BLACKPINK‘s Lisa‘s outfit at the 2025 Met Gala themed around “Black Dandyism” has been slammed as ‘insensitive’ by many netizens.
Lisa chose a black bodysuit layered under an eyelet long-sleeved jacket. She accessorized with a pearl and gold waist chain, Vuitton-branded tights, and a black and white bowler bag. While the overall silhouette garnered some attention, it was the detail on her undergarment that sparked widespread outrage among netizens. Upon closer inspection, distinct images of prominent African American figures appeared to be imprinted on her underwear. This led many to question the appropriateness and intent behind the choice, with some specifically identifying one of the figures near her crotch as possibly being civil rights activist Rosa Parks. This observation left many online users “dumfounded on why she or her team thought that this would be a good idea.”
The reaction online was met with some positivity, especially by fans, but most found her outfit and odd choice. One netizen wrote,
“So apparently she’s wearing Rosa parks on her underwear…” expressing disbelief.
The lack of clear connection to the “Black Dandyism” theme also drew criticism. One user commented,
“That’s a statement… Sighh . Not like western artists are doing better explaining the theme but I doubt Lisa got the media training on how to explain this one.”
The placement of the figures on the underwear was a major point of contention.
“Having prominent and important black women embodied on your crotch and ass is certainly a choice she shouldn’t have made!” one user emphatically stated.
The perceived disrespect towards the figures and the theme was a recurring concern.
“This was a total swing and a miss. I know the Blinks don’t like to compare but Jennie‘s team did an amazing job styling her to match the theme,” another netizen pointed out, drawing a comparison to a fellow BLACKPINK member’s past Met Gala appearances.
The specific potential inclusion of Rosa Parks on the garment drew particularly sharp criticism.
“Rosa Parks fought for a seat on the bus, not to be the seat,” one user poignantly wrote, highlighting the perceived insensitivity of the placement.
Another echoed this sentiment, stating,
“thats just disrespectful especially when the theme is about black culture.”
Some speculated on the thought process behind the outfit, with one user suggesting, “It could be, this theme is black fashion and it seems like they just slapped a black person they know on her outfit,” implying a superficial and ill-conceived attempt to engage with the theme.
The strong negative reaction to Lisa’s outfit raises questions about the intent behind the design and its alignment with the “Black Dandyism” theme. What are your thoughts on Lisa’s outfit? Do you think it’s actually Rosa Parks on the underwear, and what implications might that have?
