Marilyn Monroe’s $ 4.8 million dress, worn by Kim Kardashian

Monroe’s performance in the dress is one of the most noteworthy moments of her career, so a lot has gone into protecting the dress and keeping it in its original form. Kardashian and the Ripley’s team spoke to garment conservationists, appraisers, archivists and insurance for guidance on how to make the Met Gala look happen. It was agreed that no alterations were to be made to the dress in order to keep it in its current condition, which sparked Kardashian’s brow-raising diet.