one thing I’m happy Kim will never have and can never pay for. She will never have the same status and respect that Marilyn has today!
Stupid me I didn’t even realize it was Marilyn’s dress when I first saw him wearing it. I just thought that she looked kind of awful. But her hair looked bad and that the undertone did not match the dress at all. That was a big undertaking trying to make that look decent. Fail. Can’t believe she talked her way into that.
I think you summed it up very well. ♥️ Kim's action was destructive on many levels. The only person she embarrassed was herself. What a stunning couture dress made for Marilyn who had a beautiful, natural body. That was part if her allure, her natural, unforced beauty. Nothing can ever dim that beauty. Photogrophers could not wait to photograph Marilyn; Kim had to throw a publicity stunt using someone else's fame to get attention, (destroying that beautiful dress) just to get people to inadvertently photograph her which would have happened anyway because it was a public event. Kim really exposed the quality or not of her character. Unfortunate for her
Kim Kardashian cannot even stand on Marilyn's shadow. She's desecrated an iconic memory and legacy of the one and only Marilyn Monroe. Everyone involved must be ashamed for allowing this.
Many will disagree with this but I think it was a unique idea for Kim to wear this dress. I think that it didn't ruin Marilyn's legacy but only reminded us of the event when Marilyn wore it. Marilyn is such an icon that no one could possibly steal her light and damage her legacy. However, I still think that Kim should have worn the replica because the dress didn't fit her on the back, she wore body oils and the fabric was exposed to too many external factors which could have ruined it. The safety of the dress shouldn't have been risked, especially with how fragile it is due to its age.
When I was a lil girl my dad would watch Marilyn Monroe movies with me and listen to Aretha Franklin music. He show me their pictures and say they are healthy and happy!He’d always remind me that it was healthy to have curves, it’s the heart that truly matters and all bodies are different shapes and sizes. To love mine as it is but to truly love myself, which has come in handy so much now I’m in my mid 30’s and yeah girl I have those curves! I tell my daughter the same thing and I learned to be feminine through my aunt and Marilyn because I was surrounded by boys so I definitely knew how to throw a ball and dribble before I knew how to do my hair lol. My dad bought me lipsmackers all the time he got me into makeup he was my manly army dad but I love that he helped and guided me with femininity ❤️
I had the same reaction as you did, I almost threw up and then the second reaction was anger at both Ripley’s and at Kim that both the former lent such a historic gown to anyone much less Miss Kardashian and anger at KK for thinking that she had any right to do so! Kim’s hubris and lack of reality check along with that of her family make me ill… I refuse to watch or buy anything associated with that “family”! Miss Kardashian has by her actions have soiled the memory of the dress by even touching it much less wearing she certainly stressed the seams and fabric and Ripley’s should not be allowed to own anything historic much less stay in business after this travesty. Sorry for the long comment I’m just so upset over the whole thing!
I don’t like the kardashians because of how they exploit their employees. There are some interesting articles regarding a lawsuit. I think I would have been horrified no matter who wore it. It’s a bit worse considering the fact that Kim’s body, specifically her butt, did not fit and was no doubt stretching the fragile fabric. Not body shaming, I’m just worried about the dress deteriorating faster. When I saw a photo of her in the dress without the fur, it looked like it was altered so her butt could fit. Either that or there was a zipper that was zipped as much as it could and was also being stretched and damaged. What did bother me (maybe it’s petty, is that the dress did not go with the gilded age theme at all. So it looked a bit out of place to me on Kim at that event
To just stress this iconic dress for some few minutes and all negativitet after it - was it worth it for the museum? To destroy a iconic dress for an iconic person with class and for some sloppy person as Kim,that lack class- i cant understand the museum did it. The dress iconic status is ruined after this.
I just have a bad feeling if they let her get away with this dress that others will try with other historical outfits and items. Someone will probably try all they can to wear the ruby red slippers from Wizard of Oz for example 🙈
I love your shade towards the Kardashians!! 😉😉, Kim seems like an astute business woman. I can respect that. I'm still not the biggest fans of the Kardashians though. I don't like their style..and they really haven't contributed to the world.
