Rihanna [1] made a triumphant return to the red carpet at the premiere of Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" [2] in Hollywood on Oct. 26. Wearing a strapless olive-toned Rick Owens dress swathed in sequins, the singer's powerful presence was undeniable at the event, where she arrived hand in hand with partner A$AP Rocky [3] to celebrate her release of the film track "Lift Me Up." [4]
The 34-year-old multihyphenate's mermaid silhouette was completed with an unconventional fold of fabric that swung around her hips, creating a halo effect. She styled it with leather khaki-colored opera gloves, custom pointed-toe Giuseppe Zanotti mules, and Reza jewels — including diamond ear cuffs that peeked out from under her long, loose curls. Rihanna [5] opted for a white pedicure, subtly accented by her bright shimmering eye makeup, and her sharply lined mocha lip offered a touch of sophistication.
The unfinished hemline on Rihanna [6]'s train connected her outfit to A$AP Rocky's from a visual standpoint, as the 34-year-old rapper wore head-to-toe denim in the same shade, with matching sneakers and a crisp black T-shirt underneath. He, too, wore sharp diamond spikes in his ears.
British Vogue [7] points to the connection between the Rick Owens fall 2022 collection Rihanna's dress hails from — one that focused on beautiful shapes being uplifting during times of unrest — and the hopeful theme of the Black Panther [8] series, which spotlights Black women as superheroes [9].
Ahead, get an all-angles view of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky embracing their fashion moment [10], then get details on the other incredible celebrity looks of the night.
Rihanna at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Rihanna [12] wearing a Rick Owens look with custom Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Reza jewels.
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
A$AP Rocky wearing Rick Owens.
Chloe Bailey at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing custom Shermay Joh.
Halle Bailey at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing Maticevski.
Lupita Nyong'o at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing Balmain and De Beers diamond jewelry.
Michaela Coel at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing custom Salvatore Ferragamo.
Danai Gurira at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Robert Wun dress with Roger Vivier pumps.
Tessa Thompson at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing Anna Quan.
Karrueche Tran at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Vaishali S Couture dress with jewels from Lilou Paris and Mara Paris.
Letitia Wright at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing Alexander McQueen.
Michael B. Jordan at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Louis Vuitton look over an Intimissimi tank with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
Kathryn Newton at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing Balenciaga.
Jameela Jamil at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Angela Bassett at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Moschino dress, Reza jewelry, and Le Silla shoes.
Marsai Martin at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing an Azzi & Osta dress and H. Crowne jewelry.
Simu Liu at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Fendi look with Jacquie Aiche jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Quinta Brunson at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Ruth E. Carter at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Regé-Jean Page at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Lake Bell at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing an Alberta Ferretti look with a Jimmy Choo clutch and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Zuri Hall at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Sincerely Ria dress with Saint Laurent jewels.
Dominique Thorne at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing a Prabal Gurung dress with Wolford tights and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Tyler Perry at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Winston Duke at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing Christian Louboutin shoes and a Vacheron Constantin timepiece.
Auli'i Cravalho at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Janeshia Adams-Ginyard at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Daniel Kaluuya at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
Wearing Christian Louboutin shoes.