No, Kim Kardashian did not buy the original Marilyn Monroe dress. In 2015, the dress was up for auction and was won by Ripley’s Believe it or Not for an estimated $4. 8 million. In 2016, the dress was loaned to Kim Kardashian West for a couple of days for a photo shoot for Interview magazine.
However, Kim Kardashian West has not purchased the dress nor does she own it. The dress is currently still in the possession of Ripley’s Believe it Not and is part of their Permanent Collection.
Why was Kim allowed to wear Marilyn’s dress?
Kim was allowed to wear Marilyn’s dress as a part of a promotional photoshoot for the upcoming movie she was starring in. The movie was a tribute to the iconic icon Marilyn Monroe and Kim was chosen to play the role.
The photoshoot was planned to emulate some of the famous shots of Marilyn in her iconic film Some Like it Hot and the dress Kim wore was a replica of the exact dress Marilyn wore in the iconic opening scene.
As part of the event, Marilyn’s dress was also loaned out to Kim to complete the photoshoot. The hope was that by emulating the iconic look, it would generate more attention to the upcoming movie and serve as a tribute to the memory of Marilyn Monroe.
Did Marilyn Monroe’s dress not fit Kim Kardashian?
No, Marilyn Monroe’s dress did not fit Kim Kardashian. Monroe was famously known for her voluptuous curves and she stood at 5 foot 5 while Kardashian is 5 foot 3. It is unlikely that the size and fit of Monroe’s dress would have been able to fit her properly.
Additionally, Monroe had a 26 inch waist and Kardashian currently has a larger waist size, further complicating any hope of the two wearing the same dress. However, it is possible that Kardashian could have had a similar dress tailored and made to fit her unique body type.
How much did Kim pay for Marilyn Monroe’s dress?
Kim Kardashian West famously purchased Marilyn Monroe’s Dress from the actress’ estate at Julien’s Auctions during a live bidding session in November 2016. The stunning tight-fitting, French-constructed dress was expected to fetch between $60,000 and $80,000, and after nine minutes of competition between two bidders, Kim Kardashian West became the proud owner of the iconic dress for a whopping $264,000.
How much does Kim Kardashian weigh?
Kim Kardashian does not seem to publicly disclose her exact weight, but according to various online sources, Kim Kardashian is believed to weigh around 136-140lbs.