An invite to the Met Gala chaired by Anna Wintour – US Vogue’s formidable editor-in-chief – should be the chicest event in the calendar and even more high fashion than the Oscars, with the prestigious New York art museum as its backdrop and a literary inspired theme.

JG Ballard’s The Garden of Time was the inspiration for this year’s event, but celebrities seem to have become confused and dressed for The Garden of Eden instead.

Rita Ora, who is no stranger to a naked dress, led the way with the barely-there looks, donning little more than a body stocking with a few strategically placed tassels for the main event, before flashing her nipples at the after party with just a floral arrangement protecting her modesty.

Meanwhile, rapper Doja Cat wore a white wet Vetements dress. On her way to the gala she shocked fans by appearing like she was fresh out of the shower with a towel dress wrapped around her body and head.

She then changed for the red carpet itself in another wet look white dress – going braless and without underwear to show off her figure to the max.

Still in Vetements, she pushed the naked look even further to attend The After By Richie Akiva, swapping her see through gown for an even more revealing co-ord set, featuring a sheer top and tights.

But while some celebrities attended the prestigious event to showcase their barely-there looks, an array of A-listers such as Rihanna, Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber surprisingly skipped the occasion this year – despite their comebacks being highly anticipated by fans.

Showing off their nearly-naked looks: Pictured left to right, FKA twigs, Rita Ora, Doja Cat and Shakira all left little to the imagination when attending Met Gala events on Monday

Emily Ratajkowski, who first found fame by stripping off in the Blurred Lines music video, also went braless on the red carpet, pictured left. Pictured right, Iris Law opted for her usual quirky look – with a daring twist. The daughter of Sadie Frost and Jude Law seem to be inspired by a Halloween bride in a semi sheer corset and tights with a headscarf and micro skirt

Sydney Sweeney flashed the flesh in a backless brown dress for the after party (left). Model Emily Ratajkowski turns heads in a sheer ensemble as she attends the Met Gala After Party with friends in New York (centre). Pictured right, Rita Ora flashes her nipples at the after party with just a floral arrangement protecting her modesty

Blake, who has previously served as chair of the Gala, and Rihanna – who often has one of the most talked about looks of the night – both have recently welcomed children.

But others – including Khloe Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish – were no shows on the red carpet.

Meanwhile, Emily Ratajkowski, who first found fame by stripping off in the Blurred Lines music video, also went braless on the red carpet, meaning her after party outfit – consisting of a sheer tasselled dress over a sparkly bikini – looked positively demure by comparison.

The custom Versace gown left very little to the imagination, with the American model completely exposing her bare bottom through the dress.

Meanwhile, Doja revealed to Entertainment Tonight the secret behind her wet T-shirt ensemble, admitting that her team used hair gel to create the look.

She also explained her outfit was inspired by the ‘most used flower… cotton’ and confessed she doesn’t like to ‘blend in’ – so, opted for a ‘timeless’ T-shirt.

Sydney Sweeney, meanwhile, who often opts for revealing red carpet gowns, looked unrecognisable as she debuted a dark bob on the red carpet.

Doja Cat sported three just-got-out-of-the shower inspired looks on her way and at the star-studded Met Gala in New York City on Monday

The last of her three looks was an oversized wet T-Shirt which showcased her enviable body

Doja Cat sported a long white T-shirt that was soaking wet and completely see-through – leaving her forced to cover her chest with her arm

Doja Cat swapped her wet T-shirt look (pictured left) for a nude crop top and matching leggings (pictured right) when stepping out at the party, The After By Richie Akiva, in New York

Rita Ora chose an interesting look consisting of a nude sheer jumpsuit with a fringed rainbow hued dress with wet-looking hair

Rita looked confident showing off her sensational curves as she posed with her hands resting on her back

Dua Lipa sent pulses racing as she layered a sheer lacy vest over the bodice of her dress, which featured ruffled detailing along the neckline, creating a one-of-a-kind look

Dua’s outfit featured a black sheer dress with a glowing train and an intricate floral pattern. The star added further glamour to her look with a black feather boa

Leaving little to the imagination! Model Emily Ratajkowski , always known for her racy outfits, went braless on the red carpet

Emily Ratajkowski wore a see-through nude lace number that flashed her bare breasts and backside; she is wearing Versace

Kelsea Ballerini looked pretty in a pink, red and nude lace gown that flashed her midriff and legs; she is wearing Michael Kors

Willow Smith, 23, wowed onlookers strutted out of The Mark hotel in a gold string dress which showed off her underwear

Simone Ashley looked beautiful in a cut-out gown with sheer panels

FKA Twigs is known for pushing the fashion boundaries but she took things to a whole new level on Monday night in her wildly revealing beaded ensemble

The actress was breathtaking in a one-shoulder, light blue tulle gown from Miu Miu that flowed down into a full skirt to brush the ground. However she then flashed the flesh again at the after party in a backless number.

