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Rihanna Keeps It 100 In 100 Mind-Blowing Style Moments

Rihanna is everywhere we look these days. Is she going to be touring with Kanye? Is her album about to drop? Is she dating Leo DiCaprio? The one thing we do know is Rih-Rih knows how to rock a red carpet. Here are 100 of Rihanna's boldest, loudest and outright most provocative looks. 
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Snow White
Before taking home a Grammy this night, Rihanna first stunned in in this Elie Saab Couture gown. From the plush sculpted shoulders, to the intricate draping, to the Victorian styled collar, we fell in love with this beauty all over again.
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Couture Chic

For the American Music Awards, Rihanna brings out the big guns. This singer stunned in a couture beaded bra and skirt. Talk about an ensemble to remember!

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Sleek Style
Rihanna was spotted in this sleek style, giving major leg! This rich green Stella McCartney gown was one of her most memorable looks to date.
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Fearless Fashion

This daredevil made more than a statement. She let the world know that she is a fashion icon in this Swarovski crystal, embellished Adam Selman designed gown. This gasp-worthy frock was only made for the fearless.

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Rock-Star Rebel

Hey baby, she’s a rockstar! She has told us time and time again and after this ensemble, we can’t help but to agree with her.

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White Hot
This gorgeous Barbadian beauty has us falling head over heels for her in this steamy number.  Knowing fully well that no one else can pull this off, Rihanna sets the record straight in this white, sheer beaded number.
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Jumpsuit Bold
Unconventionally stylish, Rihanna made her mark in the world of fashion with an iconic statement pieces like this deep hued jumpsuit.
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Goth But Gorgeous

Goth but gorgeous, this singer tried her hand at an all-black laced and leather ensemble.To continue her rocked-out look, the singer added several long silver chains!

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Croc Frock

 We can always count on RiRi to kill the red carpet in something sexy. The beauty took the red carpet in an exotic Tom Ford croc frock that featured a plunging back. 

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Yellow Frock

Tone down for what?! Keeping with her playful rockstar behavior, the singer played dress-up in this yellow designer gown that had us stylish shocked and pleased. 

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Green Goddess

Rihanna was onto something in this green Gucci masterpiece.  She drew everyone’s attention instantly and we can’t say that we were surprised. 

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Luxe Tuxedo
This is just one of many fierce statements RiRi has made at the Met Costume Gala, but how could we ever forget this bold tuxedo choice? From the shoulders to the bow-tie, this diva outdid herself.
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Goddess
Back out! This Goddess rocked an awesome white wrapped gown, with a deep cut-out back that is to die for.
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Blue To Remember

Rihanna’s career was taking off and so was her style. Here Rihanna rocks a blazing blue-hued cocktail dress that is truly unforgettable.

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Black Beauty

Sexy, stunning, and bold! Rihanna strutted down the GRAMMY red carpet in an Armani gown that was surely the best dress of the night

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Sparkling Sequins

Sparkling bright and as beautiful as ever, Rihanna took to the stage for “The Concert For Valor’ at The National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Stunning Strapless

A night to remember, indeed. The starlet looked utterly stunning in a multi-hued gown for pre-award-show festivities.

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Risque Business
How could we ever forget this dress? It is nearly impossible. Rihanna floated in this Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture gown for a Grammy night that will go down in history.
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Blue Up

Masculine chic at its best! Rihanna showed up at the Westfield Stratford City in London in an oversized Raf Simons coat with a striped Acne menswear-ensemble.

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Bright Whites, Flashing Lights
Gorgeous as always! This beauty bombshell slayed in a white and gold frock for the NRJ music awards in Cannes, France.
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A Rush Of Red

Rihanna came red carpet ready as she posed in a Christian Dior ensemble that left our mouths wide open with envy. 

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Structured Perfection
White structured perfection! This vocalist wowed at the 2009 Women of the Year hosted by Glamour Magazine.
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Thigh High
The runway is hers! Rihanna did her usual strut in a pair of black lace gloves, pearl glasses and a dress with a thigh-high split.
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Sheer Style
Paris has always been this gal’s style stomping ground. Here, Rihanna served up ferocious fashion in a sheer number at the Gareth Pugh Pret a Porter show.
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Trained Us Well
Rihanna trained us well! This darling arrived for the 2010 European Music Awards in Madrid, Spain wearing a sheer on sheer frock that has a train that left us speechless.
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Bustier Babe
The lights! The action! Looking fierce, Rihanna rocked a sheer bustier with a structured shoulder blazer and pair of black harem trousers.
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Spiked Out In Red
This island gal keeps a futuristic look no matter what. On the night of her “Rated R” release party, Rihanna went with red with a ton of spikes.
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Bold Laced Shoulder
In a one-shoulder laced gown and strappy sandals, this vocalist hit the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala at The MET with ease.
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Making A Scene

Rihanna made a scene in this bright hued ensemble. The feathery top coupled with the suited trousers captured the eye of everyone in her way.

