Kim Kardashian flaunts iconic Marilyn Monroe dress at the 2022 Met Gala

Kim Kardashian made quite a fashion statement as she arrived for the 2022 Met Gala held in New York. The Reality TV star turned business entrepreneur brought classic movie star-style to the event, wearing an iconic dress worn by Marilyn Monroe. With boyfriend Pete Davidson by her side, Kim put her famous curves into the dress, but revealed she had to lose 16lbs in just three weeks to make the dress fit. Marilyn's glittering beaded gown was designed by Jean Louis, and has been on display at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum in Orlando, FL, after they bought it from Julien's Auction for $4.81million. 

'This is Marilyn Monroe's dress. It's sixty years old,' Kim told LaLa Anthony on the red carpet. 'I had this idea to put it on and try it on. They came with armed guards and gloves. I tried it on and it didn't fit me. I had to lose 16lbs. I was determined to fit it. I did it. I dyed my hair blonde. I haven't eaten carbs and sugar in three weeks.' 

Marilyn  is said to have paid $1,440 for the custom figure-hugging dress, and it holds the record for the for the most expensive dress sold at an auction, making it one of the most expensive dresses in the world. Kim let the iconic dress do the talking, and kept her accessories minimal, opting for diamond drop earrings and a fur jacket.