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Bob Mackie had some choice words regarding Kim Kardashian's choice to wear Marilyn Monroe's custom 1962 Jean Louis gown. Kardashian wore the historic dress for a brief time at the 2022 Met Gala and changed into a replica after posing on the red carpet. "I thought it was a big mistake," Mackie, who drew the original sketch of the dress, told Entertainment Weekly.

The debate regarding Kim Kardashian’s 2022 Met Gala look continues. Bob Mackie, who sketched Marilyn Monroe’s infamous “Happy Birthday” dress, has made it clear he isn’t happy the Kardashians star borrowed the gown for the fundraiser earlier this month.

Kim Kardashian does not have Bob Mackie‘s stamp of approval.

Kim Kardashian received a special surprise before borrowing Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2022 Met Gala. The 41-year-old was gifted a lock of the late star’s hair by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Orlando, Florida, before appearing at the annual benefit in New York City.The museum allowed the SKIMS founder to borrow Monroe’s famous "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress, which she wore for John F.

When Hollywood film star Marilyn Monroe stepped out to sing Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy at a New York fundraising event 60 years ago, it wasn’t only her seductive singing voice that dazzled everyone.Taking to the stage at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962, she removed her white fur coat to reveal an astonishing sheer, figure-hugging dress that made history in a split second and has had people talking about it ever since. Leaving little to the imagination, the long, gold marquisette gown was smothered in sparkling rhinestones and beads.

A very unique souvenir. Kim Kardashian didn’t get to keep the vintage dress she borrowed for the 2022 Met Gala — but she did receive a special gift related to the dress’ original owner, Marilyn Monroe.

Kim Kardashian was committed to this fit!

Pizza party! Kim Kardashian threw a pizza and donuts party in her hotel room after going on a strict diet to fit into Marilyn Monroe‘s dress for the 2022 Met Gala.

took the dress for a spin at last night’s Met Gala, making her the only person besides Marilyn to ever wear the dress. The skin-tight mesh dress, which has more than 6,000 hand-sewn crystals, was part of the Monroe estate until Anna Strasberg enlisted Christie’s to sell it in 1999, according to the Daily Mail.Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum in Florida bought the dress at a Julien’s Auctions event in 2016 for $4.8 million. After taxes and fees, the dress was valued at over $5 million, making it the “world’s most expensive dress” ever sold at auction, Ripley’s told The Post.The dazzling gown is now valued at over $10 million.When Monroe asked costume designer Jean Louis to make a dress for her, she told him, “I want you to design a truly historical dress, a dazzling dress that’s one-of-a-kind, a dress that only Marilyn Monroe could wear,” according to Ripley’s.Bob Mackie drew the original sketch as his first job out of college. The unlined gown made it impossible for Monroe to wear undergarments.

at the museum with the help of a conservationist from Ripley's. Once she climbed the steps, she changed into a replica, also owned by Ripley's.“I’m extremely respectful to the dress and what it means to American history. 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," she told Vogue.The dress was created by French designer Jean-Louis, and based on a sketch by the legendary Bob Mackie.

It is one of the world's most iconic dresses, worn by Marilyn Monroe in 1962 when she sang "Happy Birthday" to president John F. Kennedy.

Making it work! Kim Kardashian’s 2022 Met Gala dress didn’t quite fit — so she lost the weight to make sure it did!

Celebrating fashion or past romances? As celebrities stepped out at the 2022 Met Gala, many of the attendees shared a history that couldn’t be ignored.

Everything’s coming up Pim!!

We’re just a few short days away from the 2022 Met Gala – and there’s a big rumor going around about what Kim Kardashian might be wearing to this year’s event!

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Los Angeles. This year, the event will return to the Dolby Theatre for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Last year’s even was filmed at Union Station, the main railway station in the Californian city.

Demi Moore took to Instagram to share her pride in middle daughter Scout Willis, 30, as she revealed some very exciting news.MORE: Demi Moore's fans can't get enough of her slinky backless jumpsuitShe posted a video featuring a teaser for Scout's upcoming second single, Shouldn't I Be, which featured her posing in a series of stunning looks.WATCH: Demi Moore's garden looks like a private nature reserveScout wore a 20s style dress with dangling feathered detailing and crystal trims, similar to Cher's iconic Bob Mackie creation, as well as a white dress with chainmail on the side sporting a bloody nose.She also posed in a risqué chainmail ensemble, featuring a top that barely covered her up and a skirt with appliques, a sword, and a bob hairstyle, that also featured as the single art.MORE: Rumer Willis' jaw-dropping new appearance sparks big reaction from fansDemi wrote a loving caption for her daughter, saying: "So proud of @scoutlaruewillis - releasing her second single 'Shouldn't I Be' on March 4.

LA on Saturday. The Believe hitmaker, 75, who is known for her scintillating ensembles, donned a curly blonde wig, leopard print trousers and a straw hat to pose with long-time friend and designer, Bob Mackie, 82.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorBob Mackie was first tasked with dressing Cher in 1967 when she appeared as a guest on “The Carol Burnett Show.” “We hit it off right off the bat,” Mackie tells Variety, and the rest is history.At the time, Cher called on Mackie to dress her for special occasions, and when “The Sonny and Cher Show” aired, she turned to him to create her costumes.

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