Adorned with over 6,000 hand-sewn crystals, the dress was worn by Monroe when she famously sang 'Happy Birthday' to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
drew to a close on Monday night, Kim Kardashian arrived fashionably late in a sparkling skin-tight gown once worn by Marilyn Monroe. Adorned with over 6,000 handsewn crystals, the pre-loved dress was worn by Monroe when she famously sang"Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
While certainly glamorous, Kardashian opted for a fairly loose interpretation of the evening's theme that centered around America's Gilded Age -- a period during the last 30 years of the 19th century when industrialization rapidly amplified the country's wealth gap.Created 60 years ago by Hollywood designer Jean Louis, with help from Bob Mackie, the shimmering dress is one of Monroe's most iconic looks.
Speaking after Monroe's seductive performance for his 45th birthday, Kennedy said,"I can now retire from politics after having had 'Happy Birthday' sung to me in such a sweet, wholesome way."Part of the legend surrounding Monroe's dress is that she had to be sewn into the figure-hugging gown and couldn't wear undergarments beneath it. It was so tight, she appeared to have trouble walking during her 1962 performance.
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