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The Sheer Joy Of Rihanna's Maternity Style

The Sheer Joy Of Rihanna's Maternity Style

She's giving us a master class in experimental dressing with a baby bump.

The Sheer Joy Of Rihanna's Maternity Style

It doesn't take a fashion expert to note that Rihanna's maternity style is one of a kind.

While fashion for pregnant celebrities might typically invoke body-con fits (à la Kylie Jenner) or flowing babydoll dresses (Sophie Turner wore some enviable ones), the Fenty mogul is striking out a sartorial approach of her own. Dressing around (or, as seems to be the case for RiRi, for) a baby bump has never looked more fun.

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Thus far, honorable mentions go to her January pregnancy announcement photo shoot with baby daddy A$AP Rocky, for which she wore a vintage hot-pink Chanel puffer coat, complete with floor-grazing jeans and multicolored bejeweled gold chains that draped over her bare stomach. In another appearance in Los Angeles in February, Rihanna again upped the ante in a black Jean Paul Gaultier cardigan that laced up over her bump, pairing it with stirrup leggings, a Carhartt jacket, Balenciaga shades, and Jimmy Choo pumps.

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"[Pregnancy's] a long nine to 10 months. You have to enjoy it," Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight. "Fashion is one of my favorite things, so, you know, we’re defying what it even means to be pregnant and maternal. It can get uncomfortable at times and so you can dress the part and pretend."

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Of her pregnancy in general, she added, "It’s all an exciting journey so far. I’m just taking it as it comes every week. There’s always something new and I’m just taking it and I’m enjoying it."

Scroll on for more of Rihanna's experimental high-fashion maternity looks and watch this space for all her latest pregnancy outfits.

This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US.

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Rihanna’s baby bump makes another high-fashion appearance in an ad for Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2024 menswear collection—the first with Pharrell Williams as creative director.
The singer wears denim Bermuda shorts and a matching jacket—both printed with the house’s logo in gold all over. She pairs the set with a cropped white tank, fuzzy beige slippers, a gold necklace, and a massive brown weekender in Louis Vuitton’s iconic monogram print.

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Rihanna supports A$AP Rocky, who performed a concert in France, in a black see-through Jean Paul Gaultier bodysuit with diamond paneling and a halter neckline, plus a sparkling sequined bikini from Oséree underneath.

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Rihanna sits front-row at Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2024 menswear show in Paris, where she wears the house’s pixelated denim jumpsuit, a matching pixelated denim bra, and even a dark blue pixelated beanie. She accessorizes with a purse featuring the brand’s signature checkered print, large hoop earrings, a black choker, and a black cord-and-silver chain necklace with blue tassels.
Rocky coordinates in another all-denim outfit. He wears a light-wash jean coat adorned with pearl and gold brooches, faded jorts emblazoned with the Louis Vuitton monogram, a gray beanie with a pearl-embellished pixel pattern, pearl-trim eyeglasses, a pearl choker, and fuzzy brown boots.

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Rihanna steps out in L.A. wearing a tan snakeskin-print coat, layered over an oversize gray hoodie worn as a minidress. She completed the no-pants look with matching snakeskin-print stiletto sandals, a chunky gold ring, and a jeweled anklet, while carrying a small Louis Vuitton bag.

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Rihanna is seen out in L.A. wearing a brown furry coat over a graphic tee and sheer crystal mesh leggings from Gucci. She tops off the look with a strappy silver sandals, a glittering metallic bag, and an array of luxe diamond jewelry.

In a new Instagram post, Rihanna poses for photos while wearing an oversize black T-shirt that reads, “USE A CONDOM.” She pairs the statement tee with black spandex short-shorts, slouchy white stiletto boots, and a pair of white sunglasses.

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Rihanna steps out with A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles while wearing a white Savage x Fenty cropped tank top, white low-rise straight-leg jeans, a long quilted coat in ivory, and a long black coat with white exterior stitching. She tops off the look with two-tone heels and shield sunglasses.

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The singer heads out with A$AP Rocky in a black-and-white fishnet bra top from Vaquera, baggy low-rise jeans from Agolde, and a black bomber jacket with light brown faux-fur trim from Y/Project. She adds Timberland boots, tinted aviator shades, and a black Miu Miu bag.

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Rihanna steps out wearing a custom faux-fur ensemble by Loewe, comprised of a silver mock-neck crop top, a black leather miniskirt with an attached floor-length fur sash, and an oversize two-tone white-and-brown faux-fur stole. She pairs the look with white-and-black snakeskin sandals with straps winding up her legs. Further accessories include diamond-and-pearl cluster earrings, a matching oversize ring, and white-rimmed oval shades.

