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Kim Kardashian has come under fire for paying $25k at auction for Janet Jackson’s famous “If” garment, which she purchased two years after the Marilyn Monroe dress incident.

Entertainment — 09/06/2024

Kim Kardashian has faced renewed criticism for purchasing the famous two-piece outfit Janet Jackson wore in her 1993 “If” music video. Although Kardashian bought the custom-made black crop top and suede pants—complete with lace-up fronts and fringe—for $25,000 back in 2021, she only recently chose to wear the ensemble publicly.

When she announced she would be attending Jackson’s concert in the iconic outfit, reactions on X (formerly known as Twitter) were swift and negative. Many of Jackson’s fans expressed their disapproval, arguing that the outfit, which they felt should be preserved in a museum, was being worn inappropriately.Kim Kardashian sparked fresh backlash for purchasing the iconic, two-piece outfit that Janet Jackson wore in her 1993 music video for her song If

One critic wrote, “Buying historical pieces just for the thrill of it, UGH!” while others described Kardashian’s choice as “cringe.” Some questioned why Kardashian had acquired so many of Jackson’s outfits, with one person wondering if she would mishandle the garments as she allegedly did with Marilyn Monroe’s dress at the 2021 Met Gala. However, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, the owner of Monroe’s dress, confirmed that Kardashian did not damage the garment.While she bought the ensemble for $25,000 back in 2021, the 43-year-old reality star waited three years to wear the custom-made black crop top and black suede pants, with lace up in the front and fringe on the sides, out publicly

Despite the backlash, some fans defended Kardashian, pointing out that the outfit was part of a special auction celebrating Jackson’s 55th birthday in 2021. Jackson herself had expressed her hope that the outfit would bring Kardashian as much joy as it had brought her.Upon revealing that she was attending Jackson's concert in the archival look, social media users flocked to X (previously known as Twitter) to condemn her choiceMany fans of Jackson were enraged that the American Horror Story actress was wearing the look, which some argued 'should be in a museum'

Kim arrived at Jackson’s concert at the Palm Desert Arena in a party bus with her sister Khloe Kardashian and mother Kris Jenner. Leading up to the show, she teased her followers with clips of her wearing the outfit, showing off her toned midriff and styled look.'Buying historical pieces just for the kick of it, UGH!' one complained while others tweeted that the mother-of-four was acting 'cringe'Some fans of the TV personality argued that people can't be 'so mad at her buying' the look, which was part of a three-day auction on Jackson's 55th birthday in 2021At the time, the All for You hitmaker sweetly told Kardashian that she hopes the outfit gave her 'as much pleasure as it did' her over Instagram

In her Stories, Kardashian shared her excitement by posting a video of herself in pointy-toe black heels and another clip hinting at the concert with one of Jackson’s songs. She also shared a note from Jackson, congratulating her on the purchase and expressing her pleasure at the outfit finding a new home.

In her Instagram post, Kardashian had previously shared her excitement about winning the outfit, saying, “For @janetjackson’s birthday, because I’m such a fan, I can’t believe I won this outfit on @jules_auctions.”

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