Rita Ora Grounds a Frida Kahlo–Inspired Floral Dress With Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong Sandals

On July 28, 2016, in New York City, Rita Ora stepped out of her hotel in a street-style moment that still feels deliberate, expressive, and remarkably current years later.

Known for moving fluidly between oversized menswear and ultra-feminine silhouettes, Ora leaned fully into romantic maximalism—anchoring a dramatic floral look with carefully chosen footwear.

Rita Ora’s sleek braided crown, punctuated with vivid red roses and sharp winged eyeliner, set the tone for a Frida Kahlo–inspired look rooted in structure rather than costume

Rather than treating the outfit as a costume, she balanced its visual richness with restraint at ground level. While filming America’s Next Top Model, Rita Ora wore a Giambattista Valli Pre-Fall 2015 floral watercolor dress, its flowing silhouette and painterly print amplified by a sculptural braided updo.

Sleek Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” sandals offset the drama, reinforcing a timeless styling principle Your Next Shoes returns to again and again: when the clothing speaks loudly, the right shoes don’t compete—they refine proportion, elongate the line, and quietly ground the look.

The sweeping red-and-black floral dress comes alive in motion as Rita Ora steps through New York, its fluid silhouette intentionally balanced by barely-there black stiletto sandals in New York City on July 28, 2016 (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

Knowing Rita Ora, this wasn’t costume dressing but intentional expression. She chose a flowing, billowy dress defined by bishop sleeves and a softly ruffled front panel, its red-and-black floral print delivering drama through movement rather than excess.

The look was completed with a sculptural braided updo accented by fresh roses—and grounded decisively by Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” sandals in black goosebump leather, the label’s more wearable evolution of its iconic Nudist stiletto.

Rita lets her dress shine by choosing the understated Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” sandals

With their minimalist double-strap design and slightly lower heel, the barely-there sandals are engineered to expose as much of the foot as possible—creating the illusion of longer legs while remaining red-carpet practical.

The result was a precise contrast: an ornate, expressive dress elevated by shoes that refined the silhouette, extended the line, and anchored the look with quiet authority rather than distraction.

Seen in profile, the billowy gown’s length and movement are subtly elongated by minimalist ankle-strap heels, proving how restrained footwear can sharpen even the most expressive styling

As she prepared for the day, Rita Ora shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of her transformation into a modern Frida Kahlo–inspired look, capturing the styling process as her glam team worked around her.

The final reveal showed her stepping out into the city, greeted by the familiar attention of New York photographers—an unfiltered reminder of how quickly a carefully styled moment can move from preparation to public spectacle.

Why the Nudistsong Endures: Rita Ora and the Power of Minimalist Heels

Rita Ora’s Frida Kahlo–inspired moment works because it captures what the Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong does best: it disappears just enough to let statement fashion breathe while quietly refining proportion, posture, and movement.

From expressive street style to high-profile red carpets, the sandal’s barely-there construction has made it a consistent choice for celebrities who understand that the most effective shoes don’t compete—they complete.