Rita Ora, Little Mix and Alesha Dixon took to the stage in luxurious leather looks at the Radio City Summer Live 2015 concert. Always one to make a statement, Rita Ora went for a glam gladiator-inspired outfit, featuring a black and gold theme with intricate Baroque-era detailing. Ora took to the Liverpool ECHO arena rocking an oversized biker jacket and pleated skirt, accented by glittery gemstone detailing and tons of punk rock pyramid studs. With her platinum locks swept up into a high bun, Rita owned the stage with her devil-may-care attitude as she sang fan favorites like, “RIP”, “Black Widow” and “Poison”. Rita Ora just recently became the new X Factor judge and certainly looked like she was out to celebrate a victory. Ora completed the look with cool ear cufflinks, studded ankle booties and a quick pout of her signature red lip.
While most might remember them as the first winners of “The X Factor”, Brit-girl group Little Mix wowed in cropped looks at the recent concert. Perrie Edwards went for a goth glam look, smoldering in a black lace blouse paired with leather shorts. Jesy Nelson turned up the volume, with a quick wardrobe change from a loose jersey shirt dress to a head-turning leather bodysuit. All the girls looked gorgeous with sporty, on-trend outfits featuring strappy bustiers, mesh crop tops, loose trousers complimented with a bold pink and purple lip.
Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon flaunted her enviable physique in a sheer paneled dress with thigh high boots. Dixon went for a glitzy look in a silver Julien MacDonald dress, layered over a form-fitting leather bodysuit. As the chilly evening temps began to drop, Alesha tossed on an oversized varsity jacket to keep things cozy. Definitely one transitional seasonal trend to watch, add contrast to your wardrobe with boyfriend-style jackets layered over uber cute mini dresses. From queen bee Rita Ora, girl-power ladies of Little Mix and the gorgeous Alesha Dixon, leather was all the rage for the Radio City Summer Live concert this year.
Written by Jade Nicolette
What stood out was how each act used leather differently, from Rita’s punk edge to Little Mix’s cropped, sporty looks and Alesha’s sleek bodysuit layering.
The idea of pairing boyfriend-style jackets with mini dresses as a transitional trend feels wearable compared to some of the more theatrical stage outfits described here.
That note about Alesha Dixon layering a varsity jacket over a sheer paneled dress was interesting, it’s a practical way to make those bold stage outfits work in cooler weather.
I appreciated the mention of the gemstone detailing and red lip on Rita, it paints a clear picture of how polished yet rebellious the outfit felt on stage.
The black and gold theme Rita wore really comes through in the description, and the ear cufflinks with studded booties tie the whole punk-glam vibe together nicely.
I liked how the article highlighted Little Mix’s mix of sporty and edgy, especially Jesy switching into a leather bodysuit mid-show and Perrie’s lace blouse with leather shorts.
Rita Ora’s gladiator-inspired look with the Baroque detailing and pyramid studs sounded over the top in the best way, especially paired with that oversized biker jacket and pleated skirt combo.
Alesha Dixon’s silver Julien MacDonald dress over a leather bodysuit seems like a bold layering choice, but it clearly worked with the thigh high boots and overall glitzy vibe.
Little Mix’s styling sounded cohesive but still individual, especially with the mesh crop tops, strappy bustiers, and bold pink and purple lips tying everything together.