Rita Ora and Winnie Harlow lead stars at British Fashion Awards party

Rita Ora garners plenty of attention with her prosthetic back spikes as she joins stunning Winnie Harlow and Nicole Scherzinger at star-studded British Fashion Awards party

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. 

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. 

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 

BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2023 – THE WINNERS

New Establishment Womenswear Award: Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena

Presented by: Simone Ashley 

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Campbell Addy

Presented by: Ib Kamara

Model of the Year Award: Paloma Elsesser

Presented by: Damson Idris

Cultural Innovator Award: Sam Smith 

Presented by: Lena Dunham

Special Recognition Award: Charlie Casely Hayford on behalf of the late Joe Casely-Hayford

Presented by: Paapa Essiedu

Special Recognition Award: Sarah Mower 

Presented by: Gwendoline Christie

Trailblazer Award: Edward Enninful

Presented by Jodie Comer & Stormzy

Designer of the Year Award: Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson

Presented by Josh O Connor

Special Recognition Award: Charlotte Tilbury 

Presented by: Amal Clooney 

BFC Foundation Award: Conner Ives

Presented by: Dan Levy

Special Recognition Award: Sarah Burton 

Presented by: Edward Enninful

New Establishment Menswear Award: Bianca Saunders 

Presented by: Precious Lee

British Menswear Designer Award: Martine Rose

Presented by Little Simz

British Womenswear Designer Award: Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo 

Presented by: ChiomaNnadi

Pandora Leader of Change Award: Michaela Coel

Presented by Global Ambassador: Pamela Anderson

Outstanding Achievement Award: Giancarlo Giammetti on behalf of Valentino

Presented by: Gwyneth Paltrow

 

 

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