Rihanna’s Fashion Evolution: A Look Back at Her Iconic Style Moments
As far as fashion is concerned, Rihanna has always been ahead of the curve—able to dabble in trends in a genuinely fearless manner. Risk-taking is central to her style influence, and what better time to revisit her epic wardrobe than today, on her 38th birthday?
Off-duty, Rihanna is a true fashion girl. By day, she’s in tracksuit-stiletto combos, gargantuan puffer jackets, and killer thigh-high boots. By night, she’s often wearing similarly casual gear, with the added touch of some vintage jewelry (or lots of diamonds) and a designer coat. Uniting her day-to-night dressing? A sense of fun and excitement: Don’t ever expect the star to wear discrete everyday basics.
Rih’s red carpet looks command attention, too, though. In the noughties, she rocked low-rise trousers, crop tops, and plentiful diamanté. In 2015, she made headlines with a sunshine-yellow Guo Pei gown at the Met Gala, and her 2017 Comme des Garçons dress and 2018 John Galliano headpiece also broke the internet.
More recently, she attended the 2024 Fashion Awards in London—with A$AP Rocky by her side—sporting a Christian Lacroix fall 2002 couture mini dress with the matching oversized fuzzy hat, naturally. At the 2025 Met Gala, she announced her pregnancy in a corseted Marc Jacobs suit, complete with yet another dramatic chapeau.
Rihanna’s Most Head-Turning Looks
In honor of her birthday, let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of Rihanna’s most iconic fashion moments:
- Low-rise trousers and crop tops in the noughties
- Sunshine-yellow Guo Pei gown at the 2015 Met Gala
- Comme des Garçons dress in 2017
- John Galliano headpiece in 2018
- Christian Lacroix fall 2002 couture mini dress at the 2024 Fashion Awards
- Corseted Marc Jacobs suit at the 2025 Met Gala
