Pro tip: Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is the perfect place to stock up on celebrity-approved sneaker trends. Last summer, I scored Hailey Bieber's favorite New Balances for under $90. Fast forward to Nordstrom's biggest sale of 2026, and I went straight for Puma Speedcat sneakers well-worn by Bella Hadid, Sophie Turner, and Rihanna.

Over the weekend, the athletic label's best-selling style became the star of Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale. In 1999, Puma Speedcats debuted as fireproof footwear for Formula 1 drivers. Years later, they've acquired It-shoe status with A-listers and sneakerheads alike, while staying true to the low-profile silhouette, suede toe boxes, and racing-inspired striped sidewalls. In 2024, they rose to the highest ranks of popularity, becoming one of fashion search engine Lyst's "hottest items" of the year. Now, thanks to Nordstrom, the shoes are available at a discount of $79.99 (down from $110).

Nordstrom deserves a round of applause for this perfect timing. In the months leading up to the Anniversary Sale, Rihanna and Hadid put Speedcats on everyone's radar again. Before that, last fall, the $100 sneakerinas became RiRi's signature pregnancy-proof shoes. Before the arrival of her third child, Rocki, pink Speedcats seemed to tease her new girl-mom title.

The Grammy winner's exact shade isn't part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale just yet, but by securing a $60 black-and-purple pair, you can channel her affinity for pastel sneakers. But don't wait for the price to drop again: They're selling fast.

Earlier this summer, Hadid arrived at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the same sports car-ready silhouette, tipping her toe into the silver sneaker trend. Sadly, Hadid's Speedcats are still full-price—and tricky to track down in most sizes. However, to compensate for the missing markdown, Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale slashed over $100 off on an equally shiny style from Italian footwear brand P448. Snatch these while you still can, though, because sizes are very limited.

See? The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale wouldn't leave you stranded. While Hadid and Rihanna's exact Puma Speedcats await clearance status, the slim sneaker options are endless. Once ballet-slipper styles pirouette into your cart, peruse chunkier pairs on the opposite end of the trainer spectrum. Take it from Kendall Jenner or Hailey Bieber: More supportive on-sale sneakers from Asics and New Balance are worth the investment, too.

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Jay-Z's final anniversary show at New York's Yankee Stadium started three hours late. But it was certainly worth the wait: On July 12, the rapper ended his sold-out, three-night residency with surprise performances from Beyoncé and Rihanna. For her grand return to center stage, RiRi sang two of her hits in the Beyoncé-approved capri pants trend.

For Jay-Z's "Extra Innings" show, stylist Jahleel Weaver dressed his star client in a skintight chocolate brown leather look from Saint Laurent, which featured a fur-trimmed, off-the-shoulder top and calf-length leggings. Contrasting belly chains, multiple belts, and razor-sharp slingback pumps from Saint Laurent brought the slightly different shades of leather together. (See how it all shone under the stadium spotlights, here.)

The Grammy winner said she "missed this" after singing "Run This Town" With Jay-Z. Her on-stage style was missed just as much.

It's been three long years since Rihanna publicly serenaded her devoted fanbase. She kickstarted her vocal hiatus after performing the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit, "Lift Me Up," during the 2023 Oscars. One year later, she performed at a private wedding (videos of "Umbrella" still went viral).

Rihanna's taste in performance attire has certainly evolved. Back in the day, she preferred baggy over form-fitting outfits (as proven by her 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show jumpsuit from Loewe). However, it's not the first time she has worn leather on stage. At the 2023 Academy Awards, she accessorized her Maison Margiela by John Galliano performance look with dramatic leather opera gloves.

But why capris, you ask? Well, Spring 2026 fashion shows presented no shortage of cropped pants. Ralph Lauren, Proenza Schouler, Dries Van Noten, Maison Margiela, and Carolina Herrera brought the circa-1950s silhouette back.

Celebrities have likewise embraced the trend. Just days earlier, on July 10, Beyoncé wore capris during Jay-Z's debut Yankee Stadium show. Perhaps the "Drunk In Love" singer's pinstripe pair and matching blazer from Giuseppe di Morabito became Rihanna's blueprint.

Beyond the confines of Yankee Stadium, the celebrity style circuit had a capri pant-heavy weekend, too. Charli xcx wore the summer staple before her own surprise show in Brooklyn; Lily Collins and Cynthia Erivo gave the look the tennis-core treatment at Wimbledon 2026; and Zara Larsson danced at Portugal's NOS Alive Festival in a denim pair. Trend takeovers like this warrant a summer shopping spree or two, right?

