Last night at the 2026 Met Gala — themed “Fashion Is Art” — BLACKPINK’s Rosé stepped out in a sleek black dress with a silver bird motif that quickly split opinions online. While many praised her visuals (no surprise there), a lot of chatter called the styling underwhelming for a night that celebrates bold, art-forward fashion.
Photos show Rosé arriving at her hotel in the same look she wore on the carpet — the dress kept things minimalist, with hair and makeup being more noticeable up close. Social posts called the outfit “basic” or “boring,” with some fans and critics comparing it unfavorably to more experimental Met looks that leaned hard into the theme.
At the end of the day, Rosé’s fans defended her as always stunning, while critics wanted more risk given the theme. Fashion nights like the Met can be polarizing — and this one definitely sparked a lot of conversation.
- Rosé is a vocalist and member of BLACKPINK, one of K‑Pop’s biggest global acts.
- The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the 2026 theme was “Fashion Is Art.”
- Rosé was photographed arriving in the outfit and wore the same dress on the red carpet.
My two cents as a fan: I get why some wanted bolder styling for the theme, but Rosé’s quiet elegance is part of her charm. Still, I wouldn’t have minded seeing her take a bigger fashion risk this time — guess that’s what makes Met night so fun to talk about!
Source: Koreaboo