Met Gala 2026 after-party looks turn heads as Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber opt for stripped-down looks

Once the 2026 Met Gala ended, a wave of after-parties across New York City brought a second round of standout style.

A-listers headed out Monday night, with many changing into bolder, more revealing looks.

This year’s theme, "Costume Art," and dress code, "Fashion is Art," set the tone inside — but outside, across nearly a dozen after-parties citywide, the rules quickly unraveled.

Stars including Katy Perry, Hailey Bieber and Margot Robbie traded elaborate couture for stripped-down...