Singer Adam Lambert showed his predilection for glamour by donning an exotically sparkling turban (with a plume in it for extra effect) for his performance during the 2013 Life Ball in Vienna on Saturday. The song he was singing was a new one, ironically called "Love Wins Over Glamour". "Thrilled to be a part of Life Ball! The theme is 1001 Nights and I am playing 'Ali Baba' singing a song written exclusively for the event!" tweeted Lambert pre-event.
Though quite the fashion chameleon following his success post "American Idol" in 2009, Lambert was probably just sticking to the brief of the AIDS charity event this time around, like he says. As the Life Ball website explains: "Celebrating the joy of life and the diversity of cultures, Life Ball unites the Viennese ball tradition with opulence, extravagance, glamour, provocation, fancy performances, committed speeches as well as emotional moments. Life Ball guests have always been encouraged to wear fancy, unusual outfits as the creativity of the costumes is part of the concept and contributes to the unique flair of the event. The annual Life Ball Style Bible is an inspiration for ball guests to feature their own Life Ball look according to the motto." The event is in its 21st year.
Also present at 2013 Life Ball were a very pregnant Fergie in a Tom Ford dress (who was hosting the event), and Kelly Osbourne. Rapper Azealia Banks performed in a cat-inspired costume. Sir Elton John and former president Bill Clinton were also in attendance.
As part of the celebrations, a special edition of the MINI Paceman, designed by Roberto Cavalli, was unveiled. "Cavalli's unconventional style chimes in perfectly with that of the Life Ball MINI: With his creative exterior design featuring iridescent paintwork that shimmers from black to brown depending on where the light comes from, the Italian designer accentuates the dynamically stretched lines of this athletically agile two-door coupé. Roberto Cavalli's expressive logo adorns the roof of the MINI Paceman, thus appearing to float above the car body," reads a description on the Life Ball website.
