Kaylah Walton
It’s not uncommon for famous figures to don historic fashion pieces. For example, Kim Kardashian famously wore Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress at the 2022 Met Gala. Similar to her experience, Kylie Jenner recently faced controversy after wearing a Versace dress that sustained significant damage.
Kylie attended the Golden Globes alongside her partner, Timothee Chalamet, but neither captured the spotlight. Chalamet didn’t win any awards, and Jenner received backlash when a picture revealed a tear in her dress at the waist.
The Shared Misfortune of Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian
It’s important to note the significance of Versace’s spring/summer 1999 collection, marking a pivotal moment for the brand after the tragic passing of Gianni Versace in 1997. This particular long evening gown, adorned with rhinestones and high slits, will never be entirely authentic again due to this incident.
The situation is particularly contentious as this isn’t the first such occurrence for the Kardashian family. Kim Kardashian also faced similar criticism after wearing Marilyn Monroe’s dress in 2022. This dress, borrowed from Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, was worn only briefly on the red carpet before she changed into a replica. However, subsequent images showed damage, including loose crystals and fraying threads.
Consequently, experts in fashion history and preservation emphasize that such valuable pieces ought to be protected in controlled environments rather than being worn due to their delicate nature.
