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Rihanna's Red Carpet Style

By InStyle Staff
Updated Oct 01, 2017 @ 7:15 am
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She's one of the biggest stars in the world, and she plays by her own rules—especially when it comes to fashion. Rihanna is known for her fearless, edgy, and innovative style choices, and has been dressed by every major designer you'd care to name. From the street to the red carpet, we are fascinated by the Barbados-born singer's sartorial choices.

Rihanna makes an entrance with equal parts high style and high camp. “There’s such a confidence and fearlessness with her approach to dressing,” says designer Matthew Adams Dolan. “Having her support has meant the world to me.”

Take a look back at her best red carpet moments.

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In Ralph & Russo Couture, 2017

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Rihanna stole the show at her 3rd Annual Diamond Ball benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation. The singer wore a high-low tuxedo-inspired gown, complete with a flowing train and satin bustier; layers of Chopard jewelry, black sheer tights, and sparkling strappy heels.

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In Giambattista Valli Haute Couture, 2017

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Rihanna stole the show while on the red carpet for the premiere of Valerian, wearing a pink tulle mini dress with voluminous sleeves and a gigantic tulle train. A pair of knee-high strappy sandals and pink sapphire hoop earrings by Chopard completed the fairytale look.

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In Marc Jacobs, 2016

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For the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year event, Rihanna chose a sheer, floral embroidered gown.

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In Armani, 2016

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Rihanna chose a lavender tiered mermaid gown for the 2016 Brit Awards.

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Giambattista Valli, 2015

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Minutes before the red carpet ended, the singer arrived to the Grammys in a show-stopping pink cupcake gown by Giambattista Valli. "She wears couture like a T-shirt," the designer tells us.

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In Guo Pei, 2015

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Rihanna attends the Met Gala in Guo Pei with Cartier jewelry.

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In Giorgio Armani, 2015

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Rihanna wore a gold Giorgio Armani tuxedo suit to the 2015 BET Awards when introducing her new music video. 

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In Fendi, 2015

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The singer wore a bronze leather Fendi dress to the opening of the brand's New York flagship store in 2015.

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In Zac Posen, 2015

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Rihanna wore a maroon Zac Posen dress to the designer's fall 2015 runway show in New York City.

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In Moschino, 2015

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Rihanna wore a sequin Moschino coat with a black fur collar to the Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards. 

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In Adam Selman, 2015

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Rihanna wore a pink Adam Selman dress to the NBA All-Star Night in 2015.

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In Christian Dior, 2015

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Rihanna attended the 2015 Los Angeles premiere of Home in a Dior pink satin dress.

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In Dior, 2015

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She attended the Dior fall/winter 2015 repeat show in head-to-toe Dior, which consisted of an embroidered denim dress that she complemented with oversize shades, a ladylike purse, Dior Fine Jewelry, and sleek calf-high boots. 

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In Dior, 2015

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At the Tidal Launch Event, the singer styled a blue cotton jacquard Dior jacket with a matching skirt, square hoops, and white calf-high Dior boots. 

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In Zac Posen, 2014

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The singer wore  a rose-colored Zac Posen gown to the First Annual Diamond Ball for the Clara Lionel Foundation in 2014. 

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In Stella McCartney, 2014

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Rihanna wore a Stella McCartney tuxedo blazer as a dress to the 2014 British Fashion Awards. 

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Stella McCartney, 2014

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At the 2014 Met Gala, the singer chose a couture Stella McCartney crop top and draped long skirt and train, which she paired with a diamond choker necklace.

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