Lisa Manobal made a dazzling debut at the 2025 Met Gala, but it wasn’t just her glittery look that had people talking—it was the faces embroidered on her outfit. Some fans online thought they spotted Rosa Parks’ image on her black lace bodysuit, but that rumor was quickly put to rest.
A rep for artist Henry Taylor, who helped design Lisa’s Louis Vuitton outfit along with Pharrell Williams, told Vulture, “The figure featured in Lisa’s Louis Vuitton look is not Rosa Parks, but one of Henry’s neighbors.” The spokesperson explained that the faces in Taylor’s designs are always personal—drawn from his own family, friends, and neighbors—not famous people.
“These figures come directly from Henry’s existing artworks,” the rep said. “None of the individuals depicted in any of the garments are Rosa Parks or other well-known figures from Black cultural history.”
Lisa, the BLACKPINK star and White Lotus actress, stunned on the red carpet in a sharp black blazer, sheer lace bodysuit, and high heels. Her hair was swept into a chic updo, and she kept her makeup soft and simple. Zooming in on her outfit revealed tiny embroidered portraits that had fans speculating all over social media.
Vogue had reported earlier that artist Henry Taylor’s embroidered portraits were part of Lisa’s Met Gala look. Louis Vuitton later said the lace artwork featured “portraits of figures who have been a part of the artist’s life,” without naming anyone.
This year’s Met Gala theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” tied to the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibit. The show explores Black fashion history and dandyism, inspired by the book Slaves to Fashion by Monica L. Miller. According to museum curator Andrew Bolton, the exhibit highlights how Black identity has been shaped and styled through fashion over the centuries.
Lisa’s bold style made headlines—and raised eyebrows—but the record is now clear: the faces on her outfit are personal, not political.
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