Only a decade ago, Rita Ora rose to fame with her feature on DJ Fresh’s single “Hot Right Now.” Initially a singer/songwriter, the now-32-year-old has successfully expanded into other industries, including TV and film, playing critical roles on “The X Factor” and “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Ora has also dabbled in the fashion world, both as host of “America’s Next Top Model” and collaborator with Adidas (2014), Giuseppe Zanotti (2018), and Primark (2023), launching a 169-piece international collection with the UK retailer. This should come as no surprise, being that her style has always been something to watch.
The “Don’t Think Twice” artist has developed an affinity for sultry silhouettes, from her plunging Barbara Casasola dress for the 2014 MTV Movie Awards to her Tom Ford sheer lace wedding gown that she wore to marry husband Taika Waititi in 2022. And while some of today’s biggest trends include fishnet dresses and cutout swimwear, Ora has been rocking them long before they resurfaced. The early days of her career were marked by ensembles as simple as the little black slip she wore to a Paper Magazine party to something edgier, like the all-leather Jean Paul Gaultier getup she wore for a visit to Sirus XM Studios. In 2016, Ora most memorably turned heads at the annual Met Gala in her most groundbreaking dress: a silver feathered gown with hip cutouts by Vera Wang.
The British songstress continues to showcase her sartorial diversity by donning the most boundary-pushing outfits for performances, too. She recently embraced the naked aesthetic in a see-through caped catsuit while taking the stage at the 2023 Invictus Games. Of course, it’s not the first time she’s gone sheer, having rocked a lacy number by Alaïa during Paris Haute Couture Week, a Jean Paul Gaultier illusion skirt set, and a liquid latex dress in June.
As we anticipate her next move, take a look at Ora’s best style moments throughout the years.
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Rita Ora at the 2023 Invictus Games
Ora tapped into the naked trend with a black, caped catsuit and black combat boots while performing at the sixth annual Invictus Games.
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Rita Ora at the Alaïa Show During Paris Haute Couture Week 2023
Ora went completely braless in a black, lacy gown by Azzedine Alaïa while attending the brand’s fall/winter show during Paris Haute Couture Week.
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Rita Ora at the Fendi Show During Paris Fashion Week 2023
The British singer went monochrome with a sky-blue Fendi ensemble for the designer’s spring 2023 Couture show. The playful look included a coatdress with a felt collar and side cutouts, plus a pair of knee-high glossy wedge boots. Ora finished things off with the brand’s signature Fendi First clutch bag in beige, along with silver hoop earrings.
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Rita Ora at the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards
Ora stunned on the MTV Europe Music Awards red carpet in an Elie Saab sheer gown, complete with floral embroidery and a plunging neckline. She paired the dress with black platform heels and gold statement jewelry.
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Rita Ora at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
While attending the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Ora took a different approach to red carpet style in a Miss Sohee look that consisted of a black, sparkly strapless gown and a puffy white cape replete with a tree design.
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Rita Ora During Paris Fashion Week 2020
While arriving at the Royal Monceau Hotel ahead of her runway debut during Paris Fashion Week, Ora wore a tan plunging jumpsuit with white-and-black boots, blue leather gloves, and futuristic shades.
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Rita Ora in Los Angeles in 2018
Ora strutted through a California airport in a chic utilitarian pink jumpsuit with white heels and sunglasses.
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Rita Ora in New York City in 2018
The singer conquered the NYC cold in style in an all-orange Rochas look that included a blazer-and-pants set, a turtleneck, and a fuzzy coat, along with gold heels by Nicholas Kirkwood.
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Rita Ora at the 2016 Met Gala
In one of her most showstopping looks to date, Ora donned a silver feathered cutout gown by Vera Wang for the 2016 Met Gala.
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Rita Ora at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
Ora channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe at the 2014 MTV VMAs in a slinky red silk dress with a thigh-high slit and deep V neckline.
