She’s never been one to fade into the background.
And Rita Ora ensured all eyes would be on her as she attended the British Fashion Awards afterparty alongside the likes of Winnie Harlow and Nicole Scherzinger in London on Monday.
The singer, 33, had looked phenomenal on the red carpet as she sported a backless black gown that showed off the prosthetic accessories on her spine.
She had transformed herself into part human, part reptile, as she sported bizarre silver spikes down her back.
And while the Hot Right Now hitmaker changed into a different ensemble for the star-studded afterparty, the spikes were there to stay, with the singer flashing them in a silver backless top.
Rita Ora ensured all eyes are on her at the British Fashion Awards afterparty as she flashed her prosthetic back spikes – which seemed to be appreciated by photographer Mert Alas
Winnie Harlow and Nicole Scherzinger were also dressed to impress as they posed up a storm at the star-studded awards afterparty
Her stylish had clearly done an incredible job, as the spikes appeared to grow out from her skin ranging from smaller gems to full grown spikes all the way down her spine.
Letting the eye-catching accessory do the talking, she added to the look with a pair of simple camouflage trousers that she paired with black barely-there heels.
Also changing out her glamorous red carpet look was Winnie, 29, who swapped her dramatic ruffled black gown for a flesh-flashing little black dress.
The wet-look garment featured sexy cut-outs along the chest and midriff and a racy thigh high split that put her toned pins on display.
She added to the look with a black teddy bear jacket worn shrugged over her shoulders, while metallic heels gave her model frame a further boost.
Nicole, 45, opted for a similar garment to her stunning red carpet look, which had been a striking green ballgown, covered in a layer of sheer black mesh.
For the afterparty she slipped into another flowing number, with the monochromatic gown highlighting her ample cleavage with straps across the chest.
Earlier in the night, the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway mingled with the fashion elite as they attended The British Fashion Awards.
Rita had transformed herself into part human, part reptile, as she sported silver spikes down her back for the awards, which she kept on the afterparty as she cosied up to Taika Waititi
The singer, 33, had looked phenomenal on the red carpet as she sported a backless black gown that showed off the prosthetic accessories on her spine
She larked around with photographer Mert at the star-studded soiree
Rita and Taika looked in good spirits as they partied alongside Harris Reed at the bash
Rita looked in high spirits as she cuddled up to Edward Enninful at the party, which was thrown to celebrate his Trailblazer award
Rita performed for the crowds at the bash as she took to the stage in her quirky ensemble
Natasha Poonawalla and Edward Enninful looked on in awe as she sang for the crowds
Nicole and Winnie made for a glamorous pair as they cosied up for snaps at the party
Earlier in the night Winnie and Nicole had opted for voluminous ballgowns for the red carpet
Lila Moss was a sheer delight in a see through silver dress that flashed her black lingerie
Lila, who is the younger sister of Kate Moss, posed up a storm with Ella Richards
Ellie Bamber flashed the flesh in a keyhole cut out crop top that she paired with a black maxi
Cruz and Romeo Beckham made a joint appearance at the fashion bash, with Cruz looking dapper in a shirt and tie while Romeo opted for a more casual look in a black T-shirt
Romeo’s girlfriend Mia Regan attended the glamorous soiree in a floor length gold gown that clung to her sensational figure
Leomie Anderson put her phenomenal figure on display in a sheer gown with sexy gold panels protecting her modesty
Harris Reed flashed her midriff in a black crop top paired with an oversized trouser suit while Laura Castro dazzled in a strapless scarlet gown with a sweeping neck tie
Lucas Chancellor and Jana Sascha Haveman posed up a storm as they sipped on espresso martinis to ensure they’d stay awake during the long night of partying
Guests enjoyed champagne and canapés inside London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall as they celebrated 16 awards during the event, presented by jewellery brand Pandora.
Taking their seats Gwyneth, 51, and Anne, 41, were joined by Giancarlo Giammetti of fashion house Valentino and Princess Georgina Brandolini d’Adda, who has worked for both Valentino and Balmain.
Wellness guru Gwyneth wore a strapless red maxi dress with a plunging cut-out neckline by the Italian luxury fashion brand for the fundraiser.
