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Rosa Parks On Your Crotch At The Met Gala? Surely Not. Right?
Rosa Parks On Your Crotch At The Met Gala? Surely Not. Right?

The first Monday in May has been the biggest night in fashion for decades. This year, though, the Met Gala took fashion’s Super Bowl to new, dandy-rific heights. The theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” an exploration of Black dandyism and immaculate tailoring. @eny_capo #LisaBlackpink #Blackpink #MetGala @blackpinkofficial @Pharrell #Rosaparks ♬ original sound – CAPO Many celebrities honored various eras of Black fashion with their looks. There was a plethora of zoot suits, pinstripes and church crowns. Together, these looks created a beautiful tapestry of Black stylistic homage. One look, though, gained some attention for an entirely different reason. K-pop star Lisa of Blackpink opted for a pantless look. She wore sheer monogrammed Louis Vuitton tights, a sparkly blazer and Rosa Parks’ face on her crotch? Not exactly. The Met Gala and Black culture First, a little backstory: The Met Gala started as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume and has...

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