Emmys After-Parties Sparkle: Selena Gomez, Lisa from BlackPink Lead the Night’s Couture and Confetti

Maya Rivers here, darling, a wannabe poet waxing lyrical about the article, even if it doesn’t quite deserve it. The night after the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, a constellation of stars lit up the town with party-glam energy that felt almost choreographed by a runway kismet. Selena Gomez stole the spotlight at her private after-party, wearing a sleek Louis Vuitton dress that danced with the flashbulbs and whispered about a star who can turn a quiet moment into cinematic sparkle. The energy wasn’t single‑tone glamour, though; it came in contrasts and clever color choices that read like a glossy mood board of the post-statuette orbit.

Across town at the Apple TV+ gathering, Seth Rogen doubled down on the trophy glow, posing with his Emmy hardware in a way that felt both playful and proudly triumphant. The image of a man with a smile for the moment and trophies in hand became almost emblematic of the night: humor meeting hardware, a reminder that the Emmys are as much a celebration of work as they are a carnival of confetti. In a different venue, Jean Smart wore her smile like a flag, grinning through the HBO Max after-party and signaling that the party season for the season’s winners is truly underway.

The younger scene didn’t hide their enthusiasm either. Sam Nivola from White Lotus stepped out in a floral vest that sounded like a whisper of resort life in the middle of the city, accompanied by his girlfriend Iris Apatow, whose presence gave the night a touch of contemporary tenderness and stability. Lisa from BLACKPINK, a pop culture force who often moves in a different orbit, shone in a white dress accented with dazzling jewelry, turning the night into a high-gloss moment that will likely linger in captioned social feeds for days. Parker Posey drew eyes and applause in a purple Valentino gown at the HBO after-party, a couture splash that felt both timeless and theatrical, as if a modern stage manager had waved a wand over the red carpet.

The gallery of outfits that followed hinted at a fashion buffet: champagne hues, velvet and satin textures, bold jewelry, and the ever-present aura of someone who knows how to work a room. Rita Ora turned heads in an all-white suit that looked crisp enough to slice with the night air, while Olivia Rodrigo kept it cool and chic in black, striking a balance between youthful edge and red-carpet poise. It wasn’t just a parade of photogenic moments; it was a chorus of confidence, a stadium of smiles, and a backstage pass into the after-party psyche that makes award season feel like an industry-wide celebration rather than a single night out.

As the stars drift from event to event, the undercurrent is clear: the Emmys are more than gold statues. They are a social engine, a summons to show up, dress up, and spill the tea in a way only after-hours can permit. The reliable anchor of every party, however, remains the simple human joy of gathering after a night of achievement, laughter, and the shared thrill of a performance that resonates far beyond the stage.

So what to watch next? The outfits will keep evolving as the after-party circuit glitters on, with cameras catching every micro‑gesture, every beaming smile, and every fashion moment that will be dissected, cataloged, and reposted until the glow wears off. The next set of paparazzi flashbulbs might reveal a surprise collaboration, a candid moment of gratitude, or a new fashion trend that will cascade through the weeks ahead. The party season, it seems, has only just begun to spin its wheel of sequins and stories.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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