A real performance. It’s been more than fifteen years since Kim Kardashian burst into the world people Together with his mother and sisters, he built a real empire. An icon of the 2010s and now 2020. Celebrating her 43rd birthday this October 21, she is a reality TV hero. businesswoman, lawyer, stylist and a kind of woman’s ambassador Completely breaking the codes of the 2000s : A sweet woman from head to toe, with her tight jeans put away in the closet… A mermaid with brown hair, dark skin, and a strong character.
The emergence of the “Kardashian model” reminds us of the birth from another American icon, Although his journey was different, he invented his character to stand out in the competition and became a legend of his time by creating his own myth: Marilyn Monroe. When is the theme for the 2022 Met Gala? “Gilded Charm” (The American golden age) imposed itself on Kim Kardashian, what could be more logical than wanting to wear one of the most legendary dresses worn by Marilyn: The one where she sang “Happy Birthday” to President Kennedy in 1962.
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Marilyn and John…and Kim
“What could be more American than Marilyn Monroe singing ‘happy birthday’ to John Kennedy?” This is what Kim Kardashian tells the cameras in the second season of her TV series KardashiansThree episodes tell the epic story the star lived to have the right to wear her idol’s dress. decorated with more than one 6000 hand stitched crystals by stylist Jean LouisThis iconic dress worn by Marilyn Monroe made headlines in the early sixties.
Madly in love with John F. KennedyDisappointed that Jackie Kennedy was only one of her husband’s mistresses, Marilyn Monroe decided to strike hard on the occasion of the 45th birthday of the President of the United States. this is May 19, 1962, three months before her death and six months before her lover’s death. I’m wearing this tight dress almost planted on and steals a fur, takes the Madison Square Garden stage to whisper something “Happy birthday Mr. President” An unmistakable anthology sentimentality towards John F. Kennedy about the reality of their relationship.
The world’s most expensive dress on Kim Kardashian’s back
Bought $12,000 The dress, designed by Marilyn Monroe at the time, was purchased at auction in 2016 for $4.8 million after being sold several times. Ripley believes it or not, Popular culture museum located in Florida. Kim Kardashian wanted to appear on the Met Gala red carpet on May 2, 2022 in this breathtaking outfit. Determined as ever to get in, whereas the fragility of the suit in no way guaranteed the success of the operation.

The museum, which was very hesitant about the idea of loaning the world’s most expensive dress to Kim Kardashian, initially rejected the offer. But that’s without relying on Kim’s mom, Kris Jenner, who can’t resist anything. This We negotiated heatedly on the phone with the owners.under the eyes of an overexcited Kim screaming nearby “I will pay. Everything”, As explained in the second season of the series.
Kim Kardashian to convince the owners of the legendary outfit gets a copy made to try and thus ensure that its dimensions will allow it to fit in the original room without damaging it. After diet and rigorous sports sessions, The star, who lost 4 and a half kilos, enters the copy without any problems. I’m not entirely convinced, Ripley Museum she still wants him to go to Orlando, Florida to try on the original dress and make sure it fits before sending it to her.
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Kim Kardashian’s butt almost exploded
During fitting, tension is increasing. It was shot by the cameras of the series, KardashiansKim, who insisted and worked very hard to fit into this dress and wear it at the Met Gala, cannot hide her pain. There is absolutely no plan B planned.. The star, who prayed for her dress to reach the top, encountered difficulties. to get her legendary hips in there. “It’s hard because I can’t move in the dress. It has to go on in one go.”he comments to the camera.
But without writhing squeezing the hips Thanks to the “helping hand” of her assistant, the miracle happens: the dress fits and Kim Kardashian is very impressed to see that her efforts have paid off. The only problem: The back of the dress does not closeputs it all the same way small part of hip but a SKIMS branded sheath that matches the color of the dress will do the trick and, neither seen nor known, the deal is done!
Kim Kardashian is stronger than Marilyn Monroe
Until the fateful day of the premiere, Kim Kardashian decides: continue diet and exercise (in sweatpants) so as not to gain or even lose a gram 3 more kilos : “It’s tiring, but it’s like an actor in the movie. It’s like I’m going to play Marilyn Monroe.” he is telling. But there are other obstacles to overcome: The dress is extremely fragile and wearing it in public or sitting in the car with it is out of the question.
There should not be even a single oily stain on the clothing. A crystal does not have to fall. Perfect tip: Kim Kardashian will go to the Met in bathrobe, hair and make-up, and when you arrive you will change in the dressing room next to the red carpet. Pete Davidson will only have his suit on his arm for ten minutes, and it will be time to take a few photos and head up the stairs. Up stairs, copy of this dress That Kanye West’s ex will continue the night without the risk of harming the original.
She was openly criticized for removing the dress from the museum and Accused by some of damaging the crystals of the legendary outfit Kim Kardashian defended by Ripley Museum, which ensures the star’s preservation “It did not cause any damage”. Just like his idol, he became an icon of the American popular culture industry. But Kim Kardashian has nothing to do with someone who knows almost nothing but depression and loneliness. Surrounded by her brothers and sisters, managed by her mother, and at the helm of multiple businesses, Kim represents much more than the “Marilyn of the 2000s.” So as the second one said: Happy birthday Ms Kardashian…
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