Following the theatre and pomp of the 2022 Met Gala with its Gilded Glamour, White Tie dress code, the after parties are an opportunity for celebrities to let their hair down, shorten their hemlines, and loosen up. From Tom Ford’s Cartier party to Cardi B and Playboy’s event at the Standard, these are the best red carpet transformations from the night.
Kendall Jenner
Swapping her voluminous Prada gown for a gossamer-thin, barely there lace camisole and slip skirt, model Kendall Jenner seemed ready for bed as she prepared to party.
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Hailey Bieber
Model Hailey Bieber traded her Jerry Hall-inspired gown for a classic Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent look – leather hot pants, a tuxedo jacket and chain mail bra.
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Bella Hadid
Replacing her goth Burberry ensemble for a more provocative look, model Bella Hadid was inspired by Dutch exotic dancer and spy Mata Hari. Created by indie designer Dilara Findikoglu, the revealing outfit included repurposed elements from the Victorian era.
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Jared Leto
After twinning with designer Alessandro Michele in Gucci in matching cream suits with red bow ties and tan clutches, The House of Gucci actor opted for a chest-baring tux and black leather gloves. The sunglasses stayed on.
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Olivia Rodrigo
Singer and actor Olivia Rodrigo swapped her sparkling Versace gown with sheer opera gloves for a youthful hot pink, tweed mini-dress.
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Laura Harrier
Actor Laura Harrier’s stunning custom brocade gown from H&M was shed for a back-baring, lilac dress from New York label Khaite.
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Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham
Newlyweds Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham demonstrated their unity by both wearing Valentino, with Nicola changing from her pink gown into a mint green number, also by designer Pierpaolo Piccioli to party.
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Iris Law
A Moschino girl through and through, model, actor and celebrity offspring Iris Law swapped her formal pastel plumage for a black and gold set, complete with branded jewellery.
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Evan Mock
From a regal, head to toe look from Head of State with Cartier jewellery, Gossip Girl’s Evan Mock went monochromatic in a Givenchy turtleneck and sequinned trousers.
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Rosalía
Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía stayed loyal to Matthew Williams’ Givenchy. After ditching her embroidered fit and flare gown with a feathered train, Rosalía donned a beaded mini and thigh-high platforms for the after party.
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Kacey Musgraves
Seemingly time-travelling from the 1890s to the 2020s, country singer Kacey Musgraves changed out of her custom Prada gown into a checkerboard green and white three-piece outfit.
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