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Go Hard Or Go Home
She goes hard! Rihanna killed the stage at the 2009 American Music Awards in this white bandaged, bold shoulder jumpsuit.
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Whats Her Name?
Oh na na! What’s her name? Rihanna played it up on the set of her video, “Whats My Name?,” in a striped blazer and colorful shorts.
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Denim On Denim
Denim on denim never looked so good! Rihanna kept it simple up top in a cropped white T-shirt and playful down below with her denim.
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Blush Pink
Rihanna’s pumps were perfect again, as well as this blush ensemble she catwalked in at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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Artisticly Sheer
Rihanna makes another red carpet moment at the 2010 Pre-GRAMMY Gala & Salute To Industry Icons.
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Bold Shoulder Jumper
Festively ready, Rihanna pleased the crowd in a day-to-night decorative Dolce & Gabbana jumper.
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Stella Sharp

At the Battleship Australian premiere in Sydney, Rihanna looked sharp! With little effort, she brings to life this modest Stella McCartney jumpsuit.  

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Baby Doll

With legs for days, Rihanna flaunts a mini baby-doll dress and a pair of mary-janes with a little sugar, a ton of spice and style that was oh-so nice.

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Beautiful in Burberry

Beautiful in Burberry, Rihanna wore an uber sleek jumpsuit with a tiered spike necklace that made one heck of a statement

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Fashion Killa
Is there a look that this fashionista can not pull off? Rih got away with fashion murder in a tailored blazer, black t-shirt, plush skirt and socks with heels.
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Naughty But Nice
Rihanna altered an innocent white dress into a naughty style by simply adding a pair of edgy garter hoses and fierce pointed pumps.
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Army Silk
Wrapped to perfection, Rihanna pulled of an army green silk Alexander Wang frock with black heeled stilettos.
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London Town
Rihanna touched down in London Town in a psychedelic tuxedo blazer by British designer Stella McCartney. She paired the jacket with Barton Perreira Kevin sunglasses and her favorite ankle strap sandals by Manolo Blahnik.
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Casually Chic
Casual chic is the norm as Rihanna walks down the streets of New York City.
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Flower Child
Flower child, beautiful child, we are in your zone RiRi. The beauty is seen leaving her hotel in New York in a pair of floral printed shorts.
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Street Style Fierce
On the carpet or off, Rihanna’s style is on point and always fierce. The darling effortlessly styled a flirty all-black midriff set with a cool white button-up on top.
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Party Time
Leaving her hotel for a night on the town, Rihanna kept it simple, well, at least for her, in a flirty black skirt, killer heels and a logo t-shirt.
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Sexy Golden
While attending the 2012 Britt Awards in London, Rihanna struck again in a sexy golden gown that plunged in the front and stunned in the back.
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Coachella Chic
Call it crazy but we are still in love with Rihanna’s party outfit from the Coachella Music Festival?
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Hunger Games

Leaving her favorite restaurant, Rihanna managed to keeps it casually chic. 

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White House & Black Market

White on top, black on the bottom and gold hoops to jump through.  Even when this darling is not trying to make a statement, she always does!

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Bed Beauty

She woke up like this!  RiRi is giving us this “rolled out of the bed” look for days and we must say we approve!

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Staple Red
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Golden Girl

Rihanna turned heads in a modern golden dress, while shooting for a Barbados tourism campaign on the east coast of the Caribbean Island.

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Stage Ready

Talk about a stage presence! Rihanna got all dolled up in a leopard bra and white ensemble before she hit the stage.

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Golden Choker
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Stunning Sandals

The term “gladiator sandals” just got a whole new meaning. Rihanna showed out in a pair of nude gladiator like sandals and paired it with a digital printed top.

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Wow, Just Wow

The princess has arrived! While leaving her hotel, Rihanna was spotted flaunting a pair of stylishly insane black and white, jeweled encrusted boots.

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All White Everything

Looking white hot! While attending the opening of a brand new M.A.C cosmetics store in Hong Kong, Rihanna simply slayed in a Versace top and pencil skirt.

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White Up

Rihanna stepped out in New York City in a laid back white ensemble, black cap and gold jewelry.

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Meshed Goddess

Rihanna clearly isn’t afraid of anything, especially not a transparent look! The Barbadian beauty rocked an Adam Selman meshed short set with Balenciaga sneakers and a pair of Prada sunglasses, which definitely took this look to the next level.

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100 Rihanna

Rihanna was spotted leaving a VMA after-party although she clearly looked fabulous!

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Black Bombshell

Paired with her Manolo heels, Rihanna stormed the night in a sexy River Island dress for the launch of her clothing collection.

