Publishing date: Apr, 06, 2022
At the beginning of 2022, after months of rumors and speculation, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky finally confirmed their relationship had gone from two to three and they were expecting their first child. Of course, the entire internet freaked but little did we know that the greatest gift was yet to come—Rihanna’s maternity style. The singer and beauty mogul has taken everything conventional about maternity clothing—think big, loose, oversized—and turned it on its head opting for bare midriff tops, sheer dresses, and lots of designer pieces. Speaking to Refinery29 last month, Rihanna shared her mantra for dressing while carrying her child. “When women get pregnant, society tends to make it feel like you hide, hide your sexy, and that you’re not sexy right now [but] you’ll get back there and I don’t believe in that shit. So I’m trying stuff that I might not have even had the confidence to try before I was pregnant. The strappiest, the thinnest, and the more cut-outs the better for me.” Well said RiRi and I, along with the general public, am here for it. Along with Rihanna’s ability to pull off anything, the mastermind behind some of her recent red carpet looks is stylist Jahleel Weaver. Please enjoy this meticulously detailed roundup of Rihanna’s best maternity looks to date, including the 5 Ws of journalism and the designer brand names she’s wearing (links to shop included when applicable).
Baby Announcement, January 31st
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The first of many looks to come, Rihanna wore a vintage pink Chanel puffer jacket and Chanel belt paired with loose boyfriend jeans and a LACROIX brooch for the paparazzi shots in Harlem, New York announcing her pregnancy.
Fenty Beauty for Ulta Beauty Launch, February 6th
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Strutting around Beverly Hills in a Jean Paul Gaultier lace-up cardigan, Wardrobe.NYC x Carhartt WIP reversible canvas jacket, The Attico high-rise stirrup leggings, Balenciaga oval sunglasses, and Jimmy Choo Saeda leather pumps for the launch of Fenty Beauty at popular US retailer Ulta.
Outing in Los Angeles, February 9th
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Caught leaving Giorgio Baldi restaurant in LA, Rihanna looked fabulous in a Plein Sud bikini top under a Fendi crop top, Robert Cavalli vintage denim-and-fur jacket, Awake NY baseball cap, a vintage Dior Saddle bag, and Tom Ford heels tied on top of her boyfriend jeans.
Fenty Beauty & Skin “F Club” Event LA, February 11th
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Hitting the red carpet with boyfriend A$AP Rocky for her own Fenty event, Rihanna wore a metallic halter and pants from The Attico’s S/S 22 collection along with Chopard amethyst-and-diamond earrings and Manolo Blahnik heels.
Savage x Fenty’s LA Store Opening, February 12th
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Right before Valentine’s day, RiRi wore an all-red custom leather coat-dress designed by Pieter Mulier for Alaïa with custom Amina Muaddi heels—RiRi style fans may already know but Muaddi is a shoe designer she often wears. Potentially influenced by A$AP’s connection to the designer, his AWGE brand collaborated with Muaddi on a collection in 2020.
Super Bowl LVI, February 13th
rihanna leaving nobu restaurant in los angeles. pic.twitter.com/cnF1BUgQeg
— 𝖌𝖆𝖇𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖑 (@gabgonebad) February 14, 2022
Unclear if she was leaving the Super Bowl or Nobu restaurant but regardless the color scheme of her outfit supported the Los Angeles Rams wearing a navy bomber jacket with yellow faux-fur trim by Balenciaga, a blue headscarf à la A$AP Rocky babushka style, a sheer blouse, oversized jeans
Leaving Nobu in Los Angeles, February 15th
[New Photos] Rihanna leaves Nobu Restaurant in Los Angeles – February 15, 2022
📷: https://t.co/38QbeybbuB pic.twitter.com/AjWBy0JXaA— Rihanna Coverage (@RihannaCoverage) February 16, 2022
Another paparazzi captured look shows Rihanna wearing her well-known Saint Laurent heart-shaped coat designed by Heidi Slimane, a Chicago Bulls jersey, embroidered brown sweats, and custom Amina Muaddi heels.
