Rita Ora closes DKNY show in star-studded celebration of label's 25th anniversary

By Tamara Abraham

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The fashion pack are not easy to surprise, but the appearance of Rita Ora closing the show at DKNY today did just that.

The singer, who recently replaced Cara Delevingne as the face of the label, strutted down the catwalk in a Nineties-inspired ensemble bearing the DKNY logo.

No stranger to the spotlight, she showed little trace of nerves - despite sharing the runway with the likes of Karlie Kloss and Chanel Iman - striking a series of poses as she walked.

Grand finale: Rita Ora closed the DKNY catwalk show at New York Fashion Week today

Grand finale: Rita Ora closed the DKNY catwalk show at New York Fashion Week today

Rita Ora

Fashion Week high: The singer strikes a pose as she walks the runway

Rita Ora
Rita Ora

Surprise appearance: Miss Ora followed Karlie Kloss, who many had assumed was the last look of the show

And her appearance certainly foxed some big industry names. Just prior to her stepping out, Karlie Kloss had walked the runway - as a major model name, many believed that to be the end of the show.

 

The CFDA tweeted: 'Pure gold. @karliekloss finale at @dkny #amazing #cfdanyfw [sic]'

And Fashionista.com had the same thought, tweeting: 'The one and only @karliekloss closing @dkny #dkny [sic]'

Karlie Kloss
Chanel Iman

Supermodels in the house: karlie Kloss (left) and Chanel Iman (right) both walked the DKNY catwalk

But then appeared Miss Ora and the Twittersphere was set alight once again.

Miss Ora was not the only famous face at the show, which boasted a front row including Kelly Osbourne, Anthony Kiedis and Bella Thorne.

Of course Donna Karan's diffusion line is always a hot ticket at New York Fashion Week - and this being the label's 25th anniversary made it all the more special.

Bella Thorne
Kelly Osbourne

Famous faces: Teen star Bella Thorne (left) and Kelly Osbourne (right) were both among the guests

Bella Thorne, from left, Alexandra Daddario, Holland Roden and Kelly Osbourne

Front row friends: Bella Thorne (left), Alexandra Daddario (center) and Holland Roden (right)

Kelly Osbourne, Helena Vestergaard and Anthony Kiedis

Ready for the show: Kelly Osbourne (left), Helena Vestergaard (center) and Anthony Kiedis (right)

The brand, which has always had streetwear vibe, upped the ante in honor of its birthday. Hoodies and baseball caps, overalls, statement sneakers, graffiti prints... there was not a Nineties theme that was not covered.

Even the slinky evening gowns, modeled by Karlie Kloss and Chanel Iman, had a minimalist Calvin Klein feel to them.

The DKNY logo was front and center on several of the looks - an indication of the logomania set to fill our closets next spring. Alexander Wang - another label that takes its lead from the Nineties also featured his brand name on multiple looks.


DKNY
DKNY

Sunshine-ready: Sneakers and visors lent a sporty feel to designs that were otherwise typical of DKNY

DKNY
DKNY
DKNY

Nineties revival: Overalls, baseball caps, graffiti prints and embroidered denim were all part of DKNY's 25th anniversary collection

DKNY

Lady of the hour: Designer Donna Karan receives a round of applause at the end of the show

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Another "Singer" ..(cutesy AutoTune@) her voice need so much help she sounds like a chipmunk! Actually funny!

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There is just something so irritating about her smug little face, she is not half as gorgeous as she thinks she is.

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She has excellent PR to get her all these high profile jobs. Life many of these current celebs she is short on talent yet very good at getting the good gigs. Will she be be around in 5 years? Probably not.

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I cannot stand this Rihanna/Gwen Stefani wannabe.

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I bet many people in the front row were wondering who on earth she is. She is very average in the face, even moreso with the awful blonde hair. Great body, nice voice... very annoying PR image

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Rita Ora = So annoying!!!

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Awful

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were any of those.models actually women???

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She doesn't even have a higher profile than Karlie and Chanel in New York.

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I ⤠those clothes

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