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Rock-Star

She’s a rock star! Rihanna photobombed photographers in a River Island bomber jacket that has left a long impression on us.

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Dripping in Dior

Dripping in Dior never looked so fab! Rihanna prepped with last-minute touches before she slayed the red carpet.

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Powder Poised

This Barbadian beauty looks ready for spring in her powder blue ensemble while shopping it up in Soho.

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Baby Doll Style

RiRi dolled it up in a Lolita-esque swing dress with an Anna Khouri ear cuff and laced-up leather pumps for a runway show.

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Lady In Red

The lady in red has arrived! While partying it up for Fashion Week, Rihanna was spotted in an all-red jumpsuit that was utterly fabulous.

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Rose Are Red

At the 2011 BRIT Awards, Rihanna rocked a rosed embellished frock that of course matched her red locks!

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Sexy Statement

Hot mama! This fashionista posed in an Adam Selman meshed outfit that definitely had the blogs talking.

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Suit Up

Rihanna attended the British Fashion Awards in a black suited jacket, that only she could pull off this well.

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Golden Life

During the 56th annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala , the vocalist awed everyone in a yellow silked frock.

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Opt Out For White Out

Stella McCartney remains a favorite for RiRi. The singer lived it up in a cropped white set that was the talk of the town, blogs and mags for months after the red carpet event.

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Head Turner

Rihanna turned heads arriving to the 2014 MTV Movie Awards in a night-wear like gown.

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Utter Perfection

When we least expected it, Rihanna pulled out all the right moves in this silk, printed design.

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White Rush

After spending 13 hours shooting her “W” magazine cover and spread, Rihanna still killed it in a white ensemble paired with a pair of sleek chucks.

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Black At It

Fearless fringe! This vocalist proved that she is front-row ready in a black suit with fringe draping and a pair of simple Manolo heels.

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Fancy Chic

Looking fab comes easy for this singer. Rihanna took the red carpet in a major cropped black top, skirt set.

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Way Way Up

While attending YEEZY SEASON Rihanna made quite the impression in a denim design.

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Rihanna

Real Name: Robyn Rihanna Fenty

The Bad Gal’s government name just doesn’t have the same ring. 

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Hot Sizzling Pink

MTV history! Rihanna made a long-lasting impression in this sizzling hot pink, fitted yet flared gown.

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Lacy All Over

Looking so innocent, RiRi kept it nude from head to toe in a strapless tiered A-line cocktail dress and matched it well with chic gloves.

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Raving In Red

Red hot and totally on fire, Rihanna attends the Grammys in a sleek layered laced number that had us seeing red for days.

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Chanel Chic

Who knew that a cardigan could be so risqué? Rihanna flaunted an unbuttoned, ankle length cardigan, and paired it with pearls on top of pearls.

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Statement Heels

Rihanna appeared on BET’s ‘106 & Park’ wearing a black short suit set. However, all of the attention went to her stunning black and white gladiator-like heeled sandals.

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Lilac Love

Rihanna attended the Chanel show in Chanel, of course. This lilac ensemble matched and wowed from head to toe.

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Simple Yet Stunning

Rihanna took a plunge in this Althuzarra ensemble and looked simply fab. 

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Red Hot
Looking devilishly red hot in this ensemble, Rihanna wows in a sheer laced ensemble that matched her hair.
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Suited White
There’s something so uber chic about a crisp white pantsuit. This number was the easily the ultimate ensemble during Fashion Week!
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Plaid-Like Perfection
Rihanna rocked a lovely plaid-like frock, with a long caped train to top off the look.
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Denim Daring
Never boring and always innovative, Rihanna was spotted out and about wearing an Isabel Marant denim shirt with classic Vans.
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Hot Red
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G4 Life

Sporting a casual get-up from her River Island Fall 2013 collection, Rihanna took the streets to sport her G4Life ensemble.

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Leather Love

Flaunting Balmain leather everything, with a pair of nude sandals, Rihanna dashed out of her party in Paris with stylish ease.

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Party Attire

Rihanna went out to party in NYC in a black silk number that flaunts a leg-defining split. 

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Pink-Ish

From the runway to the streets, Rihanna was spotted leaving a restaurant in NYC wrapped in a hot pink frock.

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White Chic

Rihanna attends the Edun runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Skylight Modern in New York City.

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Head to Toe Leather

Head-to-toe leather never looked so good! To amp up the look, Rihanna went with sky-high black strapped stilettos.

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Posing in Zac Posen

Rihanna was definitely the belle of the ball, as she hosted the Diamond Ball in this Zac Posen frock.

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Pink Me Back Together

Rihanna attended The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards in this memorable pink gown before performing onstage her hit single “4, 5 Seconds.”

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