The 2025 Met Gala dazzled viewers once again last night with its signature blend of couture, spectacle, and high-stakes fashion statements. As always, the red carpet — or blue as of last night — served as a stage for both stunning triumphs and puzzling ensembles. 

Making her first appearance at the prestigious event, Lisa, The BLACKPINK and White Lotus star, wore a provocative sheer ensemble by Louis Vuitton that immediately turned heads. Her outfit featured a form-fitting, glittering black blazer with sheer panels, paired with black tights and cheeky underwear. The most eye-catching detail, however, was the curious prints covering the outfit: a collage of women’s faces—portraits that spanned personal identity and history.

Lisa completed the look with a sleek black LV purse, classic black pumps, and a dramatic pearl chain that draped from her blazer’s bottom hem. Her platinum blonde updo and subdued makeup allowed the outfit room to speak for itself. And speak it did — it roared.

Although people adored this look, the buzz online intensified when viewers pointed out that one of the faces, positioned on her outfit’s crotch bore a strong resemblance to civil rights icon Rosa Parks. 

Who Is Rosa Parks?

Back in 1955, Rosa Parks took a small action that changed the world — she got on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. When the driver told her to give up her seat for a white passenger, she said no. Just one word, but it lit the match that sparked the entire Civil Rights Movement. Parks isn’t just a footnote in history; she’s a symbol of quiet defiance, fierce dignity, and the kind of courage that reshaped America’s fight for racial justice.

Public Reaction

Social media lit up within minutes of Lisa’s red carpet appearance, with users debating whether the outfit was a form of artistic expression or a downright outrage. 

In response to the growing controversy, Louis Vuitton released a brief statement, clarifying: 

“Lisa’s look features multiple portraits of figures who have been a part of the artist’s life. Each image was chosen to reflect stories of inspiration, struggle, and empowerment.”

Art, Fashion, and the Politics of the Red Carpet

Lisa’s debut raises important questions about the intersection of fashion, history, and social awareness. Is there a respectful way to incorporate historical figures into avant-garde fashion? 

One thing’s for sure: Lisa’s Met Gala debut won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Whether you saw it as a daring artistic statement or a fashion faux pas of epic proportions, she definitely made headlines. Love it or hate it, the girl knows how to cause a stir — and in the world of high fashion and hot takes, that’s half the game.

Check out Vogue’s 2025 Met Gala’s play-by-play: