DKNY Artworks Launch Party: Celebrities Sport Sporty and Trendy Shoes

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The DKNY Artworks launch party in London last night (June 12) had a ’90s theme, and guests were asked to come in their best throwback-to-the-’90s outfits.

But because the ’90s is what’s in fashion right now, everyone looked very much on-trend instead of retro. What was a party planning fail by the event organizers was a fashion win for the celebrity guests and us!

We had a grand time checking out all the fabulous athletic streetwear-inspired outfits, from Iggy Azalea’s striped logo dress to Jourdan Dunn’s belly-baring cutaway football jersey.

Most guests chose to accessorize with sporty shoe styles from DKNY, but some, like Rita Ora, decided to mix things up with chic designer footwear. Needless to say, the DKNY Artworks launch party was an exciting event to go shoe-spotting. See the curious mix of sporty and trendy shoes below!

1. Rita Ora in DKNY Pre-Fall 2013 Buckled Knee-High Sandal Boots

Rita Ora wearing a Jennifer Fisher necklace and bracelet at the #DKNYArtworks in LondonRita Ora wearing a Jennifer Fisher necklace and bracelet at the #DKNYArtworks in London on June 12, 2013 (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Rita Ora fashioned yet another pair of knee-high gladiator sandal boots. At this point, we can safely say that she is more committed to this trend than anyone else.

Rita Ora once again flaunted knee-high gladiator sandal boots, establishing herself as a trendsetter in this styleRita Ora once again flaunted knee-high gladiator sandal boots, establishing herself as a trendsetter in this style (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

2. Cara Delevingne, Iggy Azalea, Tallulah Harlech, and Rita Ora in DKNY “Pulse” Booties

Cara Delevingne in a striped jumpsuit, a gold-trimmed varsity jacket, a gold snapback cap, and the DKNY "Pulse" bootiesCara Delevingne in a striped jumpsuit, a gold-trimmed varsity jacket, a gold snapback cap, and the DKNY “Pulse” booties (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

The DKNY “Pulse” booties were, hands down, the most popular shoes of the night. Cara Delevingne, Iggy Azalea, and Tallulah Harlech all arrived at the event wearing these booties.

Iggy Azalea in a DKNY logo dress and DKNY "Pulse" bootiesIggy Azalea in a DKNY logo dress and DKNY “Pulse” booties (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Even Rita Ora, who is most dedicated to her gladiator boots, couldn’t resist changing into the said booties for her stage performance!

Tallulah Harlech rocking the DKNY "Pulse" booties with a DKNY sweatshirt, black track pants, and a croc-embossed clutchTallulah Harlech rocking the DKNY “Pulse” booties with a DKNY sweatshirt, black track pants, and a croc-embossed clutch (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Check out the exact shoes:

DKNY “Pulse” High-Top Platform BootiesDKNY “Pulse” High-Top Platform Booties, $383.22

3. Cara Delevingne in DKNY “Grommet” Perforated Wedge Sneakers

Cara Delevingne must’ve noticed how many wore the DKNY “Pulse” booties and changed into DKNY “Grommet” wedge sneakers later in the evening.

Rita Ora and her best friend, Cara Delevingne, struck a pose together at the #DKNYArtworks event on Wednesday, June 12, in London, EnglandRita Ora and her best friend, Cara Delevingne, struck a pose together at the #DKNYArtworks event on Wednesday, June 12, in London, England (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Cara Delevingne rocks DKNY "Grommet" wedge sneakersCara Delevingne rocks DKNY “Grommet” wedge sneakers (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Check out the exact shoes:

DKNY "Grommet" Wedge SneakersDKNY “Grommet” Wedge Sneakers, $195

4. Jourdan Dunn in Gianvito Rossi “Plexy Laser” Pumps

Jourdan Dunn’s shirt says “dimepiece,” and we think truer words have never been spoken.

Jourdan Dunn's outfit exuded confidence, with her shirt proclaiming "dimepiece"Jourdan Dunn’s outfit exuded confidence, with her shirt proclaiming “dimepiece” (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Jourdan was beyond a 10 in her sexy version of a football jersey, leatherlike jeans, and holographic silver pumps.

Jourdan Dunn shows off her feet in holographic silver pumpsJourdan Dunn shows off her feet in holographic silver pumps (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Check out the exact shoes:

Gianvito Rossi "Plexy Laser" PumpsGianvito Rossi “Plexy Laser” Pumps, $625

5. Clara Paget in DKNY “Grommet” Canvas Wedge Sneakers

‘Fast & Furious 6’ actress Clara Paget wore a mechanic chic look with a light gray jumpsuit and the black canvas version of the DKNY “Grommet” wedge sneakers.

Actress Clara Paget embraced a mechanic chic look with a light gray jumpsuitActress Clara Paget embraced a mechanic chic look with a light gray jumpsuit (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Actress Clara Paget rocks the black canvas version of the DKNY "Grommet" wedge sneakersActress Clara Paget rocks the black canvas version of the DKNY “Grommet” wedge sneakers (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Check out the exact shoes:

DKNY "Grommet" Wedge SneakersDKNY “Grommet” Wedge Sneakers, £150

6. Eliza Doolittle in Prada Metallic Platform Sandals

In the least sporty look of the night was Eliza Doolittle, who wore the Prada metallic platform sandals Miley Cyrus has recently been wearing everywhere, including in the music video for her latest single, “We Can’t Stop.”

Eliza Doolittle stood out with her non-sporty attireEliza Doolittle stood out with her non-sporty attire (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Eliza Doolittle shows off her feet in Prada metallic platform sandalsEliza Doolittle shows off her feet in Prada metallic platform sandals (Credit: Lia Toby / WENN / TFlash / Will Alexander)

Check out her exact shoes:

Prada Metallic Platform SandalsPrada Metallic Platform Sandals, $850