Lisa Blackpink's Met Gala lingerie sparks controversy, as it seems to depict Rosa Parks' likeness.
K-pop sensation Lisa, the Thai powerhouse from Blackpink, has found herself in hot water following her appearance at the Met Gala 2025. The controversial outfit in question? A Louis Vuitton ensemble that some believe features the face of Rosa Parks on Lisa's lingerie.
The controversy stems from the positioning of the image on the lower part of the bodysuit, causing some to see it as disrespectful, especially considering the Met's theme for the night, "Tailored for You" - a nod to the Met's "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibit, celebrating black excellence over three centuries.
The design, part of a collage created by American artist Henry Taylor and commissioned by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton's spring 2024 collection, has sparked a debate about cultural sensitivity and potential misinterpretations of art and fashion choices.
However, the identity of the figure on Lisa's bodysuit remains uncertain as neither Louis Vuitton nor Lisa's representatives have confirmed whether it is indeed Rosa Parks, adding fuel to the fire[1][2].
Social media has been ablaze with outrage, with some describing the outfit as "disrespectful" and "distasteful." One tweet reads, "Lisa needs to fire her whole PR team at this point," while another exclaims, "WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?????"
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting cultural norms and the potential pitfalls in the intersection of art and fashion.
- Many celebrities and followers of pop-culture on social media have expressed outrage over Lisa's Louis Vuitton ensemble at the Met Gala 2025, deeming it disrespectful because some believe the design features the face of Rosa Parks on her lingerie.
- The controversy surrounding Lisa, a Thai member of Blackpink, and her Met Gala outfit has sparked a debate about cultural sensitivity, with critics questioning whether the design, based on a Henry Taylor collage for Louis Vuitton's spring 2024 collection, may have been insensitive or subject to misinterpretation.
- Given the Met's theme for the night, "Tailored for You," a reference to the Met's "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibit celebrating black excellence over three centuries, some find it especially troubling that the controversial design might be interpreted as disrespectful.
- Despite the uncertainty about the identity of the figure on Lisa's bodysuit, the incident serves as a reminder to entertainment industry figures and fashion enthusiasts alike about the importance of understanding and respecting cultural norms in their creative choices.