Out & About in NYC, February 17th
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Spotted in New York, Rihanna leaned into a more casual but still daring maternity style wearing a leopard print coat unzipped to show off her baby bump with gold chains, an R13 baseball cap, and Saint Laurent mink-trimmed leather mules (same style different color available here).
Carbone NYC, February 18th
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Stopping by the celeb-favorite restaurant Carbone, Rihanna opted for a street style look wearing an R13 workwear bomber jacket, New York Mets graphic tee (sports jerseys seem to be a common theme), rhinestone bedazzled Martine Rose Jeans, and Amina Muaddi Giorgia sandals styled on top of her jeans again.
Birthday Celebration in London, February 20th
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Celebrating her birthday at the Louie London restaurant, Rihanna wore a Gucci by Tom Ford fox fur coat.
Gucci F/W 22 Show Milan Fashion Week, February 25th
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This is the beginning of Rihanna’s fashion month tour featuring many haute couture looks. Starting in Milan for Gucci’s show, she wore a latex crop top underneath a lilac fur coat from Gucci’s 2022 pre-fall collection, red dragon embellished black pants from the same Gucci collection, a Briony Raymond purple cross pendant, and Amina Muaddi Ursina pumps (Floral Ursina or same snake pattern as RiRi is wearing in Giorgia sandal).
Gucci F/W 22 After Party in Milan, February 25th
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After the fashion show is the after-party, Rihanna kept her Gucci fur coat and wore a vintage monogram Gucci dress, a diamond cross pendant, a Gucci beaded purse, and Gianvito Rossi custom Montecarlo sandals.
Off-White F/W 22 Paris Fashion Week, February 28th
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During Paris Fashion Week, Rihanna attended the Off-White show in a peach leather mini dress from the brand, a shearling camel coat straight from Diesel’s fall 2022 runway (a subtle flex), a Dior ostrich saddle bag, and a Saidian Kutchinsky coral necklace.
Dior F/W 22 Show Paris Fashion Week, March 1st
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One of the most-talked-about looks from Paris Fashion Week is when Rihanna attended the Dior show in a sultry lingerie-inspired sheer black dress and leather coat—from the brand’s pre-fall 2022 collection—with Savage x Fenty lingerie underneath and custom Amina Muaddi leather boots.
Outing in Paris, March 4th
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Going out to Caviar Kaspia in Paris, she wore a teal cut-out jumpsuit from Stella McCartney’s spring 22 collection underneath a khaki coat and brown zip-up hoodie.
More Outings in Paris, March 6th
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Continuing to flex her style in Paris, Rihanna posted this straight–off-the-runway look on Instagram featuring a hoodie, jeans, thigh-high boots, and sherpa lined suede coat from Glenn Martens’ Y/Project fall 2022 collection.
Lunch in Los Angeles, March 9th
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Heading out for lunch, the Fenty mogul wore a matching Acne Studios snakeskin bra and vest, Acne Studios distresses leather jacket, baggy black jeans, and lots of layered gold jewelry.
Fenty Beauty Launch at Ulta in Los Angeles, March 12th
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To celebrate the launch of her beauty brand at Ulta Beauty, Rihanna wore a custom Coperni look including a silver long-sleeve crop top, a matching glittery maxi skirt, and a custom belly diamond chain by Messika Jewelry.
Dinner in Los Angeles, March 13th
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While heading out to dinner at Giorgio Baldi (clearly a go-to spot), the singer wore an all-leather look rocking a silver bralette under a black racer jacket, an Alexander Wang mini skirt, and Amina Muaddi Jahleel thigh-high boots (named after RiRi’s stylist, Jahleel Weaver). The look was accessorized by silver jewelry from Nikos Koulis, EÉRA, and 5G Bold 01 sunglasses from the Copernix Gentle Monster collaboration.
