Rihanna's Denim Dress Has a Slit All the Way Up to Her Bump
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Rihanna has singlehandedly heralded a new era of maternity style, broadened the scope of inclusive brands with her Savage x Fenty line, and made history as LVMH's first Black woman designer in 2019. Her career in fashion is worthy of every accolade, but her style is more personal. It represents the 35-year-old Barbadian musician's ability to think for herself, and convey a message through her clothing.
[Rihanna's] career in fashion is worthy of every accolade, but her style is more personal.
She did this by pioneering the naked dress trend in Adam Selman at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards, where she was recognized as fashion icon award winner. She followed up in a strategically unbuttoned pink Chanel puffer coat to announce her first pregnancy with partner A$AP Rocky. And at the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, she reminded us that she'll stay true to her signature brand of edgy-athleisure in a Loewe utility jumpsuit with a vinyl breastplate, positioned just above her growing belly to subtly confirm baby number two. While she works with renowned stylist Jahleel Weaver to dream up many of her outfits, there is no denying Rihanna's input as both a collaborator and artist. Other gigs throughout her past — she was named creative director of Puma in 2014; fronted campaigns for Armani, Balmain, and Dior; and developed collections with Manolo Blahnik, Chopard, and Amina Muaddi — endorse her longstanding status as a trendsetter.
Following the star's performance of "Lift Me Up" at the 2023 Oscars, where she wore a Maison Margiela by John Galliano look dripping in crystals, she changed into a seafoam-green Bottega Veneta ensemble backstage that went under the radar. While others scurried to the Vanity Fair red carpet, Rihanna showed off her notable coordination with A$AP Rocky as he cradled her bump, complementing her color palette in a buttercream tuxedo that only further highlighted yet another one of Rihanna's style visions come to life. And she stepped out at CinemaCon wearing a Y/Project denim dress with a slit all the way up to her belly.
Ahead, scroll through time and count down Rihanna's best fashion moments to date.
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Rihanna at CinemaCon, 2023
Wearing Y/Project fall 2023 and jewelry from Jacob & Co and Bayco.
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Rihanna in LA, 2023
Wearing a cropped Loewe polo, Agolde jeans, Gucci sunglasses, Louis Vuitton bag, Timberland boots, and jewelry from Y/Project, Le Vian, Popular Jewelry, and Annoushka.
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Rihanna at the 2023 Oscars
Wearing an Alaïa dress with Moussaieff Jewellers earrings and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
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Rihanna Performing "Lift Me Up" at the 2023 Oscars
Wearing a Maison Margiela by John Galliano outfit with De Beers jewelry.
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Rihanna Backstage at the 2023 Oscars
Wearing a Bottega Veneta look with Area x Sergio Rossi strappy sandals and a Briony Raymond anklet.
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Rihanna Performing at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
Wearing a Loewe utility jumpsuit with MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon sneakers, earrings from Messika, and a timepiece from Jacob & Co.
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Rihanna at the 2022 "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Rick Owens dress, custom Giuseppe Zanotti mules, and Reza jewelry.
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Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty Event in LA, 2022
Wearing an Attico set with Chopard earrings, a Verdura bracelet, and Manolo Blahnik sandals.
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Rihanna at the Fall 2022 Gucci Show During Milan Fashion Week
Wearing a Gucci look with a Briony Raymond cross-pendant necklace and Amina Muaddi shoes.
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Rihanna at a Gucci Afterparty During Milan Fashion Week, 2022
Wearing a vintage Gucci dress, Lang Antique necklaces, and a Gucci bag.
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Rihanna Celebrating Fenty Beauty at Ulta in LA, 2022
Wearing a Coperni top and sequined maxi skirt with a diamond Messika bodychain and Repossi hoops.
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Rihanna at Kappo Masa in NYC, 2019
Wearing a beige oversize blazer over a champagne slip skirt.
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Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty Anniversary Event in Australia, 2018
Wearing an Atelier Versace minidress with Christian Louboutin shoes and a Mark Cross bag.
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Rihanna at a Fenty Beauty Event at Sephora in Brooklyn, 2018
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Rihanna at the 2018 Diamond Ball in NYC
Wearing an Alexis Mabille jumpsuit with Chopard jewelry.
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Rihanna at the 2018 "Oceans 8" UK Premiere
Wearing a Poiret dress with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, a Christian Louboutin clutch, Konstantino earrings, and rings from Eleuteri and Harry Kotlar.
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Rihanna at the 2017 Grammys
Wearing an orange Armani Privé crop top complete with a full, ruffled skirt in moody black.
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Rihanna at Club Up and Down in NYC, 2016
Wearing a sheer green fringe and beaded look for the MTV VMAs afterparty.
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Rihanna at a Lakers Game, 2016
Wearing a Dior anorak, Citizens of Humanity jeans, and Dior bag.
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Rihanna in NYC, 2016
Wearing an Adam Selman dress and Stella McCartney platforms.
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Rihanna at The New York Edition, 2015
Wearing a white slip dress over black flares.
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Rihanna in NYC, 2015
Wearing a Hyein Seo T-shirt, Le Specs sunglasses, and Prada boots.
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Rihanna in NYC, 2015
Wearing a Marni dress, Versace choker, Fenty necklace, and Chanel loafers.
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Rihanna in New York City, 2015
Wearing an LBD with strappy stiletto heels that wrapped up the thigh.
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Rihanna at the 2014 CFDA Awards
Wearing a sheer Adam Selman dress covered in 230,000 Swarovski crystals.
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Rihanna at Westfield Stratford City in London, 2012
Wearing an Acne striped set under a Raf Simons coat.
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Rihanna in London, 2010
Wearing a "She Died of Perfection" graphic T-shirt under a Stella McCartney jacket with a tulle skirt and Marni pumps.
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Rihanna at JAY-Z's Roc La Familia T-Dot Takeover, 2005
Wearing a blue cropped hoodie and white track pants.