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Home · Fashion

17 Times Rihanna Proved She's The Baddest Gal In 2017

Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
By Crystal Tate · Updated October 24, 2020

 

Rihanna is one of the few celebrities who can make practically anything look stylish. Whether she’s hitting a red carpet, walking down the street or simply posing in her hotel room, the singer can turn any ordinary look into an extraordinary moment. 

In 2017 we got the pleasure of seeing the 29-year-old dominate a new industry, venturing into beauty with a full-fledged cosmetics line. She also was applauded for getting more curvaceous and wearing clothing that accentuated her shape. She has a billionaire boyfriend, got a street named after her and… oh! She nabbed two major roles in an Ava DuVernay project and the upcoming Ocean’s 8.

So in addition to fashion, RiRi is just winning overall in life.  Click through for 17 times that Rihanna slayed on Instagram in 2017, and proved she’s a true fashion queen.

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On Christmas Day in a designer gown (even while she was sick!)
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In this sexy leather look
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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While wearing all white everything
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In head-to-toe nude
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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While rocking a blazer in an unexpected way
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In a fresh-off-the-runway look from Nina Ricci’s Spring 2018 runway
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In denim-on-denim-on-denim
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In an extravagant Molly Goddard gown (on a Tuesday!)
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In her own Fenty x Puma design
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In this gorgeous yellow top and skirt to promote the launch of Fenty Beauty
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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To promote her iconic shoe collaboration with Manolo Blahnik
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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To accept an honorary award at Parsons School of Design benefit
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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At the 2017 Cannes Film Festival
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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At the 2017 Met Gala
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In this over-the-top look at a Kendrick Lamar concert
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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In a Gucci crystal mesh bodysuit at Coachella— a look only Rihanna could pull off!
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
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Rihanna howing off her silk and shorts look while wearing Fenty Beauty.
Rihanna Fashion Icon Moments
TOPICS:  Rihanna
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