The White Lotus star Lisa has raised eyebrows for her 2025 Met Gala ensemble, as it appeared to feature the image of civil rights activist Rosa Parks on her lace undies.
This year’s Met Gala, which took place on Monday evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, aimed to explore black dandyism from the 18th century to its revival during the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on fashion today with the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’.
In line with the theme, A-list guests were instructed to follow the dress code ‘Tailored For You,’ a nod to the menswear and suiting seen in the Costume Institute’s spring exhibit at the Met.
However, Lisa’s all-black pantless ensemble led Met Gala viewers to question whether she had brushed up on the theme at all.
The K-pop superstar, who recently made her on-screen debut in the third season of HBO‘s The White Lotus, wore a Louis Vuitton lace bodysuit under an embroidered blazer.
She accessorized the look with a set of LV logo-adorned tights and a monogrammed handbag.
But it was the elaborate embroidery featured on the Blackpink singer’s lace bodysuit, most visible in the panty area, that had caused quite a stir on social media.
According to British Vogue, a face resembling that of famous civil rights icon Rosa Parks was etched into the fabric, among others.
Blackpink singer Lisa raises eyebrows with her black Louis Vuitton ensemble at the 2025 Met Gala
The White Lotus star’s lace bodysuit featured the face of civil rights icon Rosa Parks etched into the fabric, most visible in the panty area
The theme of the 2025 Met Gala was ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ which aimed to explore Black dandyism from the 18th century to its revival during the Harlem Renaissance
Rosa Parks was an American Civil Rights activist who became known when she refused to move from her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama, as she protested the Jim Crow Laws
The print was reportedly created by American artist Henry Taylor and depicts miniature portraits designed by Taylor, which were originally commissioned by Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams for his debut spring 2024 collection.
Despite the somewhat historical nod, Lisa’s Met Gala look still caused a stir on social media, where many people shared their utter shock at the fashion moment.
‘Rosa Parks on her panties……..’ one user wrote on X.
‘Rosa Parks embroidered panties… put Pharrell in jail expeditiously!!’ another person jokingly said.
A third user commented: ‘The fact she’s literally going to be inside at her table sitting on Rosa Parks face for an event unveiling a Black Style exhibition is beyond me.’
‘Using Rosa Parks’ image in this manner appears to be a blatant lack of respect and sensitivity towards her legacy and the struggles she faced during the Civil Rights Movement,’ someone else pointed out.
‘Furthermore, it reinforces harmful racial stereotypes & undermines the progress made in combating racism.’
‘I can’t believe this,’ one stunned user simply said.
Social media users on X/Twitter criticized Lisa’s Met Gala bodysuit for featuring the image of Rosa Parks
DailyMail.com has contacted Lisa’s representatives for comment.
Lisa, whose real name is Lalisa Manobal, wasn’t the only celebrity to shock fans with her bizarre Met Gala outfit.
Heidi Klum, Emma Chamberlain, Maya Hawke, Madonna, Suki Waterhouse, and Demi Moore were among the many stars to grace the worst dressed list – whether for showing up in a boring black ensemble or completely missing the mark on the evening’s theme.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra were also trolled by fans for their unique Met Gala looks, with Jonas decked out in Bianca Saunders and his wife in Balmain.
Fans noticed that Chopra’s look was quite reminiscent of Bette Midler’s attire in the 1988 film Big Business. Her white suit dress with black polka dots was quite similar to Midler’s outfit in the movie, while Jonas opted for a cream colored turtleneck and scarf with black pants.
Many people compared Priyanka’s look to Cruella de Vil and Carmen Sandiego. Even Harper’s Bazaar threw some subtle shade at the couple, tweeting, ‘Nick Jonas found shade under Priyanka Chopra’s massive hat at the 2025 Met Gala.’
