When it comes to taking fashion risks, Rihanna is in a league of its own. Who else can perfectly wear a metallic Dries Van Noten to the pool (with a red mullet!) Nobody. She practically wrote the book on How to Turn Heads, and because of that, she has her own publication, Rihanna’s book, which is filled with over a thousand images of her looking incredibly cool.
Besides being a constant source of fashion inspiration, whether it’s vacationing in her native Barbados or rushing through the streets of New York City, Rihanna’s outfits are like crystal balls. They tell us what is going to be trendy and what is about to go out of style.
Long before life in quarantine became our norm, Rihanna wore raised tracksuits. She had also pointed out our current taste for voluminous proportions – showing up in electric wide-leg pants and oversized outerwear balanced with nude mini dresses.
Even without his impossible-to-dislike music, we owe him a debt of gratitude for always keeping us up to date with what’s next. And this appreciation is especially needed today for his birthday.
To celebrate the style queen, we’ve rounded up five moments from her fashion history that hinted at what is to come this spring. This is Rihanna’s world; we all live in it.
Pants of power
Just over a year ago, Rihanna stepped out in loose Jacquemus pants, signaling the need to break away from plain skinny pants.
Tight dress
A few months earlier, Rihanna had hinted that body-hugging dresses would reign supreme for a few seasons.
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Luminous bags
In February 2020, the singer brought a casual outfit to life with fun accessories, including a daring Bottega Veneta clutch and a green Emma Brewin hat.
Short hems
A day earlier, Rihanna demonstrated the bare-legged trend by wearing a Fenty sweater dress fitted with a high slit.
Heavy sweating
And at the end of 2019, Rihanna foreshadowed the redemption of luxury joggers and sweatshirts.
