When it comes to fashion, Rihanna is in a league of her own. Even in some of her relaxed fits, she always gives fans inspiration for their closets. Her style is one to be studied and has made its way into pop culture. Below, I rank some of the beauty mogul’s best looks throughout the years. Here’s the 10 best Rihanna looks of all time.
The Best Rihanna Looks Of All Time
1. The Custom Red Loewe Jumpsuit at the 2023 SuperBowl
rihanna wearing a loewe jumpsuit and bustier during her super bowl halftime performance pic.twitter.com/2yMWh4pfMS
— Hunter (@highendhomo) February 13, 2023
While fans were excited that the superstar performed at the Superbowl, others were taken aback by her outfit. In addition to the jumpsuit, Rihanna is seen sporting a leather bustier that is molded to her body. What makes this outfit special is that it was “designed to build volume in step with the dynamic scenography of the show,” the brand states. The look screamed red with a 19-karat ruby and diamond ring and diamond earrings.
2. The Sheer Adam Selman Gown at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards
rihanna’s see-through dress made of swarovski crystals to accept her fashion icon award at the 2014 CFDA awards pic.twitter.com/SoXau2NCdS
—(@saintdoII) June 15, 2022
Covered completely in more than 216,000 Swarovski crystals, the naked dress cemented the singer’s place in fashion forever. Rihanna opted to wear a matched headwrap with the dress as well as a bedazzled thong. This was the outfit the star wore as she got her Fashion Icon award and said the now iconic line, “She can beat me, but she cannot beat my outfit.”
3. The 2018 Met Gala Outfit
Rihanna wearing Maison Margiela for the Met Gala in 2018 pic.twitter.com/bK5Ra97Qde
— Hunter (@highendhomo) August 19, 2021
The rhinestone-encrusted minidress paired with a matching coat and hat perfectly encapsulated the theme of the 2018 Met Gala (Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination). Made by John Galliano for Maison Margiela, the hat is supposed to represent a papal mitre, which is a head-dress for bishops for ceremonies.
4. The 2015 Ornate Gold Couture Gown
“I remember being so scared to get out of that car because I felt like, ‘I’m doing too much.’ Oh my god, like, I’m a clown.” – Rihanna on her 2015 MET Gala look. pic.twitter.com/WUfWTICInE
— 𝖌𝖆𝖇 (@gabgonebad) May 5, 2024
For the 2015 Met Gala, Rihanna made history with a gold couture gown with a fur trim that she found online. The outfit took Gui Pei, a Chinese designer two years to create as the dress was sewn by hand. The gown went hand in hand with that year’s theme of “China: Through the Looking Glass” as there were 50 pounds of embroidery and a 16-foot-long train. This dress changed the Gala’s reputation forever.
5. The 2021 Balenciaga Coat Dress
Rihanna wearing Balenciaga to the #MetGala https://t.co/YqDOxUEIlS
— IAMFASHION (@IAMFASHlON) September 14, 2021
The oversized sculptural coat dress features a high collar and flared hem created by Balenciaga. In true Rihanna fashion, she paired the look with a matching hat from Stephen Jones Millinery. The outfit was complemented by 267 carats of Bvlgari jewelry. This gala was when the superstar marked her red carpet debut with A$AP Rocky.
6. The Mint Green Dress at the 2019 Fashion Awards Ceremony
My 2019 Fashion Awards Top Three: Rihanna in Fenty, Tracee in Loewe, Adut in Valentino. pic.twitter.com/3ldnp7SDb9
— Alyssa Vingan (@alyssavingan) December 2, 2019
The Mint green tube dress was from the star’s Fenty collection, paired with a matching shawl and sheer gloves. It was at the 2019 Fashion Awards Ceremony where Rihanna was presented with the Urban Luxe Fashion Award.
7. The White Valentino Dress at the 2023 Met Gala
A closer look at Rihanna’s dress #MetGala pic.twitter.com/VtHnTjghi2
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) May 2, 2023
The dress had a long train and a hooded cape covered in 30 silk faille camellias, 500 petals, and 35 leaves. The star’s outfit was matched with fingerless gloves and her signature cat-eye sunglasses with high false eyelashes.
8. The Leather Outfit for the Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 2 show in October 2020
Lewks on Savage lewks on the #SAVAGEXFENTYSHOW VOL. 2 red carpet #SavageNotSorry @rihanna pic.twitter.com/zO8RPprPkr
— Savage X Fenty by Rihanna (@SavageXFenty) October 14, 2020
Rihanna took over the stage in this leather blazer, lacy bra, and fishnet ensemble. To set it off, the singer opted for a diamond-encrusted Chrome Hearts belt, multiple blinged crosses, and long black gloves.
9. The Commes des Garçons dress for the 2017 Met Gala
.@Rihanna discusses her incredible #MetGala look–and how long it took to get into her shoes. More from the night: https://t.co/6eD4Lplath pic.twitter.com/xMqGxHJbDk
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) May 2, 2017
The multicolored outfit matched perfectly with the Gala’s theme “Rei Kawakubo/Commes des Garçons.” Picked from the brand’s 2016 runway collection, the dress is a 3D piece paired with laced-up Dsqaured2 sandals.
10. The Rick Owens Dress at the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Premiere
Rihanna @ the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” premiere wearing Rick Owens FW22 pic.twitter.com/FdQkR1E3SM
— Fashion Faguette. (@fashionfaguette) October 27, 2022
Rocking an olive green Rick Owens dress, Rihanna did not disappoint fans at the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Premiere. The dress itself has a fitted bodice and structural detailing at the skirt paired with Rihanna’s staple arm-length gloves. The star paired the look with olive green heels to finish the look.
No matter what Rihanna is wearing, she is a trendsetter. With decades under her belt, she has become a fashion icon inspiring millions around the world with her timeless style.
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