The Met Gala always surprises us! From daring fashion statements to unexpected noshows, this year was full of excitement and intrigue. Rita Ora, Doja Cat, Rihanna, and Blake Lively all make headlines in their own unique way proving that the event is a showcase of individual style and expression. Whether it's going seminaked or opting for a mysterious absence, every choice adds to the splendor and mystique of the iconic night.

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 tᴀssels 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 тιԍнтs.

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.