Met Gala makeup backlash: Hudson Williams's Black Swan-inspired look sparks online debate
TL;DR
Hudson Williams's Met Gala 2026 makeup by Aika Flores drew sharp online critique for an intentionally chaotic Black Swan–inspired eye look; Williams said the vision mixed chaos with austerity, but fans criticized heavy, uneven liner. Flores defended taking risks and handling feedback with grace, later posting a celebratory highlight reel that suggested she’s moving on.
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