Let's Met this party started! Cardi B changes into a busty red corset gown to host her own bash as Emily Ratajkowski, Rita Ora and Doja Cat head to afterparties across New York after the 2024 Gala

Cardi B pulled out all the stops to host her own Met Gala afterparty in New York on Monday as the stars continued the celebrations into the night across the city.

The rapper, 31, emerged from The Mark Hotel in a slinky red corset gown after changing out of her dramatic black tulle red carpet dress, while Irina Shayk, 38, and Emily Ratajkowski, 32, showed off their model figures in minidresses and pregnant Adwoa Aboah, 31, cradled her baby bump after announcing she is expecting earlier in the evening. 

Doja Cat, 28, went braless to proudly show off the results of her breast reduction surgery as she headed to nightclub mogul Richie Akiva's bash. Rita Ora, 33, also left little to the imagination in a barely-there outfit. 

Cardi, who is no stranger to hosting a Met Gala afterparty, put on a busty display as she arrived at Silencio to host the FWRD & Revolve bash.

The Superbass hitmaker gave Kim Kardashian a run for her money as she showed off her tiny waist with the corset design, just hours after Kim had shocked with her cinched in dress. 

Cardi B pulled out all the stops to host her own Met Gala afterparty in New York on Monday night, emerging from The Mark Hotel in a striking red satin gown as Rita Ora, Emily Ratajkowski and Doja Cat headed out in the city to party 

The rapper, 31, had changed out of her dramatic black tulle red carpet dress and into a slinky red corset gown as she arrived at Silencio to host the FWRD & Revolve bash

Cardi, who is no stranger to hosting a Met Gala afterparty, put on a busty display as she went braless in the number

Cardi stunned on the red carpet in a tulle black gown which took as many as nine men to fan out the fabric around her

Cardi's gown laced up at the back and had a slit which showed off her legs. She teamed the glamorous look with matching red heels and added a glittering diamond necklace for good measure.

The rapper posed for photos outside The Mark Hotel after making a quick change, before heading to the nightclub alongside her husband Offset. 

Offset, 32, looked far more casual in ripped denim and a grey long sleeved top which was embellished with beads. 

Kendall Jenner put on a very leggy display in two white Givenchy dresses. The 28-year-old model looked ethereal in a fairy-like look, which was her second getup of the night designed by the renowned fashion house.

Shortly after, she reemerged in a third look — a plunging white lace number that also bared her endless legs.

With each outfit, Kendall slipped her feet into a pair of strappy, open-toe white heels. 

The reality television personality carried a small white handbag and a white, figure eight-shaped bottle of her 818 Tequila. 

Kendall's second dress — an archival Givenchy creation — was made with a molded, feather-inspired bodice. 

Emily left little to the imagination as she showed off her toned figure in a sheer navy fringed gown which was embellished with stars. Irina brought the glamour in a pale blue slinky nighty while Shakira turned heads 

Emily risked a major wardrobe malfunction in her daring look earlier in the evening, while Irina brought dazzling glamour to the 2024 Met Gala in a gown covered in thousands of Swarovski crystals

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

Dua Lipa, 28, caught the eye in a black plunging corset with a black skirt 

Kendall Jenner put on a very leggy display in two white Givenchy dresses after the 2024 Met Gala. One was a plunging white lace number that also bared her endless legs

The Mulberry Bar afterparty

Rita is no stranger to stealing the show with her scantily-clad looks, and on Monday, the star donned yet another jaw-dropping outfit as she emerged from her hotel to head to the Mulberry Bar after-party. 

Having already stunned in a sheer nude bodysuit, the singer, 33, ditched her bra once again in a completely see-through feathered gown.

Showing off her ample cleavage, Rita was joined by her proud husband Taika Waititi, who was watching on as she posed up a storm in her revealing look.

Adding a touch of glamour to her look, Rita's revealing dress was teamed with an oversized white feathered wrap.

The skirt consisted of little more than strings of white plastic beads, with a few oversized flowers to preserve Rita's modesty.

