We Finally Know Why Kim Kardashian Was in Met Gala Fittings Until Midnight

We can't imagine the design process is ever easy, especially when you create clothes as coveted as those from Balmain. But when your clients are headed to an event like the Met Gala? There's infinitely more pressure, leaving designer Olivier Rousteing adding final touches — and fitting Kim Kardashian's sparkly, silver dress — until midnight the night before.

So when we met up with Olivier at Balmain's NYC flagship, we had to ask: was he feeling a tad panicked with all that last-minute prep? Quite the contrary, actually. Read on to find out why and how Kim and Kanye's Met Gala looks came together so late, then check out all the style that happened at the fashion house's afterparty.