Emily Ratajkowski dares to bare in risqué cut-out dress at the model-studded Target + IMG NYFW kickoff

Published: 03:31 GMT, 7 September 2016 | Updated: 07:44 GMT, 7 September 2016

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Emily Ratajkowski's claim to fame was appearing topless in Robin Thicke's 2013 Blurred Lines video.

The 25-year-old model-turned-actress managed to slay the competition with her hip and racy outfit alone at the Target + IMG's New York Fashion Week kickoff in New York City on Tuesday.

Emily showed off her curves in a flesh-toned halterneck frock with drooping cut-outs located at each side that exposed more bare skin than anybody at this model-studded event.

Definitely hip: Emily Ratajkowski sizzled in a flesh-toned cut-out dress at the Target + IMG's New York Fashion Week kickoff in New York City on Tuesday

The rest of the frock's material clung closely to her figure and stopped mid-thigh region.

Emily posed this way and that way in her strappy high heels, obviously proud of the picture she made.

Her dark brown hair was parted in the center and allowed to fall in natural waves to the middle of her back.

Daring to bare: The 25-year-old model-turned-actress showed off plenty of skin thanks to the drooping cut-outs on each hip

No side pockets: Emily's claim to fame was appearing topless in Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines video but she was revealing something else here

That's a wrap: The British-born beauty wore a black sweat jacket half-off and added an embellished clutch

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If you ever wondered if celebrities were wearing underwear on the red carpet, Emily Ratajkowski may have just answered the question.

The model and actress attended a New York Fashion Week event last night and left us in no doubt about her lingerie situation. We have to salute her bravery as this is a look that takes real confidence to pull off.

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She happened to be half-wearing a black sweat jacket that seemed an odd pairing with such a dress, but it added an edge.

Emily carried a small boxy clutch in her hand and there were stud earrings peeking from the falling tresses.

Her appearance comes on the heels of an emotional essay she wrote for the October issue of Glamour magazine.

She's got sass: Kendall Jenner showed up in on-trend black trousers and creamy silk top with taupe jacket

Hair affair: The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star showed her model good looks beneath a stylish topknot with wispy bangs

Monochrome magic: Nina Agdal stopped people in their tracks thanks to that one-sleeve black and white dress

Emily described the criticism she garnered after voicing her support for then-Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders.

'Commenters said I had "an excess of beauty and lack of brain" and told me to "shut up and show us your t*ts,"' Emily wrote.

'But I was also criticized in a very specific way — for seeking attention. They wrote me off as "a desperate attention whore," saying I was taking part in the conversation only because everybody else was too.'

A super model: Christie Brinkley wowed in her riveting red dress with fancy heels

Single and sexy: The 62-year-old supermodel - who recently ended her romance with John Mellencamp - looked far younger than her years

Shimmery one: Joan Smalls had that '60s thing going on in her sparkly vest and cut-off shorts along with gladiator-style heels

The Gone Girl star was joined at this fashion-friendly event by a continuous parade of beauties including Kendall Jenner, Nina Agdal, Christie Brinkley, Joan Smalls, Chanel Iman and Hilary Rhoda.

Kendall Jenner went with a sassy look in black trousers, a creamy silk top and taupe jacket along with black ankle boots.

A beige choker and delicate necklaces dressed up Kendall's decolletage.

Just in time for fall: Chanel Iman was definitely wild and woolly at this shindig, wearing a fuzzy peach-coloured coat with light denim high-waist jeans and a beige crop top

Embellishments: Hilary Rhoda was delightful and a little whimsical too in her embroidered sheer top with fuzzy fringe on both shoulders and chocolate-orange checked trousers

Vying for attention: The brunette stunner seemed pleased with her outfit too

Kendall wore her raven-dark locks piled up in a luxurious topknot with wispy bangs falling over her eyes.

Nina Agdal brought a little monochrome magic to the evening in her one-sleeved number that allowed a view of her tan and toned legs.

The Danish stunner, who has been linked to Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, let her blonde locks tumble over her shoulders in a slightly tousled way.

Dainty: Nicole Trunfio had the Bohemian edge in her lavender-hued floral dress and taupe suede boots

Classic style: Queen Latifah went casual in black trousers and black vest over a white long-sleeved top

Christie Brinkley could have been decades younger than her true 62 years as she posed in a coral skintight dress and a little red cardigan.

A zipper in the back showed off more leg while coral pumps - accented with raspberry-red foliage details - gave her 5 ft 9 in frame even greater height.

Joan Smalls had that '60s thing going on in her sparkly vest and cut-off shorts along with gladiator-style heels.

The Puerto Rican beauty wore her hair straight and sleek from a side parting, while in her grasp was a silver clutch.

Night to remember: Paul Shaffer and former Glee star Matthew Morrison were suited up nicely for the event that kicks off NY Fashion Week

Chanel Iman was definitely wild and woolly at this shindig, wearing a fuzzy peach-coloured coat with light denim high-waist jeans and a beige crop top.

Hilary Rhoda was delightful and a little whimsical too in her embroidered sheer top with fuzzy fringe on both shoulders and chocolate-orange checked trousers.

Nicole Trunfio had the Bohemian edge in her lavender-hued floral dress and taupe suede boots.

The event also brought out Queen Latifah, who went casual in black trousers and black vest over a white long-sleeved top, and Paul Shaffer and former Glee star Matthew Morrison.