Lisa was feeling like a new woman at the 2025 Met Gala.
As the Blackpink alum strutted the famed steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art May 5 for the first time ever, fans were shocked to see Rosa Parks’ face seemingly embroidered into the bottom of her bodysuit.
But during a look into her final fitting before the iconic charity gala, the White Lotus star made it clear that her formfitting Louis Vuitton lace blazer and bodysuit—designed by Pharrell Williams, the men’s creative director for the brand—was inspired by artist Henry Taylor, who was also the artist behind Pharrell’s Vogue cover last month.
“It recreates an artwork by Henry Taylor,” Lisa explained in the May 6 YouTube video, urging the person behind the camera to zoom into the intricate faces incorporated into the lace. “It’s crazy, you have to see all the details.”
And in a recent statement to Vulture, a representative for Taylor set the record straight by adding that "The figure featured in Lisa’s Louis Vuitton look is not Rosa Parks, but one of Henry’s neighbors."
"The faces seen on this look, as well as on previous LV garments featuring Taylor’s artwork, are all drawn from his personal life,” the rep continued, “family members, friends, and neighbors. These figures come directly from Henry’s existing artworks, which he provided to LVMH for Pharrell’s debut collection with Louis Vuitton in 2023."
In addition to the intriguing lace designs, Lisa’s ensemble boasted an interesting silhouette which was overlaid with the Louis Vuitton Flower Monogram and hand-embellished with crystals. After all, the K-pop star was determined from the very beginning to push boundaries for fashion’s biggest night.
“I could wear pants, but do we want to do that,” she recalled thinking. “Or do we wanna make something more crazier, more fun?”
As for the color of the look, the 28-year-old decided on a palette that not only fit the theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” but also something that would made her feel confident.
“When I wear black, I feel powerful,” she noted. It’s the perfect fit.”
For his part, Pharrell—one of the co-chairs of the gala, alongside A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton as well as Vogue editor Anna Wintour—walked her through her debut moment before reassuring her that she was going to turn heads no matter what.
“For your first met and moving forward,” Pharrell told her, “I think you just stand in the confidence of knowing that you are eating the carpet up tonight.”
“It’s just gonna work,” he added of the daring design, “because this was made for you.”
Indeed, the “Happy” singer went on to detail the inspiration behind her customized look that he described as chic, wearable and well-made.
“This look is inspired by the theme of this year’s Met Gala, which is Superfine,” the Grammy winner explained. “The idea that we love this color black and the world loves the color black. But here’s a moment where we highlight the taste level and the taste buds of Black people.”
To see how more stars incorporated the theme into their extravagant Met Gala looks, keep reading.
Rihanna
In custom Marc Jacobs.
A$AP Rocky
In custom Awge, Bvlgari jewelry and Briony Raymond umbrella.
Zendaya
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Serena Williams
In custom Moncler x EE72 by Edward Enninful and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Kim Kardashian
In custom Chrome Hearts.
Halle Berry
In LaQuan Smith.
Sabrina Carpenter
In custom Louis Vuitton.
Colman Domingo
In Valentino with Boucheron jewelry.
Kylie Jenner
In custom Ferragamo.
Cardi B
In Burberry.
Hailey Bieber
In custom Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Cynthia Erivo
In custom Givenchy.
Kendall Jenner
In Torishéju.
Gigi Hadid
In custom Miu Miu.
Sydney Sweeney
In custom Miu Miu.
Zoe Saldaña
In Thom Browne.
Callum Turner & Dua Lipa
In custom Chanel.
Miley Cyrus
In Alaïa.
Shakira
In custom Prabal Gurung.
Nicole Kidman
In custom Balenciaga Couture and Wolford tights.
Chappell Roan
In a custom look sourced by Paul Tazewell.
Megan Thee Stallion
In custom Michael Kors Collection and Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Pamela Anderson
In Tory Burch.
Halle Bailey
In Coach.
Charli XCX
In custom Ann Demeulemeester.
Doja Cat
In custom Marc Jacobs and Wolford tights.
Anne Hathaway
In Carolina Herrera.
Diana Ross
In Ugo Mozie.
Lorde
In Thom Browne.
Demi Moore
In custom Thom Browne.
Check out E!'s Met Gala homepage for every must-see look from fashion's biggest night and all the behind-the-scenes moments you might have missed. And watch E! News Tuesday, May 6, at 11 p.m. for a full 2025 Met Gala recap.