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Whether she's wearing runway looks or casual clothing, Rihanna's outfits are always enviable. On July 10, the Fenty founder was photographed leaving New York City's Four Seasons wearing gray sweats, which she elevated with some seriously luxe accessories.

The superstar paired dark gray leggings with a baggy gray hoodie, which she wore zipped up over a white T-shirt. In true Rihanna style, the "Umbrella" singer dressed up her day-off look with loud luxury items.

The mom-of-three carried a sold-out Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Fleur De Jais Monogram Canvas 30 Satchel. The monogram-print is a staple style for the fashion house, but Rihanna's bag is a new twist on the classic silhouette—it's adorned with sequins and patches of velvet.

The sparkly style has long since sold out, but trades hands for approximately $3,000 on resale sites.

As if her Louis Vuitton bag wasn't sparkly enough, Rihanna completed her outfit with a pair of Gucci's Castello Embellished Satin Pumps. The satin heels feature an ankle strap, which is also covered in crystals, and retail for $2,600.

Basically, if anyone is still attached to Spring 2026's sportif trend, which combines designer items with casual athleisure pieces, Rihanna just gave the craze her seal of approval.

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Shorts trends might rule celebrity closets right now, but there's no styling rule banning summer jeans outfits. Rising temperatures just require It girls to get a little more creative in the full-length denim department.

For now, VIPs prefer peeling off layers everywhere else, leaving their cigarette and baggy jeans as-is. For Hailey Bieber, this means primarily styling denim with the heeled flip-flops trend. Seriously, she already has ten flip-flops-and-denim outfits under her belt this year.

Then there are Kaia Gerber and Kylie Jenner, staunch supporters of a fresh-from-the-'90s uniform: white tank tops and jeans. Jenner styled the cool-girl combination during so many NBA Finals games, it became a New York Knicks good luck charm. Meanwhile in L.A., Gerber's lacy crop top and backless halter top (which was more shawl than shirt) gave denim dressing lingerie-inspired twists.

Take it from Hollywood's best: As long as your outfit with jeans exposes 60-percent of your figure, you run very little risk of overheating. Sure, you can stash emergency Bermuda shorts in your beach bag. But with the celebrity-approved summer denim hacks below, they'll remain untouched.

Kylie Jenner's Summer Jeans Outfit

Jordyn Woods had her "lucky bag." Kylie Jenner had her NBA Finals jeans. Attending a New York Knicks game in anything other than denim simply wasn't an option. She rotated between vintage Isabel Marant, custom Chrome Hearts, and an under-$300 pair from Taylor Swift-beloved brand EB Denim. On May 6, the indigo bootcut jeans found their rightful place in celebrity row, alongside a heatwave-proof tank top from Guizio.

Hailey Bieber's Summer Jeans Outfit

Did you get déjà vu when Hailey Bieber's date night outfit on May 13 featured jeans and flip-flops? She styled the duo at least weekly last summer. Usually, she'll wear her trusty Toteme thong sandals with Gap or Levi's straight-leg denim. Between her low-rise jeans and $560 kitten heels, the Rhode founder had no issue staying cool in L.A.

Miley Cyrus's Summer Jeans Outfit

That same night, Miley Cyrus doubled up on denim for her first Dior fashion show. She brushed elbows with Sabrina Carpenter and Anya Taylor-Joy in a Canadian tuxedo straight out of the early aughts. Together, her button-down and patchwork jeans would set anyone back over $4,000. Luckily for Cyrus's fans, you can recreate her light-wash look with wallet-friendly help from Gap, Levi's, or both.

Kaia Gerber's Summer Jeans Outfit

Yes, indigo was Fall 2025's leading shade of denim. But on May 18, Kaia Gerber's borderline black jeans felt surprisingly summer appropriate with her Chanel Maxi Flap Bag, ballet flats, and backless halter top from L.A.-based label All My Love. Being so low-slung and wide-leg automatically made the dark-wash bottoms more seasonal, too.

Kim Kardashian's Summer Jeans Outfit

Kim Kardashian owes Gucci a thank-you note for bringing her WAG persona to life at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Demna dressed his longtime friend in a leather racing suit, a backless Cruise 2027 dress, and his iconic recreation of the Gucci G-string dress.

Before all of those serves, Kardashian and Gucci's style race started with the flared denim trend. She tucked a lacy, semi-sheer camisole into their high-rise waistband, which defied paddock dress codes while beating the Monaco heat.

