Everyone Was at Emily Ratajkowski’s Après-Met Gala Soirée

While the first Monday in May is one of the most highly anticipated moments of the year, the real fun doesn’t start until the early hours of the following day. Enter the infamous Met Gala after-parties, a string of star-studded events where guests can let their hair down and still dress up.

Donning a custom Tory Burch gown on this year’s red carpet, Emily Ratajkowski is a veteran Met Gala attendee. From her angelic Cher-inspired ensemble by Peter Dundas in 2019 to last year’s vintage Versace number pulled straight from the 1992 archive, Ratajkowski is not shy to serve up a head-spinning look.

This year, she decided to turn things up a notch by hosting her own après-Met Gala soirée with stylist Carlos Nazario, model Paloma Elsesser, designer Raul Lopez, and photographer Renell Medrano. The host committee alone is a party, so there was no doubt this night was going to be epic. And it was.

Strolling in hot, fellow models and friends Precious Lee, Kendall Jenner, Imaan Hammam, and Adut Akech made an appearance. As did the Met Gala red-carpet host and cat-whisperer Emma Chamberlain. Everyone seemed to wear some version of a sultry black ensemble besides Elsesser, who stunned in a glittery gold chain-cross top.

Other notable guests included Met Gala first-timer and French fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus, along with Odell Beckham Jr., Ian Isiah, and GQ's Will Welch. Of course, Jared Leto and his feline friend Choupette managed to pop in for a quick swirl around the room.

Fit for an after-hours fête, Ratajkowski sported a sheer corset look evoking the edgier '90s Chanel-era fixed with strands of pearls and silver hardware gracefully draped across her body. Her personalized Dilara Findikoglu chain belt was also very on-brand. Between songs, Ratajkowski swapped into a slinky V-neck sequined mini-dress, which was her third and final outfit of the night. Naturally, this one was styled by Nazario.

Ambient pink lighting and an array of disco balls set a euphoric theme for the buzzy evening. Hosted at the landmark WSA building in the Financial District, this after-party felt anything but stuffy. A blown glass art piece greeted guests at the bar while lush greenery drew everyone into the main room. Outfitted with modular leather couches and a dedicated 818 tequila bar, the living room turned dancefloor was electric.

Under the lights, sequins shimmered and Champagne circulated as Mazurbate curated an epic soundtrack to keep guests partying all night. With a vibrant crowd and an infectious energy, let’s just say that this bacchanal kept going until well into the first Tuesday in May.