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Style File: Rihanna's Wild Style

Celebrating Rihanna's new bold MAC Viva Glam collection with a few of her bold fashion moments.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Living Out Loud

Rihanna’s a global girl and she’s wearing it loud and proud in a flag printed Kokon To Zai oversized T-shirt and drop crotch trousers, a Vivienne Westwood clutch and lugged sole boots while hitting the streets of London.

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Checked Out

Black and white biker-chic is the look of the day for Rih Rih who’s London look appropriately channels David Bowie, complete with a mullet cut for added edge.

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Word Play

Is she ever one to hold her tongue? The singer stirs up controversy in a cropped top by Manchester with tough leather trousers by Rag & Bone, her own Rihanna for River Island sandals and her hat to the back.

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When In Rome

Rihanna takes to the streets in whatever she pleases, this time it’s a Roman-inspired look disguised in a another backwards cap, Chanel shades and necklace and Rihanna for River Island cut-out boots.

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Gone Gaudy

Rihanna makes history as the youngest artist (and sexiest we might add) to headline Stade De France in gold embroidered hot pants, leather bra top to rival Madonna’s and thigh-scraping lace-up boots.

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Gladiator Glam

The singer’s always ready for battle and these killer Tom Ford gladiator sandals paired with colorful Mary Kantrantzou top and short shorts proves our point.

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Net Value
At BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend, “Bad Gal Rih Rih” fires up the crowd in fishnet shorts and cut-offs with gaudy gold shades.
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Wild Ride

At Carnival is where the Barbado-native lets loose, this year in a cut-out bikini with sparkling sequins covering her girly parts.

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Red Hot
Last year at Kadooment Carnival Parade, the singer bared it all in a bejeweled bikini and fishnets for a bit of frisky fun.
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Cat Woman

The singer can be unapologetically catty and here she wears it proudly.

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Locked Down
The hair chameleon threw us a wild card when she sported faux locks to match an edgy black ensemble on American Idol.
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Peek-A-Boo

At the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show the singer naturally chose a sexy lingerie look for the stage in a girly pink see-through nighty with a white panty and bra set.

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Legs Out
A typical dinner date outfit wouldn’t be complete without a little sugar and spice. A Topshop virgin-white dress, raunchy braced suspender tights and patent leather Christian Louboutin “Crosspiga” pumps to sweeten the deal.
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Street Life

This rebel rouser keeps it street in a bandana tied around her head, Ray Bans and oversized Adidas jersey paying homage to 90s hip-hop style.

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Flash Mob

A sighting of Rihanna in New York City wearing a top exposing her goods to the paparazzi proves the singer’s no holds barred approach to fashion.

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The HIgh Life

The Bajan beauty is no stranger to revealing what her recreational activities are. By the looks of her leaf print tank top we definitely know her stance on legalizing marijuana.

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Wild Thang

After performing at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in leather high-waist shorts, a sheer black top and combat boots, Rihanna pushes her look over the edge in a cheetah print coat.

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Wild Thang

After performing at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in leather high-waist shorts, a sheer black top and combat boots, Rihanna pushes her look over the edge in a cheetah print coat.

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Walk That Walk

The good girl goes bad leaving her UK hotel in spiked denim shorts and thigh-high Louboutin’s, topped interestingly with a men’s cap.

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Casual Cool

Rihanna has been spotted throughout the streets of London wearing what she pleases. Here she heads to a recording studio in a shredded shirt and relaxed jeans offset by chic accessories — a leather visor, over-sized sunnies, Prada briefcase and cool Commes des Garçons Play Converse sneakers.

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London Underground

In London underground fashion, Rihanna was spotted exiting her hotel in a plaid leather bomber, short shorts, garters and Doc Marten Creepers.

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Disheveled Diva

On stage at the Brit Awards, Rihanna adds splattered paint to her intentionally disheveled style. We do love the throwback construction Timberlands!

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Line Stepping

Rihanna’s wild Jonathan Aston ‘Casino’ tights steal the show in this denim look. Wear if you dare!

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Cleopatra Coming At Ya

The pop star leaves her London hotel in a unique combo — a Topshop Cleopatra print sweatshirt, Kitten Noir sunglasses by Anne-Karin Karlsson, and Giuseppe Zanotti pumps.

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Cut-Off Queen

At Novikov in Mayfair Central London, Rihanna rocks her infamous cut-off shorts with a mens-style blazer. Tip: Get the look by simply cutting an old pair or light-washed jeans and tossing them in the washer afterwards. It loosens up the threads for a more worn effect.

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Rich Girl

Rihanna follows her own rules on the way to the BRIT Awards. She rocks a Rich hooded dress and cobalt blue Jimmy Choo’s with ankle socks.

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Blonde Moment

Rihanna’s out to prove blondes do have more fun. She’s all smiles in studded and ripped denim shorts, Stella McCartney sweater and racy thigh-high leather Louboutin’s.

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Dance Hall Diva

Giving us Dance Hall Queen vibes, Rihanna steps out in a sheer leotard, ripped jeans and Chanel cap. Tip: Want to get the look without going so bold? Top it with a chic black tailored blazer.

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Rude Girl

Rihanna goes British “Rude Girl,” sporting torn thigh-high stockings with a garter belt and spotted Dr. Marten Creepers with her denim skirt on the set of the “We Found Love” video.

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Patriotic Duty

Rihanna taps into her patriotic side in American flag denim shorts, garter-printed tights and a wild fur.

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Bad Girl

At the late King of Pop’s Cirque Du Soleil premiere Rihanna shows who’s bad in a full-on leather outfit.

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Bright Boots

Rihanna gets risqué in Madrid in a barely there stage ensemble and fluorescent Max Kibardin ankle booties.

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Hide an Go Seek

On FOX’s The X Factor, Rihanna takes the stage in ripped acid wash jeans with Madonna-esque garters provocatively peeking through.

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