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100+ Of Rihanna's Most Jaw-Dropping Fashion Moments

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Rihanna.

She's one of the biggest stars in the world, and she plays by her own rules – including when it comes to fashion.

Dressed by every big name designer you'd care to name over the years - think Loewe, Alaïa, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Balmain and having designed herself – Rihanna cemented her status as a modern style icon a long time ago and continues to do so now. Need we mention the impact of Savage X Fenty?

Check out Rihanna's most headline-making and head-turning looks of all time, right here.

Rihanna attends the Dior Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week, January 2024

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Kicking off Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, Rihanna was seen wearing head-to-toe Dior - comprised of an oversized black puffer coat, a midi dress to match, leather gloves and a baseball cap. To accessorise, she opted for white pointed heels chocolate brown Lady Dior bag.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky out in New York City, October 2023

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Perhaps inspired by the street style looks of Victoria and David Beckham featured in the Beckham documentary, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out looking super Noughties over the weekend. While rapper Rocky looked relaxed in a louche suit, multi-hyphenate Rihanna kept it casual in a Miu Miu double denim set. The mother-of-two paired the Canadian tuxedo with Balenciaga heels, Gucci sunglasses and Schiaparelli earrings.

Rihanna in New York, October 2023

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She wore a black outfit, including a Cecile Bahnsen bomber jacket, to dine out with A$AP Rocky on the eve of his 35th birthday. Meanwhile, Rocky wore a Bottega Veneta look, including a large pink bag by the house and placed pearl hairclips over his head.

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Rihanna at the Met Gala, New York, May 2023

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She wore a custom Valentino look for the 2023 Met Gala that honoured the work of Karl Lagerfeld.

Rihanna in New York, May 2023

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She wore a Loewe ensemble with Chanel sunglasses while out and about in NYC.

Rihanna at Cinemacon, Las Vegas, April 2023

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The multi-hyphenate star wore a look by Y/Project.

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Rihanna performing at the Academy Awards, Los Angeles, March 2023

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Rihanna performed wearing Maison Margiela and a suite of De Beers jewellery.

Rihanna at the Academy Awards, Los Angeles, March 2023

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At the 2023 Academy Awards, Rihanna was nominated for her original song, ‘Lift Me Up’, written for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She wore Alaïa with Moussaieff jewellery.

Rihanna walks in Santa Monica, February 2023

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Rihanna was photographed for the first time since her 2023 Super Bowl headline performance on February 23 while dining at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica. The 34-year-old was seen outside the eatery wearing a brown fur coat, styled with a graphic white T-shirt that showed off her pregnancy bump. She paired the outfit with a pair of grey jeans with black stencil designs of the infinity symbol and peace sign on the front, black trainers and black sunglasses.

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Rihanna on stage at The Superbowl, Arizona, February 2023

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To perform, and announce her second pregnancy while doing so, Rihanna wore a bold red ensemble by Loewe and Alaïa.

Rihanna attends the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Press Conference, February 2023

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To whet her fan's appetites ahead of Sunday night's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Rihanna gave a press conference on February 9. Always serving a look the new mother stepped out in a full SS23 Alaïa runway ensemble, consisting over an oversized leather jacket, and snake print dress and heels.

Rihanna in Miami, December 2022

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During the events surrounding Art Basel, Rihanna was spotted on her way to famous eatery Carbone in South Beach for dinner with beau A$AP Rocky. The singer wore a sheer strapless black maxi dress, which revealed a short tonal bodysuit with a ruched bodice underneath.

The Fenty Beauty founder styled it with strappy heels, and accessorised with a long gold pendant chain across her body. She doubled up with a thick gold choker, too.

As for her choice of bag: a vintage Fendi Baguette in patterned brown python.

Riri didn't stop there, either. She opted for electric turquoise eye shadow, bright red nails, and a loose curly hairdo.

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Rihanna at Art Basel in Miami, Florida, December 2022

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Rihanna supported her beau A$AP Rocky as he gave a performance at Art Basel in Miami, Florida. For the occasion, she wore a dazzling two-piece, comprising a bejeweled Khaite top with similarly sparkly JW Anderson pants. She continued the glamour with a glittering embellished pouch and metallic sandals.

The pop star added square-frame sunglasses, a Briony Raymond necklace and REZA studs into the mix.

Rihanna attends the LA premiere of 'Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever', October 2022

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Rihanna went all out with her look for the Marvel Studios Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever premiere, wearing a full sequinned look by Rick Owens topped with chic opera gloves and diamond jewellery by Reza. Unique, daring and directional – just like the singer herself.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky in Los Angeles, October 2022

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Rihanna joined partner ASAP Rocky for his 34th birthday celebrations in Los Angeles, wearing a sultry all-black look for the occasion. The singer kept her outfit simple yet effective, wearing a sheer black one-shouldered dress featuring a super-high leg slit, plus black strappy heels and a diamond necklace. Rocky, meanwhile, rocked a pinstripe suit by Celine Homme, black-out sunglasses and a huge diamond ring.

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Rihanna in New York, September 2022

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It seems Rihanna's days of laying low post-pregnancy are long gone, as the singer was spotted heading to Nobu for dinner in a rather eye-catching, neon yellow Balenciaga shell suit. Rihanna completed the standout look with a glitzy red bag, matching red lip and sunglasses. Welcome back, Riri.

Rihanna attends an exhibition in London, July 2022

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Rihanna has been keeping a rather low profile since giving birth earlier this year, so we're not surprised that her latest look was an all-black one. The singer and new mother was spotted visiting the 'Mexican Geniuses' exhibition in London, and wore loose jeans, a black fringed top, statement necklace and white trainers for the occasion. Welcome back, Riri.

Rihanna in New York, January 2022

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Rihanna served yet another killer look while out in New York, in an oversized, fluffy bright orange coat, matching orange hoodie, baggy camo trousers and sparkly shoes from the Balenciaga X Gucci Hacker Project collab.

SHOP BALENCIAGA X GUCCI

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Rihanna poses in Valentine's Day lingerie look, January 2022

The singer turned up the heat ahead of Valentine's Day in a Savage X Fenty Lace’d Up Teddy in Goji Berry Red Make Me Blush body suit.

The piece features red ribbons and lace, and is styled by Rihanna in these photos, shared on Instagram, with a pair of red fishnet tights and heels.

'Valentine’s Day is for me… but you can watch,' RiRi captioned the sultry snaps.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky in Los Angeles, January 2022

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Rihanna never does things by halves, particularly when it comes to fashion. For a date night out in Los Angeles with boyfriend ASAP Rocky, Rihanna went big on the logomania trend and looked insanely cool while she was at it, sporting an oversized puffer gilet and scarf from the Gucci and Balenciaga collaboration and a pair of crystal-embellished Gucci sunglasses.

SHOP THE GUCCI & BALENCIAGA COLLAB

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