Dinner in Los Angeles, March 16th
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Stepping out in Santa Monica, RiRi wore a blue Awake NY living the dream hoodie underneath a vintage Walter Davoucci shearling jacket, a silver The Attico mini skirt, purple Amina Muaddi Giorgia heels, and a vintage Fendi handbag.
Shopping in Los Angeles, March 21st
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Rihanna was spotted shopping for baby gear at Kitson in LA wearing a Y2K-inspired look including a Grave Digger graphic tee, denim jeans, Saint Laurent mink-trimmed mules, a trucker hat that reads “sex is safer than smoking”, and a Gucci 1955 Horsebit shoulder bag.
Dinner in Los Angeles, March 22nd
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Back at her favorite spot, Giorgio Baldi, the style icon wore a KNWLS cat-print mini dress (sleeveless version still available), a vintage Christian Dior coat designed by John Galliano in 2002, Manolo Blahnik sandals, and jewelry from Patcharavipa, Djula, Briony Raymond, and Sue Gragg.
Outing with A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles, March 23rd
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The shopping continues this time with her beau, wearing a tulle-tiered dress from Simone Rocha, Union LA x Air Jordan 4 retro “Guava Ice” sneakers, Loewe sunglasses (available in white), and layered gold chains. Taking a page out of Sex & The City’s Carrie’s book, Rihanna is always wearing heels and this is the first time she left the extra inches behind in favor of stylish Jordans.
Shopping in Los Angeles, March 25th
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While shopping for more baby clothes at Couture Kids in West Hollywood, the soon-to-be mom wore a pink striped Alexander Wang button-up shirt, satin shorts, sequined wool Miu Miu socks, her favorite Saint Laurent mink-trimmed mules sandals in pink, and a silver Balenciaga Hourglass mini bag.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars After Party, March 27th
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Rihanna opted out of the Oscars but made an appearance at Queen Bey and Jay-Z’s after-party at Chateau Marmont in a sheer custom Valentino dress, Amina Muaddi heels, and W.Rosado Tribu earrings.
Lunch in Los Angeles, April 1st
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Going for lunch with A$AP at Craig’s in West Hollywood, Rihanna wore a casual look with a cheeky Minnie & Mickey graphic tee that reads “Who Dat Is? Dat’s Jus My Baby Daddy” paired with denim jeans, Jordan 4 sneakers, and an AWGE trucker hat (A$AP’s creative agency).
Dinner in Los Angeles, April 3rd
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At this point, it’s safe to assume that dinner in LA means dinner at Giorgio Baldi, Rihanna went out in a hot pink (color of the moment) Saint Laurent mini dress, a matching green Dries Van Noten bag, and The Attico Ruby leather pumps.
Dinner in Los Angeles, April 6th
RIHANNA LOOKS AMAZING! pic.twitter.com/qWrW7yHfPj
— ℛ (@rihnavvy) April 7, 2022
Switching it up and going to Nobu (not Giorgio Baldi), Rihanna wore a ribbed knit Alaïa set in navy (halter top here, maxi skirt here), a matching navy trucker hat, Adidas sneakers, and a camo-print vintage Dior Saddle bag.
Dinner in Los Angeles, April 8th
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Rihanna’s food tour continues at Wally’s in Beverly Hills, wearing a pajama-inspired outfit in a satin floor-length shirt with one button done up, striped shorts, her silver Balenciaga Hourglass mini bag, and crystal-covered Nike x Cactus Plant Flea Market dunk low sneakers.
Dinner in West Hollywood, April 11th
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Going to celeb-favorite, The Nice Guy, Rihanna went for a bubble gum pink-themed outfit wearing a Bottega Veneta terry cloth bralette, Vetements pink distressed jeans, her R13 workwear bomber jacket, Amina Muaddi Ursina pumps (Floral Ursina or same snake pattern as RiRi is wearing in Giorgia sandal), and a vintage fox fur stole by John Galliano.
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