“Gorgeous but where’s the theme!?” one viewer wrote, echoing dozens of comments criticizing Gigi Hadid’s radiant gold getup at the 2025 Met Gala.
Stunning onlookers with a classy Miu Miu gown, the model caused confusion among a large number of netizens who, unaware of the deeper meaning behind her choice of dress, labeled her look as looking “like something one would wear to a prom.”
In reality, Hadid’s appearance was a meticulously thought-out homage to an actress considered by many as one of the most important Black fashion and entertainment icons of the 20th century—even if the reference flew over the heads of many viewers.
