The Met Gala red carpet offers the drama, but the Saint Laurent after-party at People’s Bar is where the real fashion hierarchy is established.
Co-hosted by creative director Anthony Vaccarello and the ever-effortless Zoë Kravitz, the 2026 bash turned a Lower East Side haunt into the most exclusive square footage in Manhattan. From surprise arrivals to daring vintage hauls, here are the A-list attendees who absolutely owned the night.
Zoë Kravitz
As the night’s hostess, Kravitz mastered the “after-hours” brief in a delicate black lace top paired with a floor-length satin skirt. Her accessorizing—a signature Saint Laurent fuzzy hat—provided the perfect blend of high-fashion whimsy and street-style edge that defined the entire party’s vibe.
Rosé
The BLACKPINK star proved once again why she is a Saint Laurent muse. Rosé opted for a strapless black mini-dress that was quintessentially YSL: sharp, short, and impossibly chic.
Her presence was a massive draw for digital engagement, effortlessly cementing her status as the queen of the A-list roundup.
Hailey Bieber
Bieber gave the most talked-about silhouette of the night. She swapped her gala gown for a white, sculptural bodysuit by Dilara Findikoglu. Described by onlookers as a “living piece of art,” Bieber’s look is the high-fashion centerpiece that bridged the gap between the Met’s theme and the club’s dance floor.
Olivia Rodrigo
The biggest surprise of the night was undoubtedly Rodrigo. After skipping the main Met Gala red carpet, her appearance at the Saint Laurent party was a genuine shock to the system.
Dressed in archival vintage Vivienne Westwood, she brought a rebellious punk-rock sensibility that felt refreshingly authentic amongst the sea of traditional black silk.
Kendall Jenner
Jenner maintained her momentum by keeping the “Gap Studio by Zac Posen” energy alive. She arrived in a sculptural, semi-sheer hooded gown that felt both futuristic and archival. The architectural hood offered a high-concept vibe that was easily one of the most photographed moments of the night.
Charli XCX
No party gallery is complete without a daring “naked dress” moment, and Charli XCX took the title with ease. She wore a completely transparent black lace gown that was both bold and beautiful.
It was a look that perfectly embodied the rock-and-roll spirit that Vaccarello has successfully injected into the YSL brand.
A$AP Rocky
For the male perspective, A$AP Rocky stole the headlines with a bold fashion choice. He wore Chanel FW26 to a Saint Laurent event—a daring cross-brand move that sparked immediate conversation among fashion critics. It was a power move that highlighted his status as a true industry rule-breaker.
Hunter Schafer
Schafer continued her streak of ethereal but edgy fashion in a sheer Steve O. Smith minidress featuring black velvet patches. Her look leaned into the night’s unofficial theme of transparency and modern femininity.
Margot Robbie
Robbie provided the ultimate “cool girl” inspiration for the evening with a look that felt both relaxed and luxurious. Trading her formal gala gown for a sequined shrug and light-wash jeans, she proved that high-low styling is the ultimate flex when you’re heading to an invite-only dance floor.
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