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Sabrina Carpenter turned heads at Met Gala 2025 in a Louis Vuitton ensemble designed under Pharrell Williams’s creative direction. The 25-year-old singer wore a striking burgundy sculpted jacket layered over a bodysuit—but notably skipped trousers, a choice Pharrell attributed to her petite frame. “Pharrell said, ‘You’re short, so no pants for you,’” Carpenter revealed in a Vogue livestream.
While some found the reasoning understandable, many critics questioned whether this decision fully honored the Met Gala’s theme, “Tailored for You.” The omission of tailored trousers—often a key element in elongating and flattering shorter silhouettes—sparked lively debate online. Some social media users joked that Pharrell’s advice might signal a lack of precision tailoring expertise at Louis Vuitton.
In contrast, Cardi B, another petite star, arrived in a tailored Burberry velvet suit that received praise for its expert fit, highlighting the power of good tailoring for all body types.
Carpenter’s candid acknowledgment of the backlash, “Damn, I f***ed up…,” added to the conversation about proportion, style, and the artistry behind tailoring. The evening revealed that beyond fashion statements, the Met Gala’s theme provoked broader discussions on how clothing can transform and empower diverse body shapes.