
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 37th 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 (orlots 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 theMet Gala, and her 2017 Comme des Garçons dress and 2018 John Galliano headpiece also broke the internet. More recently, sheattended the Fashion Awards in London—with A$AP Rocky by her side—sporting a a Christian Lacroix fall 2002 couture mini dress with the matching oversized fuzzy hat, naturally.
In honor of her birthday, revisit Rihanna’s most head-turning looks, below.
Robert Kamau1/27The fuzzy heart coat
Rih was one of the first out the gate in Saint Laurent’s fuzzy heart coat back in 2016, shown at the maison’s fall 2016 showcase.
Gilbert Carrasquillo2/27The naked dress
Many stars have braved the naked dress—Rihanna included. She commanded attention in a sparkling Swarovski crystal-encrusted look by Adam Selman at the CFDA Awards in 2014.
Anadolu Agency3/27The avant-garde Met look
Comme des Garçons was behind the eccentric look that she wore to the Met Gala in 2017.
TIMOTHY A. CLARY4/27That sunshine-yellow dress
The vibrant gown that she wore to the Met Gala in 2015 will go down in history as one of the best looks the event has ever witnessed.
ANGELA WEISS5/27Take a bow
Rihanna attended her Diamond Ball—a bash that she throws every year—wearing Alexis Mabille couture and Chopard jewels in 2018.
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