BLACKPINK’s Lisa made a dramatic entrance at the Met Gala 2025 on May 5. Her outfit, featuring a daring Louis Vuitton ensemble with no pants, caused a stir for its controversial design.
The theme of this year’s Met Gala, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ highlighted Black dandy fashion and designers. Lisa’s outfit, adorned with portraits by artist Henry Taylor, including Rosa Parks, drew mixed reactions due to its placement.
The Controversial Design
Netizens criticized the portrayal of Rosa Parks on a highly sexualized area of the outfit, calling it ‘vulgar’ and ‘disrespectful.’ Some defended Lisa, highlighting that the design was by a Black artist and was featured throughout the ensemble.
Netizens’ Reactions
Amidst allegations involving BLACKPINK members and the N-word, Lisa’s appearance at an event celebrating Black culture has sparked intense debate about cultural respect, fashion boundaries, and representation.
A Perfect Storm of Timing
The controversy surrounding Lisa’s Met Gala outfit has become one of the most talked-about moments of 2025, raising questions about future collaborations and appearances.
