Met Gala 2025 After Party Looks: The Best Celebrity Outfits

AS THE FINAL flashes fade on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the night is far from over. Once the red carpet clears, the exclusive 2025 Met Gala after parties take over New York City, proving that the Met Gala’s fashion spectacle doesn’t end at the museum doors.

This year, the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style continued to influence the night’s ensembles, with stars embracing the elegance, precision, and cultural legacy of Black dandyism in after-hours form.

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Below, BAZAAR rounds up the most unforgettable after-dark looks from the 2025 Met Gala after parties. 

Best looks from the 2025 Met Gala after parties

1

Zendaya

Wore a deep-red vintage Patrick Kelly gown with sequin roses, finished with a feathered burgundy jacket.

2

Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega

Sabrina Carpenter wrapped up in a soft, butter-yellow coat and carried a matching Louis Vuitton bag en route to A$AP Rocky’s Met Gala after-party at Jean’s in New York.

4

Janelle Monáe

At her after-party with Doechii, Janelle Monáe leaned into surrealist tailoring with a sharply structured mini suit, complete with trompe-l’œil paneling, a corset, and punk-cabaret touches like nipple pasties and a top hat.

5

Kendall Jenner

In a black dress and wide-brimmed fascinator.

6

Coco Rocha

Brought full couture villain energy to the Met Gala after-party co-hosted by Janelle Monáe and Doechii at the Public Hotel in a sculptural black mermaid gown.

7

Padma Lakshmi

Kept it sleek in a crystal-studded white jumpsuit at the Public Hotel after-party.

8

Marcello Hernandez, Ana Batlle, and Santi Nuñez

Stepped out for Richie Akiva’s “The After” party at Casa Cipriani, hosted by Tyla, Colman Domingo, Doja Cat, and Edward Enninful.

9

Bebe Rexha

Gave power dressing a pin-up twist at the Public Hotel after-party, wearing a plunging corseted vest, high-waisted trousers, and a vintage beret with a fur stole.

10

Dascha Polanco

Stepped out for Romeo Hunte and Busta Rhymes’ after-party at the Gansevoort Hotel.

11

Romeo Hunte

Hosted his Met Gala after-party with Busta Rhymes at the Gansevoort Hotel.

12

Rickey Thompson

Brought it-boy glamour to Casa Cipriani hosted by Tyla, Colman Domingo, Doja Cat, and Edward Enninful in a crystal-studded pinstripe suit worn shirtless.

13

Kaytranada

Hit the after-party circuit at the Public Hotel, co-hosted by Janelle Monáe and Doechii.

14

Kamie Crawford

Wore a ruched strapless mini dress with a voluminous bubble hem.

15

Brian Tyree Henry

Brought the drama to the public after-party in a crimson short suit and a sweeping jacquard opera coat lined in gold.