Alysa Liu looks like a punk rock princess in her Met Gala debut

THE RUNDOWN

• Alysa Liu attended her first Met Gala.
• She wore custom Louis Vuitton, after being named house ambassador earlier today.
• The Olympic gold medalist is making one of her earliest major fashion appearances following her Milano Cortina win.

Alysa Liu made her Met Gala debut tonight, stepping onto one of fashion’s biggest stages just months after her standout return to global competition. The Olympic gold medalist has quickly become a new face to watch beyond the rink, with a personal style that leans eclectic and distinctly her own.

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Earlier today, Louis Vuitton named Liu as its latest house ambassador, so it was no surprise when she showed up in a custom Louis Vuitton gown designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. The figure skater looked at ease in the billowing scarlet dress that, along with her signature hairstyle (by Bio Ionic & Wet Brush and Anh Co Tran), smiley piercing, and Pasquale Bruni jewelry, made her look like a punk rock princess.

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The 20-year-old skater has spent the past few months balancing her post-Olympic moment with a growing presence in fashion. In March, she attended her first Paris Fashion Week show with Louis Vuitton, sitting front row and selecting her look after her first-ever fitting with the house.

Reflecting on the experience, Liu told W, “I have no idea how fashion shows work…I’m really excited to just witness it and see the looks—as well as who’s going to be there.”

Her approach to dressing is rooted in her upbringing and everyday environment. “The Bay in general has made my fashion sense what it is, it’s really shaped it,” she said, pointing to a style built around baggy silhouettes, layering, and individuality.

Liu wearing Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week in March.

That sense of personal style extends to how she presents herself more broadly. Speaking about her career choices, Liu said, “I want to make choices that feel like me,” emphasizing her preference for autonomy in everything from performance to appearance.

This year’s Met Gala dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” nods to the Costume Institute’s exhibition “Costume Art,” which dives deeper into the relationship between clothing and the body. The theme’s emphasis on individuality and expression aligns closely with Liu’s evolving approach to style.

As she continues to navigate a new level of visibility, Liu has remained focused on defining success on her own terms. In her own words, “If it’s not a ‘hell yes,’ it’s a ‘hell no.’”