Rita Ora Stands by Her Bold Mullet and Bleached Brows, Explains Inspiration for Wacky Look
It takes a lot of shock pop culture fans these days, but Rita Ora managed to do it. The British pop star is known for her sexy, feminine style. But Ora walked the red carpet at the 2024 British Fashion Awards in her masculine take on ’80s power dressing. After the annual fundraiser and awards show, the “Your Song” singer took to social media to explain herself.
Rita Ora leaves fans speechless with ’80s style
Ora joined dozens of celebrities from the UK and beyond to celebrate outstanding contributions to the fashion industry over the past year, including exceptional talent in womenswear and menswear. The “Anywhere” singer looked almost unrecognizable in a Primark pinstripe three-piece suit with exaggerated shoulder pads.
Showcasing her ever-evolving style, Ora added wide-leg pants, a classic striped button-up, and a pink patterned tie. She accessorized with gigantic silver coil earrings, stacks of metal cuffs, and nearly one statement ring per finger. Perhaps most shocking were Ora’s choices regarding the hair on her head.
The 34-year-old bleached her eyebrows to a barely-there blonde shade. She embraced an iconic ’80s hairstyle, the mullet, via a matching bleach-blonde wig. Celebrity hairstylist Rio Sreedharan applied the piece, creating volume up top and curly tendrils down the back of Ora’s neck. Sreedharan has been known to push boundaries. He’s worked with clients like Bella Hadid, Naomi Campbell, and Cara Delevingne to create avant-garde looks.
Rita Ora gives an explanation for her look
Ora took to social media to explain the meaning behind her business attire at the British Fashion Awards. In an Instagram Story, she said, “Let me talk to you about the inspiration. I wanted timeless with an edge. The mismatching hair just feels so classic and iconic. We decided to pick this oversized suit that has loads of different colors, architectural jewelry, and a twist on a timeless suit.” Ora credited ISAMAYA Beauty for her glossy bronzed copper lip and lashes.
Ora walked the red carpet with her mom, Vera Sahatçiu, who wore a complimentary suit in several shades of gray. Vera, a mental health advocate and psychiatrist, collaborated with her daughter on a clothing line for Primark. The Irish fashion retailer label happens to be a patron of the British Fashion Awards, it even more appropriate for Rita to debut her look. She and her mom custom-designed both suits. They’ll be available in stores next year — perfect for fans who want to emulate her look.
