Singer Victoria Beckham surprised everyone when she came dressed in a short, strapless leather dress and thigh-high boots for a star-studded fashion event here.

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The former Spice Girl arrived at a launch party of the Rooms and Suites that fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg had designed for Claridge's hotel.

Another surprise at the event was pop queen Madonna, who went for a masculine look in a tailored black suit, striped shirt and fedora hat. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow opted to go with black short dress.