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The singer heads out in New York City wearing an all-white monochromatic outfit consisting of a paint-splattered white bomber jacket and micro miniskirt from Mowalola, plus a pair of slouchy heeled ivory boots by Loewe. She accessorizes with a pair of ruby-and-diamond earrings from Reza and a white purse.

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Rihanna goes out in New York City wearing a sweeping long leather motorcycle jacket, which she wears unzipped to reveal her midriff. She pairs it with a black micro miniskirt and a pair of gray thigh-high slouchy stiletto boots. Other accessories include a pair of rectangular sunglasses with a thick champagne-colored frame and a black leather Miu Miu bag.

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Rihanna attends a Met Gala after-party in a Chrome Hearts ensemble consisting of a cropped white collared shirt and a sweeping low-rise maxi skirt with a thigh-high leg slit. She topped the look with white strappy lace-up heels, white rectangular sunglasses, Mikimoto pearl strands, and a long silver cross chain necklace.

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Rihanna attended the 2023 Met Gala in a sweeping white Valentino gown with a structured rosette-covered top. She accessorized with a multi-strand pearl-and-diamond choker necklace by Bulgari.

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Rihanna attended the 2023 Met Gala in a sweeping white Valentino gown with a structured rosette-covered top.

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En route to the Met Gala, Rihanna stayed warm in a vintage Fendi fur coat. She also wore Mikimoto pearl strands and custom Gianvito Rossi pumps.

Rihanna shares pics of her head-to-toe faux-fur ensemble ahead of this year’s Met Gala. She styled a backless white minidress by Coperni with a black cropped jacket with white trim from Chanel’s Fall 1994 collection. Her accessories included black Amina Muaddi stiletto sandals with diamond ankle straps, ornate circular pearl-and-diamond stud earrings and rings, a custom faux-fur top hat, and statement white “CC” logo sunglasses.

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Rihanna arrives at CinemaCon wearing a sweeping acid-wash maxi dress with a thigh-high leg slit—which shows off a pair of super-slouchy thigh-high denim stiletto boots—from Y/Project’s Fall/Winter 2023 collection. She accessorizes with sapphire-and-diamond jewelry from Jacob & Co.

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Rihanna goes out in a white Loewe bralette, black low-rise jogger sweatpants, a black-and-white camo jacket, a long black denim coat, white sneakers, and a navy blue cap.

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Rihanna wears a beige zip-up hoodie, low-rise blue jeans, white sneakers, a Louis Vuitton shoulder bag, and black shield sunglasses while out in New York City.

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Rihanna is seen out in New York City wearing a white tank top, dark blue Citizens of Humanity cuffed jeans, a vintage John Galliano fur coat, and Timberland boots. She accessorizes with a navy blue Yankees cap and gold necklaces by Lauren Rubinski.

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Rihanna steps out in an entirely red-hot outfit comprised of a skintight Alaïa bodysuit and matching high-waist Alaïa trousers. She accessorizes with scarlet patent-leather heels by Saint Laurent, a Gucci logo chain clutch, and layers of diamonds.

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Rihanna goes on a shopping trip in Paris with her son, wearing a multicolored pastel windbreaker adorned with orange fur at the collar and hem. She pairs the coat with a purple knitted crop top, straight-leg jeans, toe-strap sandals, Reza ruby earrings, and flat-top sunglasses, while carrying a Louis Vuitton briefcase. Baby Fenty wears a black bomber jacket, camo pants, and tiny Timberland boots.

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Rihanna plays with texture in a furry brown tube top with a kangaroo pocket and bright blue trousers from JW Anderson’s fall 2023 ready-to-wear collection. She layers with a vintage brown fur coat by John Galliano, and finishes off the look with a Louis Vuitton monogram purse and python Tom Ford heels.

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The singer steps out in a long patchwork hooded coat with brown, yellow, gray, and green squares. She pairs the statement piece with a light gray crop top, baggy cargo pants, and layers of necklaces.

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Rihanna wears a body-hugging black tank midi dress with white trim, plus a blue jacket, black sneakers, and black oval sunglasses. She accessorizes with gold hoop earrings, a gold necklace, and an anklet. Rocky coordinates with her in a navy blue trench coat, which he pairs with a white collared shirt, brown-and-white striped tie, jeans, brown Gucci slides, a white baseball cap, and tortoiseshell aviator sunglasses.