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

Showing off her ample cleavage, Rita was joined by her proud husband Taika Waititi, who was watching on as she posed up a storm in her revealing look

Sporting her brunette tresses in a wet-look style, Rita's revealing outfit was hard to miss as she posed outside her hotel

The songstress looked sheepish as she headed back to the hotel after staying up all night partying 

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana headed out to dance the night away 

Rita was joined by her proud husband Taika Waititi, who was watching on as she posed up a storm in her revealing look as they headed to The Mulberry Bar afterparty. 

It was a star-studded soiree with Matt Damon bringing his wife Luciana to dance the night away. 

Luciana, 47, opted for comfort after the lavish event - held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art - as she ditched her heels and put on a pair of fresh white trainers.

She put on a leggy display in a thigh-split mesh skirt with her black underwear on show, teamed with a white crop top.

Meanwhile, Matt looked dapper in a black satin blazer, trousers and a T-shirt, teamed with shiny shoes. 

Shakira, 47, put on a leggy display in black knee-high platform boots and the full-length dress which has slits up the sides.

After whittling away the early hours, the stars emerged a little worse-for-wear, but kindly stopped to sign autographs for fans who had waited for a chance to speak to Hollywood's finest.  

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

After whittling away the early hours, the stars emerged a little worse-for-wear, but kindly stopped to sign autographs for fans who had waited for a chance to speak to Hollywood's finest

The After By Richie Akiva

Flaunting her eye-popping cleavage, Doja emerged from her room at The Mark Hotel in the sheer ensemble as she posed alongside Guram Gvasalia before heading to Richie's after-party. 

The singer, who recently underwent breast reduction and liposuction surgery, showed off her scars in the barely-there ensemble. 

Joined by Janelle Monae, Doja partied up a storm in her daring look after sharing news of her surgery with her followers back in March. 

Leonardo Del Vecchio, Teyana Taylor and Jessica Serfaty Michel beamed for the camera, while Winnie Harlow enjoyed a drink with Teyana Taylor. 

The model, 29,  cut a casual figure in a white crop top and undone jeans as she left the party with her boyfriend Kyle Kuzma in the early hours. 

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

The rapper went braless to proudly show off the results of her breast reduction surgery as she headed to nightclub mogul Richie Akiva's bash in New York City 

Joined by Janelle Monae, Doja partied up a storm in her daring look after sharing news of her surgery with her followers back in March

She recently underwent breast reduction and liposuction surgery, taking her bust size down to 32C

Doja previously shared news of her surgery with her fans in March, when she tweeted: 'Got my t**ties done'

Leonardo Del Vecchio, Teyana Taylor and Jessica Serfaty Michel beamed for the camera at Richie's party 

Winnie Harlow enjoyed a drink with Teyana Taylor inside the party 

The model, 29, cut a casual figure in a white crop top and undone jeans as she left the party with her boyfriend Kyle Kuzma

APRESMET 2

Emily, who headed to the APRESMET 2 afterparty, left little to the imagination as she showed off her toned figure in a sheer navy fringed gown which was embellished with stars and had a fringed neckline and tassels. Irina brought the glamour in a pale blue slinky nighty. 

Emily looked incredible in her navy sheer ensemble as she joined Lana Del Rey at the APRESMET 2 party. The model showed off her derriere in a thong as she strutted to the party in the black strap up heels

Lana, 38, meanwhile, looked ethereal in a nude corset dress which was embroidered with flowers and a veil. 

Jaden Smith didn't let the late hour stop him from wearing sunglasses as he showed off his all black look with Leonardo DiCaprio's model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti also making an attendance. 

Models also headed to the party and used it as an opportunity to push fashion boundaries with an array of daring ensembles. 

Iris Law opted for a corset minidress with white tights and a head scarf, Joan Smalls narrowly missed a wardrobe malfunction in her black cut out number while Georgia Fowler showed off her figure in a red midi-dress and black heels. 