Elsewhere, FKA Twiggs went almost completely naked in a see-through beaded dress with a white rope coat by Georgia Pendlebury.

The British singer bejewelled her look with gemstones across her head and hair and boosted her height in giant Giuseppe Zanotti platforms.

The nepo babies in attendance also opted for daring looks; Willow Smith, 23, wore a black structured blazer with no bottoms as she headed onto the red carpet with her brother. She then changed into a barely there look which saw her don lose gold chains over a black bikini.

Meanwhile Iris Law, who has recently been linked to footballer Trent Alexander Arnold, opted for her usual quirky look – with a daring twist. The daughter of Sadie Frost and Jude Law seem to be inspired by a Halloween bride in a semi sheer corset and tights with a headscarf and micro skirt.

Dua Lipa, 28, showed off her toned abs in a tiny diamante crop top and high waisted trousers when attending an after-party. She teamed the look with a furry shawl and fishnet gloves

Flaunting her eye-popping cleavage, Doja emerged from her room at The Mark Hotel in a sheer ensemble before heading to a nearby party

Flaunting her incredible figure, Doja set pulses racing in a sexy sheer bodysuit

Rita Ora stole the show in yet another revealing look as she ditched her bra to pose in a sheer feathered gown after attending the 2024 Met Gala

Shakira stepped out in a white cut out dress as she headed to a Met Gala afterparty

Emily Ratajkowski showed off her derriere in a thong as she strutted to an after party in black strap up heels

Inside the party venue in New York, model Emily was in her element as she posed up a storm for the camera

Emily teamed her see-through ensemble with a matching star-themed handbag and a pair of dazzling earrings

Emily Ratajkowski flaunted her incredible figure in a blue fringed mini dress as she showed off her saucy dance moves

Joined by Janelle Monae, Doja partied up a storm in her daring look as they stepped out at a Met Gala after party on Monday

Becky Hearn and Raissa Gerona caught the eye in nude ensembles

Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 25, showed off her model figure in a leggy black minidress as she joined Iris Law and Joan Smalls at the bash (L-R)

Serena Williams stepped out in a crochet minidress which showed off her underwear

Sydney Sweeney, who often opts for revealing red carpet gowns, looked unrecognisable as she debuted a dark bob at the Met Gala. She swapped into a revealing crop top and skirt for the after party

Guests including Irina Shayk (pictured left) and Camila Mendes (pictured right) opt for revealing ensembles as they attend glamorous after parties on Monday

Scantily-clad stars left little to the imagination as they enjoyed a wild night out at a post Met Gala after party

Some guests slipped into little more than sheer string body stockings for the bashes

Elsewhere, Kim Kardashian sent shockwaves through the Met Gala as she flaunted her astonishingly small waist in a silver custom Maison Margiela gown by John Galliano on Monday in New York City.

Kim, who rocked her newly dyed platinum blonde locks in a loose mermaid braid, added an uncharacteristically casual gray shrug to her silvery corset gown as she posed at the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art – the location for the most glamorous fashion event of the year.

Her sister Kylie Jenner kept it simple and chic in a rose-water coloured strapless gown by Oscar de la Renta, paired with a rose in her hair.

Meanwhile, Zendaya made a statement in a blue and green custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano gown, featuring branch and fruit accents.

Zendaya added a Bulgari necklace and a striking veiled hat – complete with dramatic eye makeup, thinned brows and dark hued lipstick. The Challengers actress, 27, had a faux bird over one shoulder and a large feather in her hat.

She slipped on a second look for the Met Gala – a 1996 black Givenchy by John Galliano gown – with an 2007 Alexander McQueen floral hat.

The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition falls on the first Monday in May every year and is held at New York City‘s Metropolitan Museum of Art.