Rita Ora Shows Off Her Hourglass Figure in Striking Fishtail Lace Gown

By LOUISE SAUNDERS, ASSISTANT EDITOR (HEAD OF SHOWBIZ)

Rita Ora had been turning heads with her vivid platinum-blonde hair for some time.

But the singer gave her signature look a distinctly wintry update when she arrived at the 2013 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at London’s Claridge’s Hotel on Tuesday evening.

Even among the fashion and entertainment world’s biggest names, the 22-year-old star stood out. Her freshly dyed white hair was styled in relaxed, tousled waves that fell around her shoulders.

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Winter white: Rita Ora transformed her locks with a striking snowy makeover for the 2013 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards at London’s Claridge’s Hotel on Tuesday night

The How We Do hitmaker echoed her new hair colour with her outfit, choosing a dramatic, floor-length cream lace gown by Ermanno Scervino.

The elegant fishtail dress fitted her figure closely, accentuating the London-based musician’s striking hourglass silhouette. 

Rita added a bold splash of colour with rouge lipstick, pairing it with smoky eye make-up and sharply defined winged eyeliner as she posed for photographers inside the event.

Red-carpet glamour: The 22-year-old singer paired her new hairstyle with a floor-length cream lace gown, its delicate fishtail hem accentuating her hourglass figure

A vision in white: Rita made an instant impression with her newly dyed hair, worn in soft, tousled waves over her shoulders

She blew kisses to the photographers and had plenty to celebrate after being named the night’s Musician award winner.

Rita was not the only star honoured at the ceremony. Victoria Beckham received the Special Contribution to British Fashion award, while Jourdan Dunn was named Model of the Year.

L’Wren Scott, the designer and partner of Sir Mick Jagger, was recognised as Tastemaker. Cate Blanchett won International Actress, and Naomie Harris took home the British Actress award.

A fresh transformation: The How We Do singer’s platinum hair appeared a warmer, more golden blonde when she stepped out in central London on Monday

Celebratory mood: Rita blew kisses to photographers after collecting the coveted Musician award at the ceremony

Fashionable company: Designer Jonathan Saunders presented Rita with her Harper’s Bazaar award

Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Justine Picardie said: ‘The annual Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards provide a timely reminder of the extraordinary achievements women have made across fashion, art, business, literature, philanthropy, film and theatre.

‘This year’s winners are all exceptional. Their talent and ambition are matched by a sincere commitment to making a difference and showing compassion.’

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The December issue of Harper’s Bazaar, on sale 7 November, features interviews with the 2013 Women of the Year award winners.

Overjoyed: The London-based singer looked delighted as she posed with her award after the ceremony

Fashion force: Victoria Beckham accepted the coveted Special Contribution to British Fashion award

Honoured stars: Jourdan Dunn won the Model award, while Naomie Harris was named British Actress