Jennie joked about the practicality of the outfit, saying she was curious how people wearing larger dresses would be able to sit comfortably during the event.
BLACKPINK's Jennie recently made her debut at the 2023 Met Gala, impressing fans with her stunning looks. However, some online and social media users criticized her choice of outfit for being too simple and not in keeping with the theme of the show, namely "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty".
Despite the criticism, many netizens defended Jennie, arguing that not all outfits at the Met Gala have to be dramatic to make an impact. They pointed out that the minimalist design, makeup, and hairstyle are perfect for Jennie, who is known for her unique fashion sense.
In an interview on the red carpet, Jennie joked about the practicality of her outfit, saying she was curious how people wearing larger dresses could sit comfortably during the event. With her appearance, she can sit well, showing that she chooses comfort.
While some found Jennie's outfit to be underwhelming, it held a special meaning. The retro dress is a reimagined version of an original design by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld from his tenure at CHANEL, which ran from 1983 to 2019 and was part of the 1990 Fall/Winter Ready To Wear collection known as "Look 164".
As a global brand ambassador for CHANEL, Jennie was given the chance to wear a remade dress to the Met Gala. During an interview with Vogue, the 1996-born singer shared her appreciation for the opportunity to wear vintage CHANEL clothing.
"I'm so honored to be wearing a CHANEL piece from the runways of the 90s. I feel so lucky that the CHANEL team recreated Karl's original design for me. I'm so happy," he said.
BLACKPINK Jennie's Met Gala 2023 outfit choice may have sparked controversy due to her simplicity, but the meaning behind her vintage CHANEL dress and the support from netizens show that she continues to be a prominent personality in the global fashion industry. Amazingly, the singer of "Shut Down" was also chosen as the Best Dressed Star.
Netizens showered Jennie with complimenting comments, saying, "Daebak, Human Chanel, Kim Jennie!!!", "She's so pretty", "As expected... It's been a while since I've seen her dressed like that", "Jennie looks like a doll ", "She deserves it, she's really pretty", "Her aura is amazing... She's really pretty", "The shape of her face is amazing", "Wow, Jennie's aura is crazy". (wk/goddess)
