THE 2025 with galadetained May 5th (local time) al Metropolitan Museum of Art In New York, once again he was up to his status as “Oscar of Fashion”-not only dazzling with the couture approaching, but also triggered an intense debate on some of the most daring choices.
Among the most spoken were there Lisa di Blackpink AND Sabrina Carpenterboth amazed “Without trousers” clothes This exposed a large part of their lower part of the body. These aspects, although daring and on the topic, quickly turned on the online controversies, especially in Korea.
“Where are the pants?”: Netizens question the trend
While Lisa, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli Xcx and Helen Lasichanh have walked in the blue carpetMany online could not help but ask, “Where are their pants?” Lisa’s outfit, in particular, aroused criticism to exhibit almost half of her back.
Some Netizen Koreans called Look “Too provocative” AND “Inappropriate for a k-pop idol”, arguing that he crossed the boundaries of taste and professionalism.
In response to the repercussions, fans and the media have quickly arrived at Defense of Sabrina Carpenterhighlighting Vogue interview where he explained the reasoning behind the design.
According to Sabrina, Pharrell WilliamsThe creative director of Louis Vuitton, intentionally designed the dress without pants thanks to her height (1.52 m). Traditional long dresses or voluminous layers, he explained, would have made it short and overwhelmed on the carpet.
Instead, the “without pants” style offered Visual balance and presence on the red carpet – which has delivered with vintage elegance.
Evolution of the style of Lisa and Diana Ross Inspiration
While Sabrina’s dress was born from practicality, Lisa’s choice was rooted Artistic influence and evolution of personal style. Known for his bold fashion since he went from K-Pop to the western entertainment industry, Lisa has worn bold and body-revealing clothes for the body in events such as the Victoria’s Secret Show.
Fashion professionals believe that Lisa’s gala dress Fosse Inspired by the legendary interpreter Diana Rossin particular her Stage look of the suit of the 70s. As a tribute to the inheritance of Ross of Ross, Lisa incorporated elements of glam, music and flair of the vintage show in her ensemble.
Opinions divided: critics and praise in the same way
While some spectators have criticized Lisa to “forget the pants” and push the boundaries too much, The fashion authorities have taken a different position.
- Vogue Uk and Vogue France He praised her for having a look that was “artistic, safe and world class”.
- Variety one of the The best stars dressed in Met Gala 2025further validating his risk of fashion.
The Lisa Met Gala look, according to Vogue Uk, presents embroidered portraits of the black artist Henry Taylor, transforming fashion into a tribute to black art and culture. pic.twitter.com/kq8fa5dbkr
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Although Lisa and Sabrina Carpenter have faced a recourse for their looks without pants, their daring choices reflect a wider Shift in red carpet storytelling – where fashion does not only concern beauty but Art, expression and intention. Both controversial and iconic, they have undeniably left a sign Met Gala History.
