<p>The reality TV star has a weird obsession with collecting fashion items previously owned by celebrities, now dead. Read about what she's bought, from Princess Diana's jewelry to Michael Jackson's headwear.</p>

<p>When it comes to weird obsessions, Hollywood is a great place find them. In the case of <a href="https://lofficielusa.com/tags/kimkardashian">Kim Kardashian</a>, her obsession involves buying and wearing items that once belonged to other celebrities, especially those who are dead. This came into view particularly after the 2022 Met Gala, when she <a href="https://time.com/6172809/kim-kardashian-marilyn-monroe-dress-met-gala-2022/">wore Marilyn Monroe's dress</a> from her "Happy Birthday Mr. President" moment. Kardashian faced backlash for this, including when there were <a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/kim-kardashian-marilyn-monroe-dress/index.html">rumors</a> she damaged the original garment. But she seems to have enjoyed the experience immensely and seems to want more.</p>
<p>Always enjoying an eye-popping and head-turning moment, Kim Kardashian's wore one of her new addition to her "dead celebrity item vault" recently to the LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. The reality TV star <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kim-kardashian-wore-princess-diana-cross-necklace-2024-11">bought Princess Diana's cross necklace at auction</a> almost two years ago. On the red carpet, she debuted the nearly $200,000 piece with a white Gucci gown.</p>
<p>Kardashian also owns a hat from Michael Jackson, particularly the one he wore in the "Smooth Criminal" music video. She bought it for her daughter North West. The Skims co-founder also owns Elizabeth Taylor's famed jade bangles, via a Christie's auction. Keep scrolling for a running list of the Kardashian's fashion purchases of dead celebrities' items.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Princess Diana's Cross Necklace</h2>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal Hat</h2>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Michael Jackson's Jacket</h2>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' Cartier Watch</h2>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Elvis Presley's Gold Rings</h2>

Kim Kardashian Photography: Getty Images

Everything Kim Kardashian Owns From Dead Celebrities

Everything Kim Kardashian Owns From Dead Celebrities

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