Rihanna has singlehandedly heralded a new era of maternity style, broadened the scope of inclusive brands with her Savage x Fenty line, and made history as LVMH’s first Black woman designer in 2019. Her career in fashion is worthy of every accolade, but her style is more personal. It represents the 35-year-old Barbadian musician’s ability to think for herself, and convey a message through her clothing.
She did this by pioneering the naked dress trend in Adam Selman at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, where she was recognized as fashion icon award winner. She followed up in a strategically unʙuттoned pink Chanel puffer coat to announce her first pregnancy with partner A$AP Rocky. And at the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, she reminded us that she’ll stay true to her signature brand of edgy-athleisure in a Loewe utility jumpsuit with a vinyl breastplate, positioned just above her growing belly to subtly confirm baby number two. While she works with renowned stylist Jahleel Weaver to dream up many of her outfits, there is no denying Rihanna’s input as both a collaborator and artist. Other gigs throughout her past — she was named creative director of Puma in 2014; fronted campaigns for Armani, Balmain, and Dior; and developed collections with Manolo Blahnik, Chopard, and Amina Muaddi — endorse her longstanding status as a trendsetter.
Following the star’s performance of “Lift Me Up” at the 2023 Oscars, where she wore a Maison Margiela by John Galliano look dripping in crystals, she changed into a seafoam-green Bottega Veneta ensemble backstage that went under the radar. While others scurried to the Vanity Fair red carpet, Rihanna showed off her notable coordination with A$AP Rocky as he cradled her bump, complementing her color palette in a ʙuттercream tuxedo that only further highlighted yet another one of Rihanna’s style visions come to life. And she stepped out at CinemaCon wearing a Y/Project denim dress with a slit all the way up to her belly.
Ahead, scroll through time and count down Rihanna’s best fashion moments to date.
Rihanna at the 2023 Oscars
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Wearing an Alaïa dress with Moussaieff Jewellers earrings and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
Rihanna Performing “Lift Me Up” at the 2023 Oscars
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Wearing a Maison Margiela by John Galliano outfit with De Beers jewelry.
Rihanna Backstage at the 2023 Oscars
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Wearing a Bottega Veneta look with Area x Sergio Rossi strappy sandals and a Briony Raymond anklet.
Rihanna Performing at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
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Wearing a Loewe utility jumpsuit with MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon sneakers, earrings from Messika, and a timepiece from Jacob & Co.
Rihanna at the 2022 “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever” Premiere
Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty Event in LA, 2022
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Wearing an Attico set with Chopard earrings, a Verdura bracelet, and Manolo Blahnik sandals.
Rihanna at the Fall 2022 Gucci Show During Milan Fashion Week
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Wearing a Gucci look with a Briony Raymond cross-pendant necklace and Amina Muaddi shoes.
Rihanna at a Gucci Afterparty During Milan Fashion Week, 2022
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Wearing a vintage Gucci dress, Lang Antique necklaces, and a Gucci bag.
Rihanna Celebrating Fenty Beauty at Ulta in LA, 2022
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Wearing a Coperni top and sequined maxi skirt with a diamond Messika bodychain and Repossi hoops.
Rihanna at a Fenty Event in Bergdorf Goodman, 2020
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Wearing Fenty.
Rihanna at Kappo Masa in NYC, 2019
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Wearing a beige oversize blazer over a champagne slip skirt.
Rihanna in Seoul, 2019
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Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty Anniversary Event in Australia, 2018
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Wearing an Atelier Versace minidress with Christian Louboutin shoes and a Mark Cross bag.
Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty Event at Sephora in Brooklyn, 2018
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Wearing Calvin Klein.
Rihanna at the 2018 Diamond Ball in NYC
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Wearing an Alexis Mabille jumpsuit with Chopard jewelry.
Rihanna at the 2018 “Oceans 8” UK Premiere
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Wearing a Poiret dress with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, a Christian Louboutin clutch, Konstantino earrings, and rings from Eleuteri and Harry Kotlar.
Rihanna at the 2018 Met Gala
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Wearing Margiela with Christian Louboutin heels.
Rihanna at the 2017 Grammys
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Wearing an orange Armani Privé crop top complete with a full, ruffled skirt in moody black.
Rihanna at the Spring 2017 Dior Show During Paris Fashion Week
Rihanna in NYC, 2017
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Wearing Fenty x Puma.
Rihanna in NYC, 2017
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Wearing Tom Ford.
Rihanna in NYC, 2017
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Wearing an oversize Gucci waist bag.
Rihanna in NYC, 2017
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Wearing Y/Project.
Rihanna in NYC, 2017
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Wearing a Prada look and Gucci sunglᴀsses.
Rihanna at the 2016 FN Achievement Awards
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Wearing Vetements x Juicy Couture.
Rihanna at the 2016 MTV VMAs
Rihanna at Club Up and Down in NYC, 2016
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Wearing a sheer green fringe and beaded look for the MTV VMAs afterparty.
Rihanna at a Lakers Game, 2016
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Wearing a Dior anorak, Citizens of Humanity jeans, and Dior bag.
Rihanna in NYC, 2016
Rihanna in NYC, 2016
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Wearing a Versace dress and Stella McCartney platforms.
Rihanna in NYC, 2016
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Wearing an Adam Selman dress and Stella McCartney platforms.
Rihanna in NYC, 2016
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Wearing a Ralph Lauren robe and slides.
Rihanna at The New York Edition, 2015
Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala
Rihanna in NYC, 2015
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Wearing a Raf Simons graffiti trench coat.
Rihanna in NYC, 2015
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Wearing Fleamadonna pajamas and a Fenty necklace.
Rihanna at “Good Morning America,” 2015
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Wearing Pascal Millet.
Rihanna in NYC, 2015
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Wearing a Hyein Seo T-shirt, Le Specs sunglᴀsses, and Prada boots.
Rihanna in NYC, 2015
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Wearing a Marni dress, Versace choker, Fenty necklace, and Chanel loafers.
Rihanna in New York City, 2015
Rihanna at the Fall 2014 Chanel Show During Paris Fashion Week
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Wearing Chanel.
Rihanna at the 2014 amfAR Gala
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Wearing a Tom Ford dress with nipple pasties.
Rihanna at LAX, 2014
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Wearing a DKNY sweatshirt dress.
Rihanna at the 2014 CFDA Awards
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Wearing a sheer Adam Selman dress covered in 230,000 Swarovski crystals.
Rihanna in London, 2013
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Wearing Adidas Originals x Opening Ceremony.
Rihanna in NYC, 2013
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Wearing Balmain.
Rihanna at the Fall 2013 Chanel Haute Couture Show
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