The Met Gala is a fashion Super Bowl – but not everyone scores a touchdown. While some stars showed up dressed to the nines, others seemed to fumble the theme somewhere between their glam team and the museum steps. From off-theme ensembles to eyebrow-raising risks that didn’t quite land, these celebs took fashion chances that didn’t pay off. Let’s take a stroll through the looks that left us scratching our heads and clutching our pearls!
Shakira
Shakira’s vibrant pink Prabal Gurung gown was eye-catching but widely viewed as off-theme. Critics felt it lacked alignment with the evening’s focus on Black dandyism and tailored menswear-inspired fashion.
Jenna Ortega
Known for her edgy style, Jenna Ortega donned a metallic, medieval-inspired Balmain ensemble. While striking, it was deemed disconnected from the gala’s theme, appearing more suited for a fantasy film premiere.
Lisa (BLACKPINK)
Lisa’s Louis Vuitton outfit stirred controversy due to lingerie featuring portraits of various women, one resembling civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The inclusion was criticized as disrespectful and misaligned with the event’s celebration of Black culture.
Barry Keoghan
Barry Keoghan’s oversized black Valentino suit with a red sash and jeweled sleeves received backlash for its lack of tailoring and deviation from the dandy style central to the gala’s theme. Fashion commentators labeled the outfit as “awful” and a letdown.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson’s shiny Tory Burch dress was criticized for its lack of connection to the gala’s theme, appearing more like a generic party dress than a thoughtful homage to Black tailoring traditions.
Precious Lee
Model Precious Lee’s animal print ensemble was seen as a misstep, with critics arguing that it failed to capture the sophistication and tailored elegance emphasized by the gala’s theme.
Rosalía
Rosalía’s sculptural mermaid-style dress by Olivier Rousteing was viewed as more bridal than thematic, lacking the tailored elements that the gala aimed to highlight.
(Contributed by Wajeeha Syed)