The 27 Best Rihanna Fashion Moments That Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Although music is Rihanna’s main claim to fame, the Grammy Award winner has a significant influence on style and attractiveness. Her makeup line, Fenty Beauty, and inclusive lingerie line, Savage x Fenty, are all huge successes. She has also dabbled in skincare with Fenty Skin and even collaborated with LVMH to establish Fenty, making her the first Black woman to launch an original luxury brand with the conglomerate. Although RiRi’s commercial endeavors have solidified her status as a fashion icon, her red carpet appearances and street style continue to draw attention. We tried, but it’s impossible to include all of the star’s classic ensembles in one article—from her Met Gala moments to her distinctive take on pregnant fashion.

1. Met Gala(2023)

In 2023, Rihanna dazzled at the Met Gala once more, this time donning a couture Valentino gown that billowed in white.

2. Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show(2023)

Rihanna stunned the crowd at Super Bowl LVII wearing a custom three-piece Loewe ensemble, an enormous custom Alaïa coat, and red Maison Margiela x Salomon sneakers (along with some incredible red lipstick from Fenty Beauty). According to her representative, the singer’s all-red outfit served as a subtle pregnancy announcement, as she revealed a glimpse of her growing baby bulge through her unbuttoned flight suit.

3. ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Premiere(2022)

RiRi never backs down from a daring red carpet moment. She wore a sequined Rick Owens gown, beige opera gloves, and pointed-toe Giuseppe Zanotti heels to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere.

4. Dior Fall/Winter 2022 Show (2022)

The actress opted for a more edgy look at Dior’s fall/winter 2022 runway show, donning a sheer dress from the upscale brand over a lace Savage x Fenty bra and underwear set. Wearing a black leather coat, black boots that reached her knees, and multiple Chrome Hearts necklaces, she embraced the gothic style.

5. Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin Event (2022)

In 2022, Rihanna celebrated Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin while sporting a metallic fringe costume from The Attico, demonstrating her continued mastery of maternity style. She accessorized her lime green halter top and purple ombre slacks with gold body jewelry, Manolo Blahnik heels, and Chopard earrings.

6. Gucci Fall/Winter 2022 Show (2022)

During the Gucci Fall/Winter 2022 show at Milan Fashion Week, Rihanna wore an Italian-made purple faux fur coat, black leggings with a dragon motif, and a black latex crop top. But the focal point was her striking metallic headdress.

7. Fenty Beauty Ulta Launch (2022)

Rihanna dazzled in a glitter maxi skirt and custom Coperni silver crop top to celebrate the debut of Fenty Beauty at Ulta. She decorated her baby bulge with a belly chain from Messika that was embellished with diamonds, keeping up her creative pregnancy style.

8. Savage X Fenty Vol. 3 Show (2021)

Rihanna truly shone like a diamond at the Savage x Fenty Vol. 3 event, donning a yellow halter dress and sweatshirt set adorned with rhinestones from Bottega Veneta. The artist and businesswoman accessorized with champagne-colored Amina Muaddi pumps.

9. Barbados Presidential Inauguration Ceremony (2021)

Attending the first presidential inauguration ceremony in her home country of Barbados in November 2021, Rihanna was designated the nation’s National Hero. She donned a silky orange, one-shoulder Bottega Veneta gown to the event.

10. Fashion Awards (2019)

Although Rihanna generally sticks to edgier looks, her mint green outfit at the 2019 Fashion Awards in London made her look like a contemporary Cinderella. She won the Urban Luxe award by accessorizing the satin minidress—which she wore from her own high-end line, Fenty—with matching gloves, a sheer wrap, and a sparkly necklace.

11. Diamond Ball (2019)

At her fifth annual Diamond Ball, Rihanna, who never fails to turn attention, looked stunning in a black Givenchy couture gown featuring a drop waist, voluminous white skirt, and turtleneck.

12. Fenty Beauty Artistry Talk (2019)

Wearing a white Fenty pantsuit, RiRi exuded confidence as she attended a Fenty Beauty talk in Seoul, South Korea. Her style was made to seem casually stylish and trendy by the large silhouette.

