Rita Ora's unexpected Dior Fashion Show outfit was utterly TikTok-approved

Rita Ora stepped out in Paris on Friday for Dior Homme's PFW show, sitting amongst the likes of Kate Moss, her daughter Lila, and Princess Eugenie.

The singer, fashion designer and wife of filmmaker Taika Waititi is recognised for pushing the boundaries of fashion. Whether she's wearing prosthetic dinosaur spikes on her back, sheer outfits when performing for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex or taking classic leopard print to new heights - she's constantly turning heads with her bold style agenda. 

But the 33-year-old captured our attention for the opposite reason at Dior's show. Her outfit was, as always, completely on trend, but the laid-back, TikTok-approved aesthetic was totally unexpected.

Rita simply wore a pair of dark grey pleated trousers with a lighter grey turtleneck jumper left loose over the top, finished with a pair of navy loafers. It wouldn't be a Rita 'fit without something slightly unusual: her jumper boasted two extra sleeves which she wrapped across her chest, giving the aesthetic a preppier feel.

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Her look combined 'normcore' with 'dark academia' and it's perfect for this winter.

If you're not familiar with the two terms prominent in Gen Z's buzzword vernacular, normcore champions all things - you guessed it - normal. Patternless clothing and simple outfit formulas. Think: unpretentious dad dressing - jeans, jumpers, trainers and shirts. 

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Dark academia is a newer aesthetic that made waves in 2023. Attire includes tapered trousers, collared shirts under knitted vests and plenty of tweed in hues of brown, grey and black. Thanks to the simplicity of the trend and its earth-toned aesthetic, many affordable brands like H&M and Mango have great pieces at reasonable prices available to get the look.

Is 'new year, new dress code' on Rita Ora's style agenda? only time will tell...