It's been almost four whole days since the 2022 Met Gala, and yet, just like the celebrities who were in attendance, we're still very much riding the wave. I mean, it's pretty hard not to when the likes of Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Blake Lively all keep providing new and yet to be seen pictures on Instagram. Though, don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not complaining.
And one behind-the-scenes pic that is just so mega comes to us from none other than Bella Hadid. Honestly, we just can't get over it. Courtesy of her boyfriend, Marc Kalman, Interview Magazine shared some scantily clad moments of the supermodel getting ready from her hotel room.
Spoiler: it includes one of her on the toilet... naked.
In the Instagram post which was captioned: "The sweetest girl at the gala @bellahadid sent us some intimate photos of her Met ball moment—captured by her boyfriend Marc Kalman 🖤 ...", Interview shared three unseen snaps. And in the first, Bells is sporting the topless look.
And yes, although this isn't the first time she's rocked a topless photoshoot (see: naked mermaid waves), it is the first time she's used hair extensions as a bra. Oh wait, NVM. It, in fact, is not. Regardless, this 'hair bra', as once coined by Khloe Kardashian's hairstylist, Andrew Fitzsimons, reigns supreme IMO as the braids are not actually attached to her head...lol.
As you can see, Bella is holding the plaited extension piece (that was eventually fitted into her locks by Evanie Frausto) across her chest whilst being waited on hand and foot. Let's all give these people a (virtual) round of applause as without them, this incredible look would not have been possible. Go glam team 👏.
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We already knew that baby braids were going to be big this summer, but we didn't quite imagine we would be wearing them anywhere other than on our heads, TBH.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
