BLACKPINK’s Lisa turned heads at the 2025 Met Gala, but not for the reasons she may have hoped. Her daring Louis Vuitton ensemble- featuring a sheer bodysuit adorned with embroidered faces—sparked backlash when online users speculated that one of the faces resembled civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
As the debate gained traction, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel stepped in to share his perspective. A longtime supporter of Lisa, he addressed the controversy on his show, stating simply, “It doesn’t look like Rosa Parks to me.” His comment echoed the sentiment of many fans who believed the reaction was overblown.
A spokesperson for the designer later clarified that the embroidered faces were not of any public or historical figures. They were, in fact, inspired by artist Henry Taylor’s depictions of people from his personal life, friends, neighbors, and everyday individuals.
Although some critics questioned the appropriateness of the outfit in light of this year’s Met Gala theme—exploring fashion’s role in shaping Black identity—the clarification helped ease tensions surrounding the look.
As Lisa continues to thrive with her solo music debut Alter Ego and her upcoming appearance in The White Lotus Season 3, she’s also preparing to reunite with BLACKPINK for the group’s much-anticipated 2025 world tour. For now, the moment serves as a reminder of how fast fashion narratives can spiral and how quickly they can be corrected.
