What made Rihanna’s interpretation of maternity fashion so flawless? Earlier this year, while anticipating her second child, she dismissed the notion that pregnancy attire must be modest or comfortable—opting instead for figure-hugging mini skirts, towering stilettos, and crop tops that bared her baby bump. (A styling decision she perfected during her first pregnancy.) A prime illustration of this was at the 2023 Super Bowl, where she took the stage in a custom Loewe red jumpsuit with a sculpted bustier—and her Alaïa puffer jacket undone to show off her bump. During the 2023 Oscars, she dazzled in a custom Margiela bandeau bra adorned with crystal strands. (Like her song, shining bright like a diamond.)
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One of her standout maternity looks this year? When she and A$AP Rocky captivated the audience at the 2023 Karl Lagerfeld-themed Met Gala. Rihanna donned a custom Valentino Haute Couture silk faille gown with a cape embellished with 30 large camellia appliqués. The drama! Her tardy arrival was worth every moment of anticipation. Even post-birth of her second son, Riot, the icon continued to set trends with bold ensembles that defy the norm. This autumn, she strolled the streets in a mix of sports jerseys and her Fenty x Puma sneakers, to vintage pearls matched with oversized jeans. Regardless of the ensemble, Rihanna possesses that unmatched knack for combining contrasting pieces in a manner that feels sophisticated and novel. If she imparts one legacy to her children, it’s undoubtedly going to be her impeccable style.