A Retrospective on Rihanna’s Daring Red Carpet Style Evolution Over the Years
No one exudes red-carpet elegance quite like Rihanna. The singer has established herself as one of the most stylish women globally, with her wardrobe continually evolving and becoming bolder over time.
Since her rise to fame with the hit song “Pon de Replay” in 2005, the Barbados native has made a mark with her distinctive style choices.
In 2014, Rihanna captured attention in a daring naked dress by Adam Selman at the CFDA Awards, earning the title of Fashion Icon. “Growing up, I didn’t have much access to fashion,” she reflected in her acceptance speech. “But… fashion has always been my armor. I remember thinking as a child, ‘She can defeat me, but she cannot overshadow my outfit.’”
Fast forward to December 2025, and Rihanna showcased elegance and sophistication in a lavender Balenciaga dress at the Gotham Film Awards in New York City, complemented by chic leather gloves.
Continue scrolling to admire Rihanna’s most iconic red carpet moments over the years:
