Updated On: 20 February, 2026 12:40 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla
Birthday girl Rihanna, the global pop and fashion icon, has not only ruled the music charts with hits like Umbrella, Diamonds, and Work, but has also become a red carpet sensation. Known for her fearless style choices and trend-setting looks, she consistently turns heads at every event, making her red carpet moments as memorable as her chart-topping tracks.

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For Academy Awards, RiRi kicked off the evening in a daring black dress with long sheer sleeves. The look featured a leather bralette and a flowing skirt with edgy side cutouts.
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She styled her hair in a messy updo, letting a few strands frame her face. Completing the ensemble, she wore dangling earrings.

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At the 2023 MET Gala, the pop singer wore Chanel-inspired, camellia flower-covered hooded gown by Valentino with a long skirt train.
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The beauty mogul topped off the look with a platinum with Akoya cultured pearls and pear diamond necklace from Bulgari.

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For 2025 MET Gala, she embraced the theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, in a pinstriped look. The star wore tailored pinstripes, a reinterpretation of classic menswear styled with high-concept flair.
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The star further elevated her look by topping it off with an oversized, wide-brimmed black hat that added more classic charm to her look.

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Rihanna stunned in a custom white gown with a dramatic collar, plunging neckline, and flowing train, perfectly paired with white lace-up Manolo Blahnik sandals. Her look was elevated with pearl-encrusted jewelry.
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Rihanna exuded effortless elegance in a chocolate brown ball gown with a sheer lace lingerie-style top and a flowing silk drop waist skirt. Delicate spaghetti straps and an olive-green sash tied into a bow added a chic, sophisticated touch to the look.
![<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">At the Gotham Awards, Rihanna turned heads in a striking bubblegum pink Balenciaga gown, featuring a strapless, sculpted bodice and a voluminous skirt that flowed into a dramatic train.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">At the Gotham Awards, Rihanna turned heads in a striking bubblegum pink Balenciaga gown, featuring a strapless, sculpted bodice and a voluminous skirt that flowed into a dramatic train.</p>](https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/feb/AFP__20251202__2249465563__v12__MidRes__TheGothamAwardsAtCiprianiWallStreetOnDecembe.jpg)
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At the Gotham Awards, Rihanna turned heads in a striking bubblegum pink Balenciaga gown, featuring a strapless, sculpted bodice and a voluminous skirt that flowed into a dramatic train.
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![<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">She paired the look with a feathery pink cap and ruched black leather gloves. For jewelry, she adorned a golden necklace with pink and purple gemstones, teardrop earrings, and a diamond ear cuff.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">She paired the look with a feathery pink cap and ruched black leather gloves. For jewelry, she adorned a golden necklace with pink and purple gemstones, teardrop earrings, and a diamond ear cuff.</p>](https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/feb/rihannabdayfash (1).jpg)
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She paired the look with a feathery pink cap and ruched black leather gloves. For jewelry, she adorned a golden necklace with pink and purple gemstones, teardrop earrings, and a diamond ear cuff.

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The Diamonds singer wore a corset dress with a pink shearling coat at an awards bash. She paired the dramatic outfit with a pink shearling coat.
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Here`s wishing the fashion mogul and pop star a very happy birthday!