Kamala Harris trolled for her Met Gala look: ‘Cruella did it better'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris became the centre of online mockery following her debut at the 2025 Met Gala, where her black-and-cream ensemble quickly drew comparisons to Disney villain
Cruella de Vil
.
The 60-year-old politician appeared at the star-studded event alongside her husband, Doug Emhoff, wearing a custom design captured in a Vogue portrait by former White House photographer Cameron Smith.
But rather than praise, social media users greeted the outfit with ridicule.
The annual gala, themed this year around Black dandyism, featured striking looks from A-listers like Zendaya, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton.
While many guests were lauded for creativity and flair, Harris's appearance struck the wrong chord with viewers online.
'She's going for Cruella de Vil, but Cruella did it better,' one user quipped on X, formerly Twitter. Another joked, 'Keep her away from the Dalmatians!' Others mocked the outfit as resembling a curtain or something out of Jordan Peterson's wardrobe. 'The designer of this fashion crime… straight to jail,' one user wrote.
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A popular meme dubbed her 'Kamala de Vil,' a nickname that quickly trended.
Off-White's creative director IB Kamara called the dress 'precise simplicity' that 'complements her strength and confidence.' Vogue Magazine also praised the styling, though online audiences weren't convinced. 'This dress makes Kamala look like she put on at least 50 pounds,' another user posted. 'Not even pretending to be in touch with everyday Americans, I see,' someone else added.
Rumours of Harris attending the Met Gala began after she and Emhoff were spotted at Manhattan's exclusive Polo Bar the night before. Their high-security entourage included NYPD officers and seven black SUVs, with agents guarding the area while the couple mingled with diners. The sight only fuelled criticism that Harris was out of touch with ordinary voters, particularly given the steep $75,000 ticket price for the event.
The gala, held every first Monday in May, raised an expected $31 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute this year. While stars like Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, and Doechii embraced the evening's theme with style and swagger, Harris's outfit became an unintended punchline. As one viral comment summed it up: 'Imagine if this woman were president — would she even work an 8-hour day?'
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