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Theresa Braine

Marilyn Monroe memorabilia expert alleges ‘permanent damage’ to gown Kim Kardashian wore to Met Gala

NEW YORK — She said “wreck” to the dress.

At least, that’s one collector’s interpretation of what Kim Kardashian did to the iconic gown in which Marilyn Monroe serenaded President John F. Kennedy when the reality star donned it for the Met Gala red carpet last month.

Collector Kevin Fortner, an expert who authenticates and verifies memorabilia connected to Monroe, posted Instagram photos Monday appearing to show that the back fabric had stretched and buckled around the zipper, and that crystals were missing.

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