Met Gala after-parties bring together exes Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, Cardi B and Offset: See the photos
When the Met Gala ended, the celebrations continued.
When the Met Gala ended on Monday night, some revelers were just getting started.
Many of the VIP guests dispersed across New York to attend parties, including Usher’s “Secret Garden” bash at the Times Square Edition and FKA Twigs's blowout at the Boom Boom Room in the Standard Hotel.
Take a peek inside the after-parties.
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny
After the main event — at which the model turned heads in a 1999 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen dress and the singer (real name: Benito Martinez Ocasio) served as a co-chair — the exes caught up at the Après Met 2 Met Gala After-Party for a drink and close convo. Their split was announced in December.
Jenner made more than one outfit change to hit the party circuit. In addition to the lace dress by Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood she wore while reconnecting with Bad Bunny, she also fluttered around New York City's Tribeca neighborhood in another vintage look from Givenchy by Alexander McQueen from 1997, featuring a winged corset bodice and flowing skirt.
Cardi B and Offset
Also on the "Are they or aren't they?" list: The couple, who called it quits in December, held hands at Richie Akiva's Met Gala After-Party at Casa Cipriani. Her dress was a little easier to move in than the showstopper she wore to the gala, which required multiple handlers on the red carpet.
Emily Ratajkowski
EmRata appeared to have no fun at all at the Après Met 2 Met Gala After-Party, which she co-hosted with Carlos Nazario and Raul Lopez.
She changed out of the sheer vintage Atelier Versace dress she wore to the gala, for this also see-through look. It was vintage Givenchy by Alexander McQueen from 1998 and was entirely hand-beaded.
Usher
The singer, in a velvet suit with a boutonniere on steroids, put people in the party mood at the party he hosted along with his new bride, Jennifer Goicoechea. According to Vogue, he danced with guests to his song “Good Kisser."
Usher danced on into the night. After an outfit change, to all black, he also hit the dance floor at Richie Akiva's party.
Janelle Monáe and Doja Cat
Who could take their eyes off the Knives Out 2 actress and singer? Nobody, as she caught up with Doja Cat at Richie Akiva's event in this eye-catching look. Doja Cat's hand placement made her nude ensemble camera-friendly.
Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X
Songstress Camila Cabello shed 15 pounds of dress when she changed out of her heavy Met Gala ensemble to this party look to let loose with Lil Nas X at Richie Akiva's party.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
The power pair hit Usher's party — and caught up with the host and hostess.
FKA Twigs
It was her party — and she could stand on the bar if she wanted to.
Jaden Smith
After attending the Met Gala with his sister, Willow, Jaden checked out the Après Met 2 Met Gala After Party.
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos
While Sánchez's Met Gala look may have been underwhelming to some critics, despite a reported assist by gala chair Anna Wintour, she continued the celebration, with her fiancé by her side, at the Boom Boom Room.
Lana Del Rey
The singer switched from her very elaborate headpiece to this floral veil to hang out with friends at the Après Met 2 Met Gala After-Party.
Lizzo
The singer cleared her head — removing her headpiece — for this strapless mini party dress.
Winnie Harlow and Teyana Taylor
The model, in a tank that read "no bra" across the chest, and actress/singer posed back to back for the cameras at Casa Cipriani.
Jodie Turner-Smith
The actress and model, whose blond locks turned heads at the Met Gala, wore a sparkly yellow two-piece dress with lace-up sides. She co-hosted a party with Burberry's Daniel Lee at The Mark’s Caviar Kaspia.
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman
The couple, together since 2020, continued their date night at Caviar Kaspia.
Barry Keoghan
The Saltburn star, who made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter at the gala, slipped out of his velvet tailored jacket into a cozier look for the Soho House x Porsche party.
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan
Singer Sam Smith and their partner made their first red carpet appearance at the Met Gala as well. They arrived together at the Boom Boom Room.