Rihanna attends a Fenty Beauty event in an all-white outfit from Courrèges’s Fall 2023 collection. It includes a jacket with a dramatic scoop neckline and a matching maxi skirt. She also wears a body-hugging ivory turtleneck top.

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Rihanna steps out in an oversize black-and-gray Wu-Tang Clan jersey layered over sheer black mesh pants. She accessorizes with a diamond choker necklace, a gold choker necklace, large black sunglasses, and an array of glittering rings.

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Rihanna embarked on a family-dinner night while wearing a sweeping Dior fur coat, a brown Gucci minidress, and strappy python heels by Tom Ford. To accessorize, she wore a blue-and-white trucker hat and a mini leather bag covered in multicolored polka dots from Louis Vuitton’s 2023 Yayoi Kusama collection.

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Rihanna shopped around Beverly Hills in a relaxed look, including a gray sweatshirt, baggy wide-leg blue jeans, and a long black puffer jacket. But the standout pieces of the outfit were her chunky bright blue boots from the Moon Boot x Gucci Vault collaboration, which feature an embroidered star pattern across the entire surface. Rihanna further accessorized with shield sunglasses with white frames, a colorful Louis Vuitton bag, and a long gold chain necklace.

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Rihanna in a Loewe striped polo shirt, baggy jeans, caramel-colored boots, and black shades. Rocky in a white graphic T-shirt, a red flannel, a green padded vest, faded baggy jeans, brown sneakers, sunglasses, and a baseball cap.

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While attending Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars after-party at the Chateau Marmont, Rihanna wore a silver sequined bra and skirt set from Valentino, which she layered underneath a hot-pink robe. She reportedly wore more than 250 carats and $2.67 million worth of gemstones from Bayco. Over her baby bump alone, she wore a $1.8 million belly chain made of 139 carats of oval-round and marquise rose-cut diamonds set in platinum.

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Rihanna in a custom-made Bottega Veneta look, including a siren-green off-the-shoulder silk bustier and skirt, a shearling stole set, and leather gloves.

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In custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano.

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Rihanna attended the 95th annual Academy Awards wearing an Alaïa ensemble, composed of a dark brown leather bra and maxi skirt set layered over a matching sheer mesh turtleneck top. The showstopping skirt included thigh cutouts on the side and a dramatic train. She accessorized with Moussaieff jewelry and strappy heels.

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Rihanna attended the 95th annual Academy Awards wearing an Alaïa ensemble, composed of a dark brown leather bra and maxi skirt set layered over a matching sheer mesh turtleneck top. The showstopping skirt included thigh cutouts on the side and a dramatic train. She accessorized with Moussaieff jewelry and strappy heels.

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Rihanna stepped out for a dinner date with A$AP Rocky at a Milan restaurant, where she wore a peach silk mock-neck gown, a brown suede bomber jacket, and nude strappy sandals. She accessorized with diamond stud earrings and a white purse.

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Rihanna celebrated her birthday with A$AP Rocky at a Los Angeles restaurant, where she wore a white mini slipdress, a mocha brown croc-embossed long coat, and sparkling silver heels. She accessorized with a diamond necklace and fuzzy white purse.

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Rihanna wears a vintage Dior fur coat, Stüssy and Dries Van Noten jeans, Puma sneakers, and jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Jacquie Aiche, and Emily P. Wheeler.

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Rihanna performed live for the first time in seven years at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, where she took the stage in a licorice-red ensemble. The look included a custom jumpsuit and breastplate by Loewe, two different matching coats from Alaïa, and chunky sneakers by Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross. As for jewelry, she wore diamonds from Messika, Bayco, and Jacob & Co.

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Rihanna performed live for the first time in seven years at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, where she took the stage in a licorice-red ensemble. The look included a custom jumpsuit and breastplate by Loewe, two different matching coats from Alaïa, and chunky sneakers by Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross. As for jewelry, she wore diamonds from Messika, Bayco, and Jacob & Co.

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Rihanna steps out for a date night with A$AP Rocky on Mother's Day wearing a silver mesh crop top and matching belted miniskirt from Miu Miu, which she layers over a matching baby blue bra and underwear set. She stays warm in a gray fur coat and accessorizes with a silver choker, a mini metallic handbag, and strappy heels.

Rihanna does her evening skincare routine in a clip shared on Instagram, using Fenty Skin products while dressed in a light blue satin bra and short set by Savage x Fenty.

