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While the 2023 Met Gala red carpet saw a slip of leg or an unexpected cutout here or there, the afterparty is the time for stars to debut sultrier styles. Many celebrities work with the same fashion house they chose for the ball, opting for only minor tweaks on their initial outfit (think: spliced hemlines or a coord set in a similar material). Some of the most notable afterparty changes include Kendall Jenner, who traded her Marc Jacobs bodysuit for a sultry Nensi Dojaka playsuit covered in sequins, with an exposed thong decal; Kylie Jenner, who swapped her colorblock coordinates for a plunging structural gown; and Janelle Monáe, who essentially just partied the night away in a glittering black bikini. Last year, some of the most notable afterparty changes included Hailey Bieber, who swapped her white satin Saint Laurent halter gown for a barely-there crystal bralette from the French brand, which she teamed with leather hot pants, a tuxedo jacket, and scarlet heels with delicate buckles. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner paid homage to both of Miuccia Prada’s lines throughout the evening, starting off in a sheer Prada ball gown that was complemented by bleached eyebrows, and ending at Zero Bond in a Miu Miu lingerie skirt set that also featured sheer elements. This was a prime example of how the outfit turnover can work hand in hand, telling a story from start to finish. With the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” theme influencing the night, we also saw some Chanel muses depart from looks that referenced the label’s DNA to ensembles inspired by Lagerfeld’s own wardrobe through the use of fingerless gloves, dark sunglasses, and tailored trousers. (Here’s looking at you, Cara Delevingne.) These accoutrements all made for an aesthetic that felt edgier and more modern as everyone schmoozed at NYC hot spots into the wee hours of the morning. Keep reading for the fashion moments that came after the Met Gala wrapped, when group bathroom selfies were permissible, then check out the best hair and makeup changes of the night.
While the 2023 Met Gala red carpet saw a slip of leg or an unexpected cutout here or there, the afterparty is the time for stars to debut sultrier styles. Many celebrities work with the same fashion house they chose for the ball, opting for only minor tweaks on their initial outfit (think: spliced hemlines or a coord set in a similar material).
Some of the most notable afterparty changes include Kendall Jenner, who traded her Marc Jacobs bodysuit for a sultry Nensi Dojaka playsuit covered in sequins, with an exposed thong decal; Kylie Jenner, who swapped her colorblock coordinates for a plunging structural gown; and Janelle Monáe, who essentially just partied the night away in a glittering black bikini.
Last year, some of the most notable afterparty changes included Hailey Bieber, who swapped her white satin Saint Laurent halter gown for a barely-there crystal bralette from the French brand, which she teamed with leather hot pants, a tuxedo jacket, and scarlet heels with delicate buckles. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner paid homage to both of Miuccia Prada’s lines throughout the evening, starting off in a sheer Prada ball gown that was complemented by bleached eyebrows, and ending at Zero Bond in a Miu Miu lingerie skirt set that also featured sheer elements. This was a prime example of how the outfit turnover can work hand in hand, telling a story from start to finish.
With the “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” theme influencing the night, we also saw some Chanel muses depart from looks that referenced the label’s DNA to ensembles inspired by Lagerfeld’s own wardrobe through the use of fingerless gloves, dark sunglasses, and tailored trousers. (Here’s looking at you, Cara Delevingne.) These accoutrements all made for an aesthetic that felt edgier and more modern as everyone schmoozed at NYC hot spots into the wee hours of the morning.
Keep reading for the fashion moments that came after the Met Gala wrapped, when group bathroom selfies were permissible, then check out the best hair and makeup changes of the night.
Kendall Jenner wearing a Nensi Dojaka playsuit inspired by a Chanel look from the spring 1994 collection, a Chanel clutch from Janet Mandell, and Gismondi 1754 jewelry for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Rihanna wearing a Chrome Hearts look with jewelry by Mikimoto and Jacob & Co. and custom Amina Muaddi sandals for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Rita Ora wearing a vintage Fendi coat, a Chanel mini bag, Chanel fingerless gloves, and assorted vintage Chanel jewelry from What Goes Around Comes Around for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Cara Delevingne wearing a strapless high-slit dress and a neck tie for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Kylie Jenner wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier by Haider Ackermann dress for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Olivia Wilde wearing a see-through crochet dress for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Penélope Cruz wearing a tulle minidress with a leather corset for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Margot Robbie wearing a sequined black and white strapless tube dress for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Jared Leto wearing a sheer embellished dress over satin pants with his Choupette head for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Gisele Bündchen wearing a black tweed Chanel minidress over sheer tights for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Irina Shayk wearing a white ribbed tank, gray joggers, Alpha Industries bomber jacket, and gold embellished pointed-toe booties for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Doja Cat referencing Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette in an Oscar de la Renta rose-colored co-ord set and cat ear hood for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Florence Pugh wearing a cutout checkered minidress with a collar and combat boots for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Emily Ratajkowski wearing a plum sequined halter minidress for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Jennifer Lopez wearing a custom Ralph Lauren look with a Roger Vivier bag and Christian Louboutin shoes for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Billie Eilish wearing a baseball cap and a windbreaker for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Lil Nas X wearing a fuzzy cutout top and denim for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Priyanka Chopra wearing a red suit-inspired dress with a tie and Nick Jonas wearing a black suit and sneakers for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Janelle Monáe wearing a sequined Thom Browne bikini embellished with pearls and towering platforms for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Michaela Coel wearing Schiaparelli for her 2023 Met Gala afterparty hosted by Ketel One Vodka and Zacapa Rum.
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Olivia Rodrigo wearing a sequined minidress with a lace-trimmed plunging neckline over Wolford tights with Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and a Jimmy Choo clutch for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Yara Shahidi wearing a black and white striped coord set for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Lea Michele wearing a Michael Kors Collection black sequined minidress with Roger Vivier shoes for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Jenna Ortega wearing a Thom Browne corseted minidress over a pussy-bow blouse for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Letitia Wright wearing a Prada denim look for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Ariana DeBose wearing an Altuzarra dress for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Mary J. Blige wearing a black mesh cutout dress and sequined pointed-toe boots for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Keke Palmer wearing a Sergio Hudson colorblock dress and Swarovski earrings for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Rachel Brosnahan wearing a Sergio Hudson dress with Rainbow K and Yvonne Léon jewelry and a Brandon Blackwood bag for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Aubrey Plaza, Madelyn Cline, and Stella McCartney wearing Stella McCartney looks and drinking Avaline at a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Image Source: Courtesy of Emilio Madrid
Vanessa Hudgens wearing a Michael Kors Collection sequin skirt set for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Ashley Park wearing a Michael Kors Collection sequined minidress, a sleeveless moto vest, thigh-high boots, and a glove by Nour by Jahan for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Kaitlyn Dever wearing a Michael Kors Collection black minidress with an oversize blazer jacket for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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Kerry Washington wearing a Michael Kors Collection beaded bralette and jacket with black trousers for a 2023 Met Gala afterparty.
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