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Rihanna is synonymous with music, fashion, and iconic styles. The nine-time Grammy Award winner has showcased her sartorial prowess over the years on the red carpet, in her music videos, and even in occasional paparazzi shots.
The stylish singer is dubbed the influencer’s influencer because her outfit choices have gone viral on several occasions. Rihanna sets trends and lives by her own fashion rules, making her style more authentic and appealing to fans.
She has won awards for her contributions to fashion, including CFDA’s Style Icon Award in 2014 and the Urban Luxe Fashion Award for Fenty in 2019. Rihanna famously quipped at the Style Icon Awards:
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"Even as a child I remember thinking, she can beat me, but she cannot beat my outfit.”
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Rihanna's Super Bowl jumpsuit, her Met Gala bridal look, and other fashion moments of the singer to explore
1) The red jumpsuit for her Super Bowl LVII Halftime performance
The singer-turned-fashion mogul headlined the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show in an iconic red jumpsuit. The custom jumpsuit designed by Loewe featured multiple layers and textures including a silk jersey, a cotton canvas flight suit, and a corset in sculpted leather.
According to Loewe, the design was inspired by flight gear. The singer complemented the monochromatic red look with bold red lipstick. The outfit’s going viral prompted the luxury brand to release replicas of the outfit online and in physical stores.
2) The bridal look for the Met Gala 2023
Rihanna attended the 2023 Met Gala in a bridal look that stunned fans and the media. The Fenty Beauty mogul took the concept of the traditional bride and put her spin on it. Paying homage to the late legendary designer, Karl Lagerfeld, the fashionista posed for the cameras wearing a custom Valentino silk faille dress with a cape dotted with 30 camellia appliques consisting of 500 petals and a long train.
The Diamonds hitmaker accessorized with floral-patterned earrings and a chunky neckpiece. Her bold red lips sealed off the stunning look.
3) Mint green for the British Fashion Awards 2019
Rihanna was a recipient of the Urban Luxe Award during the British Fashion Awards ceremony in 2019 and she showed up for the event in style. Riri stepped out for the major fashion event wearing her Fenty creations—a first for her.
The stunning look consisted of a custom-made Wasabi satin corseted dress worn under a stylish organza shirt with matching gloves. She complemented the monochrome look with dark-green pointy-toed shoes. Her Fulani braids, smokey-eyed makeup, and diamond choker attached to her shirt completed the fashionable outfit.
4) “Heavenly Bodies” outfit for the Met Gala 2018
Keeping with the theme 'Heavenly Bodies' for the 2018 Met Gala, Riri stunned in a well-constructed outfit from Maison Margiela, reminiscent of Catholic vestments.
The Fenty Beauty mogul wore a strapless bejeweled gown in cream beneath a flowing overcoat. The three-piece coordinated look from the luxury house also featured a Papal tiara reminiscent of those worn by the Popes in the medieval era. The singer accessorized with pearl anklets, a matching jeweled clutch purse, and diamond jewelry.
5) Metallic plum look for Ocean’s 8 premiere in 2018
2018 was certainly a busy year for Rihanna fashion-wise as she served looks at different outings. At the Ocean’s 8 premiere, the artist, who also starred in the movie, hit the red carpet in a metallic dress in plum.
The dress featured ruffles and pleats layered in an intricate design. She accented the dress, which was from Clare Waight Keller’s The Hunger-inspired collection, with gold and diamond Bulgari earrings. A diamond and rubellite watch from the same brand was also worn, with strappy heels from Manolo Blahnik. Her purple-lip makeup set off the bold look.
6) Lace catsuit for the Diamond Ball in 2018
For the 2018 edition of the annual soiree that celebrates her Clara Lionel Foundation, Rihanna played host in an eye-catching jumpsuit. The then 30-year-old turned heads in an Alexis Mabille Couture outfit that blended a jumpsuit with a ballgown.
A billowing satin skirt ending in a bowtie design at the top was attached to her white lace jumpsuit. She accented the look with open-toed white heels and statement jewelry from Chopard. Her hair was styled in a side part and her makeup look featured smokey eyes and dark lips.
7) Cascading black gown for the Diamond Ball in 2017
For the Clara Lionel Foundation’s Diamond Ball in 2017, Rihanna chose a dramatic black gown from the renowned designer Ralph & Russo. The outfit’s design consisted of a voluminous skirt with a high mullet style at the front and a long train.
The low neck design of the gown opened up a black silk bustier. Her black skintight and strappy heels complemented the monochromatic look. She accessorized with a chunky diamond neckpiece from Chopard, with a bracelet and rings from the same brand. Her hair was styled in a wet hair look and she had smokey eyes and nude lips.
8) Lilac dress for Fenty Beauty event in 2017
Rihanna celebrated the successful launch of Fenty Beauty with a party at Harvey Nichols in London in 2017. The Rude Boy singer dazzled in a tulle A-line dress from Molly Goddard on the red carpet.
The dress exuded femininity and was complemented by strappy heels from Rene Caovilla which extended up her feet. For accessories, Riri chose Chopard jewels on her neck, wrists, and ears. She styled her hair in an upswept hairdo and opted for a nude makeup look.
9) Maxi red dress for the Valerian movie premiere in 2017
For the premiere of the Sci-Fi movie, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in London, the superstar showed up in a gorgeous red dress from Giambattista Valli that trended on the internet.
Rihanna was dressed in an off-the-shoulder red gown with a low-cut neckline and a high waist. The voluminous gown was complemented by a red jewelry set consisting of earrings, a ring, and a clutch purse. Her heels also matched the outfit’s red colorway while her bold red lips sealed off the stunning look.
Other iconic fashion moments of the superstar include her Azzedine Alaïa red gown for the 2013 Grammy Awards, her daring Adam Selman gown for the 2014 CFDA Style Icon Award in 2014 and the Guo Pei cape for the 2015 Met Gala.
