Niamh Shackleton
It's not uncommon for Met Gala outfits to be pretty unusual, but Blackpink's Lisa's ensemble has caused some controversy.
Lisa, best known for being one quarter of K-POP band Blackpink and a star of White Lotus season three, made her Met Gala debut last night in a Louis Vuitton outfit.
Her Blackpink bandmate Jennie also made her Met Gala debut and donned a chic Chanel getup.
This year's theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style so, as you can probably imagine, there were many fashion ensembles celebrating Black style and dandyism.
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And Lisa's outfit seemed to follow the theme as the 28-year-old White Lotus star rocked up in a black lace tailored jacket over what appeared to be a lace bodice, Louis Vuitton tights, black court heels and, of course, a Louis Vuitton handbag.
But it was the lace detailing of her garb that raised eyebrows as it is believed to feature the faces of historical Black figures such as Rosa Parks and Maya Angelou.
"The lace replicates elements of an artwork by the American artist Henry Taylor depicting portraits of figures who have been a part of the artist’s life,” Louis Vuitton wrote in a statement about Lisa’s outfit construction, as per The New York Times.
The lace detailing went all the way down to the underwear part of her fit, meaning these historical figures were in a somewhat uncompromising place.
Lisa, real name Lalisa Manobal, has since been described as 'disrespectful' for her fashion statement.
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"I'm sorry but like isn’t having Rosa Parks, a huge historical figure, on your panties…like you know disrespectful, it’s also weird," one person penned on Twitter.
"Who the hell decided it was a good idea to put the faces of influential black women on a pair of PANTIES," questioned another.
"Rosa Park on her underwear. This is so disrespectful wtf was she thinking," echoed a third.
Not everyone was critical of Lisa's custom-made outfit though. Someone raved of the unique ensemble: "The faces on the outfits kinda screammm how the detailing is soooooo on top of its games! Super cool @LouisVuitton."
A second wrote: "Maya Angelou was an American poet, writer, and civil rights activist, best known for her memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. A powerful voice for Black identity, women’s rights, and equality — her portrait is beautifully embroidered on Lisa’s Met Gala outfit."
"Lisa’s Met Gala outfit features the silhouettes of many Black icons! Her team did an amazing job," gushed another.
Someone else said of the singer's outfit: "This look is EVERYTHING."
UNILAD has approached reps for Lisa and Louis Vuitton's press team for comment.