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Rihanna steps out with A$AP Rocky wearing a Wardrobe.NYC x Carhartt jacket, a white Alexander Wang top, a Saint Laurent bralette, Alexander Wang pinstriped shorts, and Amina Muaddi heels.

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Rihanna heads to a beach in Barbados in a red-and-orange sequined bikini top, a low-slung lime green wrap skirt, silver body jewelry, and layers of silver necklaces.

Stepping out in Barbados with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna wore a strappy black Dundas minidress and gold sandals. She carried a black Dior saddle bag.

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Rihanna was glowing when she stepped out for a dinner at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood in loose pale pink jeans with rips at the knees, a pink bra, hot pink heels, and and a bright pink fox shawl. Her makeup matched her rosy look and she accessorized with a diamond necklace and matching diamond earrings. The star held her baby bump as she walked into the restaurant.

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Rihanna dined out at Wally's in Beverly Hills Friday night, wearing a satin maxi-length shirt with one button done, paired with pink-and-white gingham print cotton shorts and sequined Nike sneakers. She accessorized the look with her silver sequin Balenciaga hourglass mini-bag and a diamond-encrusted chain necklace, with shimmery highlighter completing her sparkling casual look.

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Rihanna wore a ribbed knit Alaïa set in a slate blue shade, including a halter crop top and maxi skirt. She accessorized with a blue camo version of Dior's saddle bag, Adidas sneakers, and a blue cap.

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For a night out at Giorgio Baldi, the singer wore a hot-pink camisole minidress with aquamarine feathers on the trim and mint green, pointed toe heels. She also color-coordinated her accessories, matching her lip to the dress and her furry clutch to the feather trim.

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Rihanna dressed casually for lunch with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky in West Hollywood, pairing loose, medium-wash jeans with a novelty Mickey and Minnie Mouse shirt reading, "Who Dat Is? Dat's Jus My Baby Daddy." She accessorized the look with beige sneakers, a dollar-sign chain necklace, and a trucker hat printed with Rocky's creative agency, AWGE.

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While attending Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Oscars after-party at Chateau Marmont, Rihanna wore a flowing sheer black blouse paired with a shimmery black skirt, a black bandeau, white sneakers, and hoop earrings.

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While getting dinner and shopping for baby clothes in L.A., the multi-hyphenate wore a pink crystal-embellished button-down by Alexander Wang open to show her bump. She paired the top with satin drawstring shorts, sequined wool Miu Miu socks, fuzzy pink Saint Laurent mules, and a silver top-handle bag.

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Walking with A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles, Rihanna wore a tulle tiered smock with a lace hem from Simone Rocha, which she paired with colorful Union LA x Air Jordan 4 Retro "Guava Ice" sneakers, blush Loewe sunglasses, and multiple gold chain necklaces. A$AP proved to be a sartorial counterweight in an all-black outfit, consisting of a bomber jacket, a T-shirt, trousers, and sneakers.

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Getting dinner at Giorgio Baldi, the mogul wore a red, orange, and brown ombré fur Dior coat over a cat-print minidress from KNWLS. She paired the look with strappy Manolo Blahnik sandals and jewelry from Briony Raymond, Patcharavipa, and Djula.

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Rihanna stepped out in Santa Monica wearing a blue Awake Living the Dream hoodie, which featured a sunset cityscape screen-printed across the front. She paired it with a matching blue jacket with an oatmeal-hued Sherpa interior, a metallic glitter skirt from The Atticopurple heels with crystal straps from Amina Muaddi, and an embroidered bag by Fendi.

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While heading out to dinner in Santa Monica, the singer wore a silver bralette underneath a black leather racer jacket, along with a micro leather miniskirt by Alexander Wang and a pair of slouchy thigh-high boots from Amina Muaddi. Accessories included silver jewellery from Nikos Koulis and EÉRA, and black shades from Coperni.

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To celebrate the launch of Fenty Beauty at ULTA Beauty in L.A., Rihanna wore a custom look by Coperni, featuring a bump-baring long-sleeved bralette and a glittery mesh maxi skirt. She went all out with matching silver jewellery, including a body chain around her bump and diamond hoop earrings.

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The Fenty mogul stepped out for lunch in Los Angeles wearing a matching snakeskin bra and vest, the latter of which she wore open. She paired the bold print with a distressed leather jacket from Acne Studios, a pair of baggy black jeans, black boots with silver caps, and layers of chunky gold jewellery.

