Despite Novak’s iconic status, some noted that the nod failed to capture the essence of the theme, which is Black tailoring history.
One commenter joked, “Sad girl glam doesn’t work at the Met.” “It’s not tailoring; it’s giving breakup.”
Her Miu Miu ensemble was characterized as “a wet blanket with sequins” in a sea of daring interpretations.
Despite her perfect cosmetics, fashionistas quickly remarked, “It’s giving prom, not Met.”