From solo debuts and sizzling outfit swaps to jaw-dropping fashion choices, the real show started after the Met Gala red carpet.
May 6, 2025: As the curtains fell on the 2025 Met Gala, the after-hours scene in New York City lit up with unfiltered glamour, bold statements, and star-studded revelry. While the Met may be famed for couture, the after-parties became the playground for fashion’s most uninhibited moments.
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Here’s a look at 10 viral party moments that lit up NYC:
- Hailey Bieber turned heads without Justin, soaking in the spotlight and sharing glimpses of her solo fun on TikTok.
2. Kendall Jenner traded her daring grey suit for an elegant black ensemble en route to the VIP bash.
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3. Julia Fox, ever the provocateur, made a dramatic entrance at A$AP Rocky’s after-party despite skipping the Gala itself.
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4. Bebe Rexha rocked a sultry look at the PUBLIC Hotel, pushing the boundaries of after-party glam.
5. Janelle Monáe stole headlines with an audacious reveal—going nearly topless at PUBLIC, then dancing freely with Kaytranada and Doechii.
6. Leila Ben Khalifa radiated star power at Casa Cipriani’s “The After,” co-hosted by Tyla, Colman Domingo, Doja Cat, and Edward Enninful.
7. Janelle, Kaytranada & Doechii kept the energy sky-high as the trio partied without a care.
- Monáe again, stripping down in front of the crowd—reaffirming her crown as the night’s most fearless fashion rebel.
- Bebe Rexha mingled with fashion icon Christian Siriano and model Coco Rocha at PUBLIC’s buzzing bash.
- Leila Ben Khalifa posed with nightlife kingpins Alex Sapir, Richie Akiva, and Jonathan Cheban, alongside NYC Mayor Eric Adams, proving the city’s elite were in full attendance.
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