When Rihanna entered the industry with her hit single, “Pon de Replay,” the singer brought a fresh island based dialect to music. Throughout the years her sound has transitioned positioning the mogul to be one of the biggest pop stars of the 21 century. Right behind her growing success was her seemingly organic style, a job within itself that Rihanna has mastered and in result, projected the artist to be a fashion staple.
When the star steps on the carpet, there’s already anticipation on what she will wear. From couture gowns to custom one-of-ones, when you’re Rihanna fashion is at your fingertips. And, rightfully so. Launching her fashion house FENTY in 2019, she became the first Black fashion brand led by a woman to be backed by the LVMH corporation. In addition, the mogul has curated a lingerie line Savage X, not to get confused with her beauty businesses Fenty Skin and Fenty Beauty.
For over 15 years, Rihanna has built continuous discussion about her style decisions, and often trendsetter demands. From an iconic Swarovski crystal gown at the CFDA awards, to the historic hair wrap at the American Music Awards, when the singer is scheduled to show up, she shows out. But, even more delightful is the celebrity outings of Rihanna in her outfits that aren’t necessarily award show ready, but are arguably the reasons why her fashion is noted. On her off days, the singer sports runway pieces and exclusive Birkin bags, as only a pop star of her status would.
From blunt bob cuts and mullets to draping gowns, here’s a rundown of Rihanna’s best fashion moments through the years.
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Jay-Z hosts The Teen People Listening Lounge
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2005 World Music Awards – Show
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MTV TRL With Jamie Lynne Spears and Rihanna
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MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2006 – Red Carpet
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Patrick McMullan Archives
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2007 – Around Bryant Park Day 7
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BET Awards 2007 – Arrivals
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Rihanna – Konzert im Kölner Palladium
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Rihanna Performs on NBC’s “Today” – June 20, 2008
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Rihanna On Location For Her New Music Video
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Rihanna Turns On The Westfield Christmas Lights
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BET Presents The 51st NAACP Image Awards – Show
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Celebrity Sightings In New York City – February 07, 2020
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The Fashion Awards 2019 – Red Carpet Arrivals
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Rihanna’s 5th Annual Diamond Ball
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Celebrity Sightings In New York City – June 18, 2019
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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Anniversary Event – Arrivals
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Celebrity Sightings in New York City – May 10, 2018
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Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala – Red Carpet
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Rihanna Fenty Beauty Presentacion in Madrid
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Celebrity Sightings in New York City – September 9, 2017
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“Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets” European Premiere – Red Carpet Arrivals
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“Young Fashion Designer” : LVMH Prize 2017 Edition At Louis Vuitton Foundation In Paris
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The 69th Annual Parsons Benefit
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Rihanna
The Bajan bombshell has 8 best-selling albums (making her one of the best-selling artists of all time), an incredibly successful lingerie line, and is just an overall mega star, so it is a little absurd we have yet to see her name grace the cement.
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“Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala
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The 59th GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals
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Prince Harry Visits The Caribbean – Day 11
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Celebrity Sightings in New York City – October 18, 2016
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Rihanna’s First Annual Diamond Ball – Arrivals
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2014 CFDA Fashion Awards – Arrivals
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2013 American Music Awards – Press Room
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Celebrity Sightings in New York – September 4, 2013
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Rihanna For River Island – Store Launch – After Party At DSTRKT
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“Battleship” – Australian Premiere In Sydney
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54th Annual GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals
