on Thursday denied claims that Kim Kardashian’s wearing of the iconic Marilyn Monroe “Happy Birthday” dress left it with new damage. Kardashian changed into a replica after climbing the Grand Staircase of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2. Ripley’s said soon after the gala that care was taken in the handling of the dress and no alterations were allowed. Ripley’s said it allowed Kardashian to wear the dress to keep Monroe’s legacy alive. “Our mission is to both entertain and educate visitors and fans, and sparking conversations like the discourse around Marilyn Monroe’s dress does just that,” the company said.

Source: Huffington Post June 18, 2022 07:03 UTC