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Rihanna pulled a look from Y/Project's Fall 2022 collection, designed by Glenn Martens. She cradled her bump while wearing a sherpa-lined suede coat, a white hoodie with a ruffled hem on the hood, and slouchy thigh-high leather boots, with blue denim peaking out under the dramatic footwear.





 

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For a night out at Caviar Kaspia in Paris, Rihanna layered a full-length khaki coat and a brown hoodie over an aqua-blue jumpsuit by Stella McCartney, which bared half her bump with a side cutout. She accessorised the look with pointed-toe heels and matching blue shades, as well as layered gold necklaces worn under the suit's asymmetrical neckline.

















 





 

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Rihanna arrived in Paris for the Dior fall 2022 show wearing sultry pieces from the French fashion house's pre-fall 2022 collection, including a long leather coat and a black sheer lace slip. She finished the outfit off with a pair of pointed patent-leather heeled boots.

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Rihanna attended the Off-White fall 2022 show in a peachy leather minidress from the Italian luxury label. She paired the look with a floor-length shearling camel coat straight off the Diesel fall 2022 runway, strappy sandals, layered chain necklaces, and a mini Dior saddle bag.

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For the Gucci after-party, Rihanna traded her crop top and low-rise pants for a black peekaboo minidress. In addition to the oval-shaped cutout revealing the top of her bump, the sheer dress included a plunging neckline and sparkling details of the house's interlocking G's design. She finished the look with a pair of Gianvito Rossi custom Montecarlo sandals, a Gucci beaded purse, a diamond cross pendant on a long chain, and the lavender coat from earlier in the night, which matched her metallic eye shadow.

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Appearing alongside A$AP Rocky at Gucci's fall 2022 show during Milan Fashion Week, Rihanna wore a black latex crop top underneath a fuzzy lavender fur coat from the Italian fashion house's pre-fall 2022 collection. She paired the look with a pair of black pants with a red dragon decal on one leg, pulled from the same collection, and an abundance of flashy jewellery including a disco-like headdress and a bedazzled purple cross pendant from Briony Raymond.

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Rihanna paired a vintage New York Mets T-shirt with a workwear bomber jacket from R13, and then threw it back to the early aughts in a pair of rhinestone-bedazzled jeans from Martine Rose. She used the crystal straps from her Amina Muaddi heels to tie over the hem of her jeans (recycling a styling hack she used with a pair of Tom Ford heels earlier in February). Other accessories included a vintage Fausto Puglisi belt and a gold Dior choker necklace.

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Rihanna wore a fuzzy dark brown-and-black leopard-print coat, which was left unzipped at the bottom to expose her baby bump adorned with a gold chain. She finished off the look with a black R13 baseball cap and mink-trimmed leather mules by Saint Laurent.

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Rihanna pulled out a fuzzy red heart-shaped jacket by Saint Laurent to wear over a red-and-black Bulls jersey (eagle-eyed fans might recognize the statement coat from a street style look she wore in 2016). She paired the look with brown tapered trousers with graphic patches on one leg. Accessories included a chain necklace and white strappy sandals.

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Rihanna supported the Los Angeles Rams during the 2022 Super Bowl in a navy blue bomber jacket with yellow faux-fur trim by Balenciaga. She also wore a bright-blue headscarf, a sheer blue button-up, baggy gray jeans, and white heeled pumps. And, taking a "more is more" approach, she accessorised with a pair of white-framed shades, rings and zodiac medallions from Briony Raymond, and gold body chains.

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For an early Valentine's Day outing with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna stepped out in a custom Alaïa leather coat dress in a sizzling red shade, along with custom matching sandals from Amina Muaddi. Accessories included Chopard ruby-and-diamond hoop earrings, Maria Tash diamonds, and gold body chains from Jacquie Aiche.

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Rihanna attended a Fenty Beauty Universe event in a metallic fringe set from The Attico, which featured a lime-green backless halter top and ombré silver-and-purple pants. She accessorized with amethyst-and-diamond Chopard earrings, Messika diamond rings, gold body jewellery, and Manolo Blahnik sandals.

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Rihanna was spotted outside Los Angeles's Giorgio Baldi wearing a teeny front-tie crop top and baggy blue-wash jeans. She layered with a patchwork denim-and-leopard-print coat and accessorised with a camo baseball cap from Awake NY, a tie-dyed saddle bag from Dior, a vintage ring from Briony Raymond, and plenty of gold body jewellery. (Note the cool styling trick she did with her Tom Ford heels: They're strapped over her jeans.)

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