Teyana Taylor’s The Dirty Rose – MET Gala After Party

Teyana Taylor’s The Dirty Rose, hosted at the Paradise Club in New York was oozing with Harlem edge and haute energy. Here’s what bloomed after the Met Gala.

Minimalism

FKA twigs continues to throw us fashion curveballs, arriving in what might be her most pared-back look to date—a simple black dress. No sculptural layers, no surreal accessories, no hidden wires. It was giving “moodboard reset.” Sometimes it’s not about turning heads; it’s about making people do a double take.

Wonka-core

LaKeith Stanfield doubled up while doubling down in his second Ferragamo look of the night—a chocolate leather ensemble that oozed richness from every seam. And, of course, no LaKeith look is complete without his signature headwear—this time, a cap that pulled it all together with his usual cool, mysterious flair. Honestly, at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if he sleeps in hats.

Saint Laurent always

Evan Ross returned to his red carpet roots in his trusty Saint Laurent suit with the ivory satin u-shaped top he wore to the main event. He’s worn this silhouette so often it might as well be in his family crest at this point.

Stylist off-duty, but still on-theme

Maeve Reilly, the mastermind behind Coco Jones’ Met look, kept it sleek and sharp in on-theme Saint Laurent tailoring from the Spring 2025 collection. Paired with a structured Savette bag, I think it’s safe to say she styled herself. Or is this one of those situations where stylists have stylists, like how psychiatrists need psychiatrists?

From choreographed chaos to classic control

Alton Mason swapped his avant-garde moment at the Met for a custom ivory pinstripe suit by Anamika Khanna that delivered main event realness all over again. This wasn’t “after-party casual,” this was “catch the flashbulbs one more time.”

Party Preppy

Damson Idris stuck with Tommy Hilfiger, this time in a classic navy suit layered over a striped shirt. It was neat, familiar, and quietly luxe. 10/10 without trying too hard.

Say it with your coat

Yvonne Orji gave us the kind of look that doesn’t just wear a message, it embodies it. Collaborating with Laurence Basse, her coat featured the word “freedom” stitched onto the pocket. A thoughtful, artistic way to spotlight an up-and-coming black designer.

And as for the host herself? Teyana was onstage doing what she does best—commanding the room. She didn’t need to walk the carpet. She was the show, and the vibe.

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