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Rita Ora hits back at critics of her risqué style
Rita Ora opened up about the “misogynistic” comments she’s had to face about her fashion choices.
Rita Ora isn’t too worried about those who criticize her over her personal style.
The 32-year-old features on the new Glamour UK cover story, and she described how women are treated differently based on how they act and what they wear.
“I’ve had it my whole career: having people judge what I wear, saying, ‘Is she too naked?’ Or, ‘Can she say things like that?’ I find it extremely misogynistic,” said Ora.
Ora has never been afraid to show off her sexy style, wearing a gold pleated Maximilian Raynor jacket with an exaggerated collar for the magazine cover.
She noted that her fashion choices and attitude have been shaped by Madonna, who has never been afraid to wear what she wants.
“She knew not everyone was going to agree with her. And she just did it anyway,” said Ora.
“I’m thanking her for that, because that’s given me the ability to be more outrageous, a bit more outlandish with things: how I dress, things I might say. I’m not perfect, but I think that’s what keeps my fans entertained the most.”
Ora and her marriage to Taika Waititi
Ora confirmed her marriage to director Taika Waititi by wearing a 1980s YSL frock with an attached wedding veil in her ‘You Only Love Me’ video, which was released back in January.
Although the singer didn’t shed light on when and where the big day took place, she did shed share some details on her fashion choices for the day.
“I’ve always wanted to have Tom Ford involved in my wedding,” said Ora. “He’s one of my favorite designers of all time.
“I’ve never forgotten a gown I’d seen from, I think, was his 2018 fashion show. It was a white, lace dress, with a full-length veil that touched the floor.
“I went to Tom Ford’s shop to see if they had any wedding dresses. And they had this one wedding dress. So bizarre. I’m not even joking; it was on my mood board.
“It was the one dress I wanted and it was there, ready. And it fitted. It was meant to be.”