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Home • Fashion

Style Icon: Rihanna

Style Icon: Rihanna
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Rihanna glams it up in an emerald Gucci gown for the Raising Malawi and UNICEF party.

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The “Disturbia” singer is stunning in a ruffled, yellow Giambattista Valli gown at the 2008 BET Awards.

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Rihanna shines in a bold, blue Zac Posen dress at the Grammy’s.

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While hosting an Empire State Building lighting ceremony, the Bajan star rocks it out in a floral tube dress and black suede boots.

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The fashion diva works the stage in a patent leather corset and jacket at the O2 Arena in London.

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Rihanna belts a flirty lace dress while performing at the Africa Rising concert in Abuja, Nigeria.

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In an appearance on “The Early Show,” Rihanna wears a feathered Elizabeth and James blazer and PVC leggings.

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Rihanna stands out in a black Monique Lhuillier for Fashion Rocks.

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Rihanna keeps it fresh in a short, silver frock at the 2008 Brit Awards held at Earls Court in London.

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The singer relaxes during a shoot for her “Take a Bow” video. We hope she kept that cropped, red leather jacket.

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Rihanna pairs her prints better than anyone. Here, she rocks a Matthew Williamson top with Balenciaga gladiator boots.

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Rihanna tries on some chic separates for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. We love the black corset and printed miniskirt.

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