Emily was joined by Adwoa Aboah, 31, who announced her pregnancy earlier in the evening. Adwoa, who is pregnant with her first child, cradled her blossoming baby bump in a pale pink two piece as she hit the town with Emily. 

Emily looked incredible in her navy sheer ensemble as she joined Lana Del Rey at the APRESMET 2 party

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

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

The Blurred Lines star let her hair down as she chatted to Joan Smalls with a drink in hand 

She also joined Carlos Nazario and Raul Lopez for a photo 

Emily was joined by Adwoa Aboah, who announced her pregnancy earlier in the evening 

Adwoa, who is pregnant with her first child, cradled her blossoming baby bump in a pale pink two piece as she hit the town with Emily 

Jaden Smith didn't let the late hour stop him from wearing sunglasses as he showed off his all black look 

Lana wore a matching veil with floral embroidery to the party after walking the red carpet hours earlier 

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) 

Georgia Fowler showed off her figure in a red midi-dress and black heels 

Lizzo and SZA were seen arriving together at Casa Cipriani for a Met Gala after-party and both put on headturning display 

The duo appeared in high spirits as they headed out of the car to the bash 

Lana posed for a photo with fans as she arrived at the party at Casa Cipriani 

Harry Styles' girlfriend Taylor Russell, 29, showed off her style in a white ruched dress which she teamed with open toe heels and a white clutch bag 

Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea party all night long at Casa Cipriani

Loewe afterparty

As if three outfit changes weren't enough, Zendaya slipped into a blue halterneck number with a jewelled neckline to head to the Loewe afterparty. 

The actress, 27, looked amazing in the floor-length number.  

As if three outfit changes weren't enough, Zendaya slipped into a blue halterneck number with a jewelled neckline to head to the Loewe afterparty

Zendaya smiled for the caeras as she left the bash

The Standard Hotel's afterparty 

Camila Cabello, meanwhile, ditched her glamorous champagne gown for an edgy leather look as she led the stars at The Standard Hotel's afterparty.

The singer, 27, set pulses racing in a skintight black catsuit as she headed to the post-red carpet bash with Lil Nas X.

Sweeping her blonde tresses into a sleek ponytail, Camila showed off her incredible figure in the tight one-piece as she headed into the bash.

Earlier in the evening, Camila put on a show-stopping display in a dramatic gown with an edgy chainmail effect as she posed solo at the biggest night in fashion. 

Meanwhile Lil Nas X showed off his flamboyant sense of style in a cow fur zipped jacket, teamed with quirky leather shorts and eye-catching shoes. 

Camila Cabello and Lil Nas X arrived hand in hand to The Standard Hotel's Met Gala after-party across town 

Camila and Lil Nas X put on an animated display as they partied the night way 

Camila and Lil Nas beamed for the camera as they hit the dancefloor at The Boom Boom Room 

The singer appeared to be having a blast as she threw her hands in the air 

Earlier in the evening, Camila put on a show-stopping display in a dramatic gown with an edgy chainmail effect as she posed solo at the biggest night in fashion

FKA twigs looked like she was having a blast as she hit the dancefloor at The Standard Hotel's afterparty 

The actress brought the party as she stood on a table near the bar 

FKA twigs looked like she was having the time of her life 

FKA twigs showed no sign of struggling in her platform heels as she stood on the table at  the bar 

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez relaxed in a booth at The Standard's after party 

Sam Smith opted for a unusually understated look as they headed to The Standard's afterparty with boyfriend Christian Cowan 

The singer, 31, sported an elaborate moustache 

FKA twigs looked like she was having a blast as she hit the dancefloor before standing on a table at the bar to the cheer of the crowd. 

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez relaxed in a booth. 

The former TV anchor, 54, who walked the iconic Met steps solo, changed into a glamorous strapless tasseled gown as she arrived at the party holding hands with the Amazon boss billionaire, 60.

Lauren looked sensational as she elevated her frame in a pair of gold heels and accessorised with a pair of eye catching orange drop earrings. 