The actress was joined at the event by her husband Brad Falchuk, 52, who struck up a conversation with Anne while his wife spoke to Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece.
The awards ceremony kicked off in style, with global superstar Usher welcoming the audience of leading designers, artists, creatives, and tastemakers for a night celebrating the global fashion community, asking ‘How does fashion make you feel?’
The evening started with METTE’s Pandora performance, followed with a performance from Cultural Innovator Award winner Sam Smith and ended with a DJ set by Skepta at the afterparty.
During the ceremony Giancarlo accepted the Outstanding Achievement Award, which was presented by Gwyneth, on behalf of Valentino Garavani.
Valentino Garavani was honoured for his Outstanding contribution to fashion.
This was celebrated with a fashion show of 24 of the most iconic red dresses to a backdrop of: ‘An evening at the opera with Valentino’, the ballet which was filmed last month in his hometown, at the city of Voghera.
A-listers such as Kate Moss, Amal Clooney and Gwyneth Paltrow walked the red carpet at the British Fashion Awards 2023.
Hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, the night celebrated 16 awards. TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel made up of over 1000 industry experts.
The event serves as the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.
Earlier in the night, Gwyneth Paltrow, 51, and Anne Hathaway, 41, mingled with the fashion elite as they attended The British Fashion Awards (L to R Brad Falchuk, Anne, Giancarlo Giammetti, Gwyneth, Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece and Georgina Brandolini d’Adda)
Guests enjoyed champagne and canapés inside London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall as they celebrated 16 awards during the event, presented by jewellery brand Pandora
Taking her seat Gwyneth was joined by Giancarlo Giammetti of fashion house Valentino
Wellness guru Gwyneth wore a strapless red maxi dress with a plunging cut-out neckline by the Italian luxury fashion brand for the fundraiser
Anne looked sensational in a plunging cream Valentino gown which boasted a quirky fitted bodice with eye-catching fringe
During the ceremony Giancarlo accepted the Outstanding Achievement Award, which was presented by Gwyneth, on behalf of Valentino Garavani
The BFC also went back to having some gender-based design awards for the first time since the pandemic, splitting the best British designers into menswear and womenswear categories.
Leading industry figures were recognised such as Valentino Garavani with the Outstanding Achievement award, make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury with the Special Recognition Award, and the late Joe Casely-Hayford with a posthumous special recognition award.
Sam Smith accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy as they were honoured for creating viral fashion moments, such as their unforgettable latex clad appearance at the 2023 Brit Awards.
Speaking about Sam’s award Caroline Rush, chief executive officer at the British Fashion Council, said Sam was is ‘a true cultural innovator who has fearlessly pushed the boundaries of both fashion and entertainment.
‘Smith’s unapologetic and groundbreaking style choices have dominated the industry in 2023 and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support of U.K. designers.’
The awards ceremony kicked off in style, with global superstar Usher welcoming the audience of leading designers, artists, creatives, and tastemakers for a night celebrating the global fashion community, asking ‘How does fashion make you feel?’.
The evening started with METTE’s Pandora performance, followed with a performance from Cultural Innovator Award winner Sam Smith and ended with a DJ set by Skepta at the afterparty.
The British fashion industry paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood and her fearless approach to design and activism and recognised Joe Casely-Hayford with a posthumous Special Recognition Award for his incredible contributions to fashion and culture.
Each winner received a unique trophy designed by stylist, art director and 2022 NEW WAVE: Creative in collaboration with British glass production company.
Vivienne Westwood’s Granddaughter Cora Corré joined Andreas Kronthaler and Grace Wales Bonne at the table
Nicole Scherzinger appeared to be having the time of her life as she joined her fiancé Thom Evans
The couple sat next to (L-R) Joseph Thornton-Allan, Poppy Delevingne, Sheila Atim, Harris Reed and Erin O’Connor
Nicole blew kisses for a fun photo
Emma Weymouth, Marchioness of Bath,, Narmina Marandi, Felicia Brocklebank and Ruth Chapman were all smiles
Taika Waititi posed for a photo while his wife Rita Ora chatted with Paul Marchant
Deborah Ababio and Natalia Cassel were also in attendance
Miguel Grande, Saffron Hocking, Jamie Bogyo, Marisa Abela and Luke Newton enjoyed some drinks