Rosa Parks Image on K-Pop Star’s Met Gala Bodysuit Stirs Online Confusion

Pharrell Williams recently faced backlash after a controversial design he created for the 2025 Met Gala. K-pop sensation Lisa Manobal donned a Louis Vuitton outfit that included motifs resembling civil rights icon Rosa Parks, sparking outrage online. Critics expressed their disdain, questioning the appropriateness of Parks’ image in the context. Williams, serving as LV Men’s Creative Director, collaborated with artist Henry Taylor, emphasizing inspiration from Black culture. However, officials clarified that the depictions were not intended to reference Parks or other notable figures. The incident has raised discussions about cultural sensitivity in fashion.