Chrissy Teigen dares to bare in SEE-THROUGH dress with sparkly floral appliques as she leads stars at the 2024 ACE Awards in NYC – after skipping Met Gala due to neck injury

Chrissy Teigen led the A-list fashionistas attending the 2024 ACE Awards in New York City on Tuesday – after she was forced to skip the Met Gala due to a neck injury.

Launched in 1996, the Accessories Council Excellence Awards honors ‘outstanding designers and leading creatives breaking boundaries’ in the fashion industry.

The Accessories Council is also celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Teigen, 38, stunned onlookers as she hit the red carpet inside the swanky Pierre Hotel ahead of the black-tie gala. 

She arrived in a see-through nude mesh dress that showed off her slim curves.

Sparkly floral appliques helped protect the Cravings founder’s modesty as she posed for photographers.

The daring frock had an elegant tulle train that also featured floral details that reached the hem.

The mother-of-four tucked her essentials away in a beaded bag that complimented her sky-high heels.

She cozied up to CULT GAIA founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat, who wowed in a busty bubblegum pink gown. 

On Monday, Teigen appeared with a neck brace on Instagram as she confirmed that she would not be attending the 2024 Met Gala. She revealed that she had sustained an injury during an attempted headstand.

Vera Wang, 74, looked incredibly youthful upon her arrival at the event.

The legendary designer stunned in a sleek white T-shirt dress that was worn over a black long-sleeve top.

She stood on classic black heels and her straight brunette hair flowed down to her waist.

When she wasn’t rocking chic shades, Wang proudly showed off her youthful visage.

She opted for a light, radiant complexion with soft brown liner on the eyes. 

Rebecca Minkoff, whose Real Housewives of New York City casting has sparked controversy, looked tanned and toned during her photo op.

The fashion designer, 43, put on a busty display in a low-cut black minidress.

She paraded around in strappy heels and accessorized with flashy gold jewelry.

Last month, Dailymail.com uncovered Minkoff’s deep ties to Scientology.

Not only is the fashionista and her entire family longtime members of the church and big money donors, her father was also implicated in the tragic death of Lisa McPherson.

A number of RHONY fans have expressed their disappointment over Minkoff joining the new season while other find the Scientology connection ‘juicy.’

Supermodel Coco Rocha dazzled while striking a dramatic pose in a sparkly black jumpsuit.

The bedazzled one-piece had funky flared legs, shoulder pads and a chic mock neckline. 

The catwalk queen, 34, sported a dramatic eye look that featured a fierce cut crease and sparkly lids.

The mother-of-three’s hair was pulled back in a bun and she rocked stacked gold bangles on one wrist.

Karen Giberson, who is the President and CEO of the Accessories Council, proudly posed for photos with honoree Fern Mallis and fashion exec Frank Zambrelli.

Tamron Hall turned heads in a flowy blue frock with dramatic shoulder pads and elegant batwing sleeves.

The talk show host, 53, carried a silver hardshell clutch and slipped her feet into nude pumps.

Stylist Caroline Vazzana wowed in a bold frock boasting vibrant shades of green and purple.

Awkwafina showed off her killer legs in a chic white sweater dress styled with silver chrome heels.

The actress, 35, was joined by Larroudé co-founder Marina Larroude.

Jennifer Fisher, founder of Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, looked ultra glam in a black one-shoulder gown with a train.

The jewelry designer sported a pair of magnificent gold drop earrings and carried a mini trunk bag during her red carpet time.

Ebonee Davis exuded elegance in a cream off-the-shoulder dress styled with beaded sandals and a gold chrome purse.

Sophie Thatcher looked edgy chic in a black minidress with a bedazzled bow, platform heels and a burgundy velvet purse featuring a quirky pretzel-shaped keychain.

Kat Graham oozed sensuality while posing up against a piano in an eye-catching peplum dress with red heels.

A slew of honors were handed out to fashion innovators at the 2024 ceremony in NYC.

American luxury brand Coach was awarded Brand of the Year and Prabal Gurung earned Designer of the Year.

Larroudé, known for their women’s handbags and shoes, received the Rising Star award and fashion exec Linda Fargo was crowned the 2024 Style Icon.

Fern Mallis was inducted into the Accessories Council’s Hall Of Fame.

The Style Influencer award went to Dana Covarrubias, who is the brain behind costumes worn on the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building starring Selena Gomez.

Last but not least, the jewelry retailer Jared was named Retailer of the Year.