Rita Ora arrived at the SSE Arena in Wembley on March 9, 2016, to advocate for global compassion during the annual We Day UK event.
Known for her chart-topping hits and roles in films like Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, the singer used her platform to address the ongoing refugee crisis by sharing her own family’s history.
Rita Ora braids her hair for the We Day event held on March 9, 2016, at SSE Arena, Wembley in London (Credit: WENN)
Speaking to a crowd of thousands, she reflected on the “racism and indifference” her family encountered after fleeing war-torn Kosovo in 1992. Having arrived in London as a one-year-old, Ora highlighted the lasting impact of prejudice on displaced families.
“I was born in Kosovo, and when I was one year old, I had to flee the country with my parents and sister,” Rita said.
“The word refugee carries a lot of prejudice… and not everyone is comfortable having refugees settle into their environment.”
Rita Ora arrives at We Day UK in London wearing an Etro Spring/Summer 2016 lace-trimmed mini dress, a fur-trimmed velvet coat, and nude Christian Louboutin pumps
The “How We Do (Party)” singer called for countries to show compassion. “Some people make negative judgments on new immigrants and others simply turn a blind eye,” she said.
Taking the stage at We Day, Rita Ora pairs her bohemian Etro dress with skin-toned Louboutin heels that subtly lengthen her silhouette under the lights
Rita kept things nude and relatively modest for the event, showing only her toned stems and a glimpse of cleavage in a bohemian-inspired dress from Etro’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection.
This paisley-printed chiffon frock has heavy lace trims at the hem, cuffs, and v-neckline, a relaxed silhouette, long sleeves, and a ribbon that cinches the waist.
Rita Ora addresses the crowd at We Day in a softly layered Etro dress, styled with braided hair and classic nude stilettos
She teamed the thigh-skimming nude number with a fur-trimmed velvet coat, delicate jewelry, and skin-toned pumps that visually extend the leg, allowing the eye to travel in one uninterrupted line from hem to toe.
Rita ditched her extensions and styled her hair in ethereal Heidi-inspired braids. She completed the rather girly look with glowing, bronzed makeup, highlighting her eyes and bone structure.
Pointing to the audience mid-speech, Rita Ora balances an ethereal Etro mini dress with towering nude heels that anchor the look
“This is an opportunity for all of us to reach out and embrace families and people in a time of need,” she said.
“So many positives are coming out of this situation, but two of these issues my family faced when we first arrived are ever-present: racism and indifference. These attitudes need to change… and we can approach this crisis with compassion and care. If we take action, we help everyone thrive.”
Rita’s pumps are the popular Pigalle Follies red sole shoes by Christian Louboutin. They are made of nude patent and have low-dipped vamps, pointed toes, and about 4-inch heels.
A close-up highlights Rita Ora’s nude patent Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies pumps, featuring pointed toes and signature red soles
Christian Louboutin’s iconic Pigalle Follies pumps have been a red-carpet favorite among A-list style stars, from Kristen Stewart’s printed “Carrare” Pigalle Follies at Cannes to other elevated takes on the silhouette featured across Your Next Shoes.
Rita Ora’s skin-tone Louboutin pumps create a seamless leg line as she steps onto the red carpet at the We Day event
You can shop Christian Louboutin’s Pigalle Follies in a wide range of finishes at Mytheresa and Nordstrom. Often mistaken for the more extreme So Kate, the Pigalle Follies is designed with a different philosophy: slightly softer proportions, a shorter toe box that reveals more toe cleavage, and a less aggressive pitch, making it notably more wearable.
Think of it as Louboutin’s refined “daily stiletto”—still razor-sharp, but built for longevity—while the towering So Kate remains the brand’s unapologetic red-carpet showpiece.
Christian Louboutin’s nude patent Pigalle Follies pumps refine the house’s iconic red-sole silhouette with a sharply pointed toe, low-cut vamp, and a sleek stiletto heel designed for elegance with added wearability
Rita Ora’s Defining Christian Louboutin Shoe Moments
From polished red-carpet appearances to bold street-style statements, Rita Ora’s relationship with Christian Louboutin shoes has been both consistent and expressive.
Across years of public appearances, she has returned to the French house’s most recognizable silhouettes—using color, texture, and heel height to anchor each look.
Below, we’ve curated standout Rita Ora moments from Your Next Shoes that spotlight how Louboutin footwear continues to shape her fashion narrative.
👠 Rita Ora’s Iconic Shoe & Fashion Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- ✨ Rita Ora in canary-yellow Christian Louboutin ‘Decollete’ heels in London — bold color pumps that made a street-style statement.
- 🎨 Rita Ora balances baggy W.I.A. prints with chic Christian Louboutin “Miss Rigidaine” heels — playful streetwear meets polished stiletto style.
- ⭐ Rita Ora in Christian Louboutin “Farfamesh” sandals — elegant strappy heels paired with tailored staples.
- 🔥 Rita Ora stuns in red ensemble with Christian Louboutin “Door Knock” studded pumps — standout embellishment heels that turned heads.
- 🌟 Rita Ora pairs Temperley London gown with classic Louboutin So Kate pumps — timeless black-patent heels anchoring red-carpet elegance.
- 💥 Rita Ora rocks red-studded Christian Louboutin Snakilta ankle boots — edgy spike booties that tap punk-chic energy.
- 🐍 Rita Ora in Christian Louboutin “Djalouzi” pumps at a launch event — exotic patterned heels with PVC flair.