Lapping up the attention! Fashion photographer LICKS Rita Ora’s bizarre back spikes before she performs at raucous British Fashion Awards afterparty alongside Winnie Harlow and Nicole Scherzinger
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 after transforming herself into part human, part reptile.
And while the Hot Right Now hitmaker changed into a different ensemble for the star-studded afterparty, the bizarre silver spikes were there to stay, with the singer flashing them in a silver backless top.
Not only did they catch the eye of fellow partygoers but the tongue of fashion photographer Mert Alas who couldn’t resist going in for a lick.
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 stylist 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.
Lila Moss opted to stay in her gown all night after mirroring her famous mother Kate Moss on the red carpet.
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
Rita struck her best model pose as she cosied up to British Vogue covergirl Karen Elson
Rita posed up a storm with Tish Weinstock, Kojey Radical and Winnie inside the soiree
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
Natasha, Edward and Nicole worked their angles as they mingled in the party
Lila Moss was a sheer delight in a see through silver dress that flashed her black lingerie
Lila’s gown mirrored the sheer Liza Bruce dress worn by her famous mum Kate Moss in 1993
Lila, who is the younger sister of Kate Moss, posed up a storm with Ella Richards
The model, 21, wore a sheer metallic slip dress reminiscent of her mother’s 1993 Liza Bruce dress, complete with black underwear.
Featuring cut-out sections and thins straps, the silver gown, by Nensi Dojaka, was completed with a pleated bra top and low back.
Lila elevated her height with some strappy black heels and accessorised with gold earrings, borrowed from Kate.
To complete her Nineties-inspired outfit, she opted for a very subtle makeup look and pulled her hair back into a bun.
The sheer Liza Bruce dress worn by Kate in 1993 was very edgy at the time but heralded a new trend for slip dresses.
Earlier in the night, the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Anne Hathaway mingled with the fashion elite as they attended The British Fashion Awards.
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.
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
Daniel Levy and Dakota Fanning looked in high spirits at the glamorous soiree
Joel Edgerton, Bert Hedaya, Edward and Dakota cosied up for a group shot
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
Josh O’Connor, Tessa Thompson, Edward and Jonathan ‘JW’ Anderson made for a fantastic fur
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.
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.
Rita and Taika were later seen making a bleary-eyed exit from the Charlotte Tilbury British Fashion Awards party
Maya Jama and Stormzy put on a loved-up display as they headed to another British Fashion Awards afterparty in London on Monday
They both underwent outfit changes from the awards show where Maya turned heads in an off the shoulder black gown and matching gloves
Jourdan Dunn, 33, put on a very leggy display as she arrived at another bash
Earlier in the night, Jourdan turned heads as she posed on the red carpet in her outfit at the Royal Albert Hall
Sam Smith, 31, put on a very leggy display in a black co-ord at the Chiltern Firehouse. Joining them at the celebrity hotspot saw Nicola Roberts arrive in a sophisticated black mini dress
Chrishell Stause, 42, looked incredible as she arrived in a glitzy mini skirt with a exaggerated stripe train, teamed with a cropped long-sleeve top alongside Chris Appleton
Lennon Gallagher, 24, the son of Liam Gallagher, looked smart in a black shirt under a navy suit as he made his way into the Chiltern Firehouse
TV presenter Nick Grimshaw, 39, arrived in a dapper black suit and wore a crisp white shirt underneath while Julien MacDonald, 52, slipped into a sparkly sleeved jacket
Fka Twigs, 35, arrived hand-in-hand to the Chiltern Firehouse with her boyfriend Jordan Hemingway
AJ Odudu turned heads in a daring grey cut-out gown as she switched up her look for the British Fashion Awards after party in London on Monday night
Georgia May Jagger stood out in an eye-catching purple and yellow floral midi dress and matching heels
Lady Mary Charteris bundled up in a beige coat as she left the party
David Gardner and Jessica Clarke left hand-in-hand after the fun night out
Yomi Adegoke (L) and Sheila Atim looked phenomenal as they posed for snaps at an afterparty held at Dear Darling
Simone Murphy dazzled in a peach gown and fur stole while Emilia Boateng wowed in a fitted navy mini dress that showcased her figure
Kai-Isaiah Jamal posed up a storm as he partied at the glamorous soiree
Izzy Stevens cut a stylish figure as she layered a fur coat over a corset and mini skirt while Leo Mandella cut a dapper figure in a geometric print trouser suit
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.
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
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