Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down looks
The 2026 Met Gala after-parties in New York City showcased a shift from elaborate red carpet ensembles to more relaxed, bold fashion statements. Stars like Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber, and Kendall Jenner embraced stripped-down looks that still made strong style impacts. The official theme, 'Costume Art,' guided the evening's initial dress code, but after-parties allowed for greater creative freedom.
- ▪Katy Perry attended the Saint Laurent after-party in a pale pink fitted dress with a fluffy textured hem.
- ▪Hailey Bieber wore a short white dress with a corset-like bodice and asymmetrical neckline to the after-parties.
- ▪Kendall Jenner maintained her high-fashion presence at multiple after-parties following her Met Gala appearance.
- ▪The 2026 Met Gala theme was 'Costume Art' with the dress code 'Fashion is Art.'
- ▪After-parties took place across nearly a dozen locations in New York City following the main event.
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Entertainment Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down looks Stars traded elaborate couture for stripped-down statements at parties across NYC By Stephanie Giang-Paunon Fox News Published May 5, 2026 12:21pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Blake Lively attends Met Gala after Justin Baldoni lawsuit settlement Blake Lively arrived at the Met Gala after a lengthy lawsuit settlement with former co-star Justin Baldoni. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Once the 2026 Met Gala ended, a wave of after-parties across New York City brought a second round of standout style.
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