Allegations that Marilyn Monroe's dress was damaged after it was worn by Kim Kardashian!

Claims that an iconic Marilyn Monroe gown was left damaged after Kim Kardashian wore it at the Met Gala last month are denied by the gown's owner, Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Recent images appear to show stretched fabric and missing crystals from the dress, according to Monroe historians.

The US Museum says a "calculated risk" was made in allowing the dress to be worn and it was not damaged "in any way".

Scott Fortner, who has curated his own private collection of Marilyn Monroe artefacts, posted photos online earlier this week that he said showed "significant" damage after it was loaned to the reality TV star.