Anna Wintour's Met Gala gown marred by 'mysterious' stain
06 May 2025

Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor-in-chief and Met Gala stalwart since 1995, reportedly experienced a "rare" red carpet mishap this year.

Her custom Louis Vuitton gown seemingly bore an unfortunate "crimson stain," significantly drawing attention on social media.

The 74-year-old fashion icon arrived early at the star-studded event, which this year honored Black fashion pioneers like Andre Leon Talley and was inspired by the 2009 book Slaves to Fashion by Monica L Miller.

Wintour's ensemble and the stain controversy
Fashion faux pas

Wintour's look for the Met Gala featured a gray satin gown with elaborate floral embroidery, a powder-blue coat, and a stunning heart-shaped brooch.

But it was the suspicious reddish spot on the front of her dress that sent the internet into a frenzy.

Social media users were quick to spot the mark, with one sharing a photo and marking the area in black.

Speculations and jokes surrounding the stain
Online reactions

The mysterious stain on Wintour's gown sent the internet into a frenzy.

Some users hypothesized that the mark could have been intentional, with one saying, "There's a random batch of red stitching on Anna Wintour's #MetGala2025 dress and I need the backstory."

Others weren't as forgiving and slammed her entire look, saying, "Anna Wintour wore a slip dress and threw on a blazer for the theme like bffr."

'Is that a stain on your dress?'
More reactions

While some people defended her look as classic and effortless, others joked that even the queen of fashion isn't safe from wardrobe mishaps.

One user sarcastically wrote, "Is that a stain on your dress?"

A few pointed out the irony of Wintour, known for her strict standards, showing up with what looked like a fashion flaw.

The moment sparked countless memes and reactions across platforms.