Janelle Monáe forewent the Christian Siriano gown worn on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet for a sleek and stylish Gaurav Gupta design at the Boom after party in New York City on Monday night.

The artist styled a look from the eponymous designer’s spring 2025 couture collection . The design put a contemporary spin on the little black dress, with Monáe wearing a black mini look with long sleeves and pointed shoulders for angular accentuation.

Janelle Monáe Christopher Polk

On the bodice of the dress, a cast metal breast plate created sartorial friction and added contrast, emphasizing the modern variation of the design. Monáe added a pair of pointed-toe heels to the look and accessorized with dazzling nail designs and a pair of black sunglasses.

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