13. Met Gala (2018)

The “Heavenly Bodies” theme for the 2018 Met Gala examined the connection between fashion and Catholicism, and Rihanna delivered just that. She wore a beaded cardinal’s cap, a diamond-encrusted crucifix necklace, and an embroidered mini dress and coat combo by Maison Margiela to the event, which she co-chaired.

14. Diamond Ball (2018)

At the Clara Lionel Foundation’s 4th Annual Diamond Ball, Rihanna wore a lace Alexis Mabille catsuit with a full overskirt and Chopard jewels to look stunning.

15. Fenty Beauty Anniversary Event (2018)

Nobody is not fond of a snakeskin moment? Versace provided Rihanna with a unique faux python short dress and matching bucket hat for Fenty Beauty’s 2018 anniversary event in Sydney, Australia.

16. Met Gala (2017)

If you didn’t already know, Rihanna is always aware of the expectations when it comes to the Met Gala. At the 2017 Met Gala honoring Rei Kawakubo, she donned a cutting-edge Comme des Garçons item from the company’s autumn 2016 lineup.

17. New York City Street Style (2016)

Rihanna’s style is very alluring, especially when she looks like this. The singer was photographed out and about in New York City wearing this heart-shaped Saint Laurent coat, accessorized with denim cutoffs, a baseball cap, and lace-up heels, during one of her most famous fashion moments.

18. Met Gala (2015)

Ignore all of the omelette memes that ensued: Rihanna looked amazing in her 2015 Met Gala attire. The diva, as befitting any over-the-top ensemble she’s wearing, wore a Guo Pei couture gown that nearly filled the Met Steps, fitting the “China: Through the Looking Glass” theme.

19. Grammy Awards (2015)

At the 2015 Grammy Awards, Rihanna looked stunning in pink, strutting the red carpet in a couture Giambattista Valli gown that was all tulle. Her simple updo highlighted her diamond cluster earrings, the only piece of jewelry she wore to go with this bold look.

20. iHeartRadio Music Awards (2014)

We will never forget the punk-rock ensemble that Rihanna provided us at the 2014 iHeart Radio Music Awards. Givenchy’s autumn 2008 couture show inspired the ’90s outfit, which she accessorized with an enormous leather jacket and an abundance of accessories.

21. CFDA Fashion Awards (2014)

At the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, Rihanna stunned in a sheer Adam Selman gown adorned with Swarovski crystals, complete with matching hair scarf and gloves. It was one of her most iconic outfits to date. The glitzy look, which included a fur cover, was perfect for the Fashion Icon Award winner of that year.

22. Grammy Awards (2013)

Fittingly, the performer wore a red Alaïa gown to walk the red carpet for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. The seamless sophistication of this ensemble is what red carpet dreams are made of, even though it was more subdued than any of her subsequent fashion moments.

23. Grammy Awards (2011)

Wearing this tulle-and-sheer striped outfit from Jean Paul Gaultier, Rihanna attended the 2011 Grammy Awards in what is arguably one of the most iconic fashion moments in Grammy history. The end effect was a gorgeous harmony of glitz and pleasure.

24. American Music Awards (2009)

When Rihanna appeared at the American Music Awards in her structured black and white gown with rose cutouts, it was evident that she was still very much in the spotlight during her Rated R period. The bold declaration served as a premonition of all the great style to come.

25. BET Awards (2008)

In yet another classic Giambattista Valli moment, Rihanna dazzled in this bright yellow tulle gown for the 2008 BET Awards, putting a contemporary spin on glamour. A plain silver pendant finished the ensemble.

26. Teen People Listening Lounge (2005)

In 2005, Rihanna, at 17 years old, embodied Y2K to the fullest, dressing like no other in low-rise jeans. She accessorized the denim here with a gold body ring and a tie-dye crop top.

27. Z100 Jingle Ball (2005)

We had another memorable low-rise moment from Rihanna at the 2005 Z100 Jingle Ball. She embraced the current trend of wearing panties as accessories and completed the ensemble with a sporty patchwork cropped tank.