06-05-2025
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The dress Shakira wore to Met Gala sparks online debate: ‘Does she know the theme?'
News The dress Shakira wore to Met Gala sparks online debate: 'Does she know the theme?'
5/6/2025 - Shakira at the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit Gala celebrating the opening of the exhibition Superfine, Tailoring Black Style. Held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Credit: Doug Peters/EMPICS (Photo by Doug Peters/PA Images/Alamy Images/Sipa USA)
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Maybe Shakira didn't read or see 'The Devil Wears Prada.'
If she did, she would have known you never want to get on Anna Wintour's bad side.
The famously persnickety Vogue editor, reportedly the inspiration for the terrifying 'fictional' character Miranda Priestley, hosts the Met Gala every year, overseeing the so-called Super Bowl of fashion with an iron fist.
Though the British perfectionist reportedly doesn't approve or deny looks, you better believe she's watching your every move.
In other words, guests who shell out $75K a pop to go to this thing are better off safe than sorry. Especially if you ever want a spread in the magazine down the line, or to get an invite back.
The gala's theme this year was 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' spotlighting Black designers, the art of tailoring, as well as dandyism, a 19th century term used for impeccably dressed gentlemen. The sartorially minded co-chairs: Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, Lewis Hamilton and actor Colman Domingo.
Many of the female stars showed up in structured, masculine looks, like Zendaya in a shiny tuxedo; Sabrina Carpenter in a maroon blazer meets onesie; Zoe Saldana in a black and white boxy frock with collar; and Whoopi Goldberg in a suit and tie.
Shakira? Welp. Let's just say the princess-pink gown, albeit lovely, strayed slightly off the path.
A few ladies wore Hollywood glam gowns, like Diana Ross and Gigi Hadid. But the color palate was mainly black, white and darker colors. Shakira's candy-colored Prabal Gurung creation with a massive train definitely stood out.
Even if no snarky text came from Wintour on Tuesday, the fashion police of the Internet let the 'Waka Waka' singer know they thought she didn't understand the assignment.
On X, one social media user with the handle @bbeyfobic attached a video of the pop star struggling to walk with the voluminous fabric behind her. The poofy train reportedly required three attendants.
'Shakira came dressed as if it was her quinceañera,' said the post, with a crying emoji.
Underneath, other critics agreed.
'Does she know the theme?'
'What was she thinking?'
Actually, we know what Shakira was thinking. On the red carpet, the Colombian superstar told 'Good Morning America' what inspired her outfit — tailors.
'I spend so many hours with tailors! Preparing the clothes, the wardrobe,' said the Miami Beach resident who is currently on a world tour. 'I change 13 times during my show, so I imagine [they're] a very important part of my world right now.'
So, Anna, is she redeemed?
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Madeleine Marr
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Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper's daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
