Lizzo was on theme and on point wearing custom Christian Siriano at the 2025 Met Gala, but if you google her name, you’ll find that instead of focusing on the singer’s gown or styling, most headlines are all about her weight.

The Met Gala was a visually stunning occasion that put Black people on display — but its blatant materialism overshadowed important discussions about class and what Black power truly means.

Met Gala was inspired by menswear and Black dandyism. The latter style is a crucial part of Black culture and empowerment.

Damson Idris attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Lizzo attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition on Monday,

Dao-Yi Chow, from left Justin Jefferson and Maxwell Osborne attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailo