33-year-old rapper Cardi B made a striking impression on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a black lace design that defied fashion conventions.
The outfit, inspired by Hans Bellmer’s 1933 modular work, featured bulbous volumes that many viewers associated with the appearance of cysts or tumors. Across various platforms, users debated whether the dress’s aesthetic resembled internal organs such as intestines, breasts, or even the material removed during liposuction procedures.
Despite the criticism, the artist managed to establish herself as an avant-garde figure who uses her image to spark conversations about art and the representation of the human body.