Jeff cut a dapper figure in a black tuxedo as he walked hand-in-hand with his glamorous fiancée. 

Sam Smith attended the bash with their boyfriend Christian Cowan. The singer, 31, opted for a unusually understated look but sported an elaborate moustache. 

Cardi B FWRD & Revolve bash

Inside Cardi B's bash, Coco Rocha turned heads in a magenta pink chiffon dress which had a mermaid tail hemline. The Canadian fashion model, 35, posed up a storm for the camera. 

A whole host of stars headed to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala, hosted by Anna Wintour. 

This year the event was titled Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion with the dress code named The Garden of Time.

Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, Bad Bunny and Chris Hemsworth were this year's co-chairs. Also on the committee is Vogue's Anna Wintour.

The honorary chairs for the evening were Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.

Cardi, who is no stranger to hosting a Met Gala afterparty, put on a busty display as she went braless in the number and drew quite a crowd 

Cardi B was joined by her husband Offset who looked far more casual in ripped denim and a grey long sleeved top which was embellished with beads

Cardi received a helping hand as she headed into the venue flanked by a number of security guards 

The rapper ensured all eyes were on her in the show-stopping gown 

Card put on a glamorous display with blue eyeshadow and styled her hair in soft voluminous waves 

Coco Rocha turned heads in a magenta pink chiffon dress which had a mermaid tail hemline 

The dress was a criss -ross design with plumes of chiffon on the sleeves and a dramatic hemline 

Cardi B's sister Hennessey Carolina turned heads as she went braless in this extreme plunging black dress 

Becky Hearn and Raissa Gerona caught the eye in nude ensembles 

Christian Siriano also attended Cardi's bash 

Usher Secret Garden afterparty

Usher proved to be the ultimate host as he threw an afterparty at The Times Square Edition. The singer, 45, when shirtless in a crushed red velvet blazer and showed off his moves. 

Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea later joined the Lana Del Rey and Lizzo at Casa Cipriani where they partied into the early hours. 

Usher proved to be the ultimate host as he threw an afterparty at The Times Square Edition

Enjoying a drink, Usher kissed Michèle Lamy on the forehead during the bash

The singer, 45, when shirtless in a crushed red velvet blazer and showed off his moves

Hotel departures 

Kylie Minogue, Sydney Sweeney and Elle Fanning (L-R) were among the Met Gala attendees who headed back to The Mark Hotel to change for the after-parties being held across the city 

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

Cara Delevingne sported a tartan suit as she left her hotel to head to an afterparty, with Sabrina Carpenter, Jodie Turner-Smith and Penelope Cruz (L-R) also continuing the celebrations

Sienna Miller and boyfriend Oli Gren left the party hand-in-hand at Casa Cruz. The actress, 42, who recently welcomed her second child, looked effortlessly stylish in a white lace top and flared jeans with huge platform heels 

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

Charli XCX, Carrie Washington and Irina Shayk (L-R)  dressed to impress as they headed out of the hotel to continue the night 

Rudy Mancuso and Camila Mendes posed for a photo together 

Stella McCartney dazzled in a silver sequin minidress with white heels and looked a little unstead on her feet as she left an afterparty 

'It is very much an ode to nature and the emotional poetics of fashion,' said Andrew Bolton, Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute, of the upcoming exhibition. 

'One thing I hope this show will activate is that sensorial appreciation of fashion.'

Stars in attendance on the night included Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Cardi B and Emily Ratajkowski.

Gwendoline Christie, La La Anthony and Ashley Graham hosted while YouTuber Emma Chamberlain was on hand to interview stars on the red carpet. 

Last year's gala honoured late designer Karl Lagerfeld. 

'This year's co-chairs reflect a variety of career achievements, and all have distinct style histories with the Met Gala,' Vogue shared.

The showcase features approximately 250 items drawn from The Costume Institute's permanent collection — with many of the pieces too fragile to ever be worn again.

The pieces will all be displayed using elements such as AI, GCI, and more while playing up themes of land, sea and sky.