Olivia Rodrigo's Summer Jeans Outfit

Low-rise jeans played a major part in building the girly, '90s twee-type aesthetic of Olivia Rodrigo's new album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love. They even kept her cool during a surprise Coachella performance with Addison Rae. On June 10, she arrived at Jimmy Kimmel Live! in almost identical denim, but not before trading her peony pink bra top for the graphic tee trend.

Rihanna's Summer Jeans Outfit

During the season's last NBA Finals game, the New York Knicks brought the heat to the San Antonio Spurs' turf. Back home, Rihanna held down the fort in a less-than-traditional Canadian tuxedo. Rihanna's summer jeans tapped into the capri pants trend, clinging to her calves instead of her ankles. Not only were they the cooler option (both literally and figuratively), the capris shined a spotlight on her lace-up stilettos.

Taylor Swift's Summer Jeans Outfit

Not just any denim trend could last an overnight recording session with Taylor Swift in New York City. Eight hours of who knows what were no match for her barrel-leg jeans on June 15. Then, the pop star reunited with the block-heel sandal trend in sold-out Gucci heels. Coordinating their chestnut brown color to her Guest In Residence polo felt more seasonal than say, the black The Row sandals she wore with a bridal-white peplum button-down in May.

Classic, goes-with-everything black bags are the backbone of any fashion girl's closet. But mine barely see the summer sun—especially now, when color trends from butter yellow to strawberry red keep drenching 2026's buzziest It bags. VIPs are banishing their basic black bags, too.

I started surveilling a color story shift the moment Rihanna traded neutral-tinted totes for the lemon yellow trend. The sunshine-y shade atop Dior's Dracula Book tote won RiRi over last summer, but by April 2026, lemon also coated her Dior Saddle bag. Within weeks, Taylor Swift debuted a new Lady Dior cut from the same sold-out, yellow cloth.

Of course, Dua Lipa's Ferragamo Hug and Alexandra Leclerc's Jacquemus Valérie are available in plain neutrals. Picking strawberry red and mint green instead gave both silhouettes Euro summer makeovers. How fitting for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and the F1 Monaco Grand Prix.

Black bags haven't completely abandoned summer's style scene. Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift all adore Dior's black Cigale bag, for instance. Then again, only the butter yellow Cigale caught Sabrina Carpenter's eye. Ahead, see which color trends are getting A-listers out of their black bag comfort zone. Teaser: Dior's take on lemon yellow is leading the charge.

The Lemon Yellow Bag Color Trend

Months after this specific shade of yellow dominated Spring 2026 fashion shows from Celine, McQueen, Loewe, and Dries Van Noten, lemon found its rightful place on Rihanna's shoulder. Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson sculpted its Dracula-branded body from the same canary color as her matching Book Tote.

The Butter Yellow Bag Color Trend

Contrary to Hailey Bieber's "played out" claim, butter yellow shows no signs of melting away. Before the color trend opened Dior's Cruise 2027 show, Sabrina Carpenter styled an unreleased naked dress with a pastel Cigale Bag. Its envelope-style body and teardrop-shaped bow matched the muted hue of Selena Gomez's sweatpants and Gigi Hadid's summer cardigan.

The Strawberry Red Bag Color Trend

Strawberry red has blossomed in every section of Dua Lipa's summer closet, especially her accessories. During the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the "Houdini" singer offset her grape purple two-piece with Ferragamo's East-West Hug Bag.

Subtle blue undertones set the sold-out shade apart from its tomato counterparts. (Similar-tinted styles worn by Daisy Edgar-Jones, Katie Holmes, and Lawrence confirm it's indeed of the berry variety.) The Ferragamo find is also available in tomato, though.

The Metallic Gold Bag Color Trend

I had to do a double-take once Kendall Jenner's airport outfit graced my Instagram feed on June 4: Styling a carry-on as bold as The Row's metallic gold Margaux felt so unlike her. Any hopes to remain incognito at JFK Airport went out the window, thanks to the duffle's striped, glossy sheen. It was a very distant cousin to her more minimalist The Row totes, including the Marlo, Henri, and Park.

Why did Jenner go gold now? Knowing her, gilded bags on Rabanne, Michael Kors, Schiaparelli, and Roberto Cavalli's recent runways could've influenced the switch.

The Mint Green Bag Color Trend

Alexandra Leclerc's Jacquemus Valérie Bag shined so bright at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, I initially assumed its leather was white. Zooming in on the top-handle proved it was actually mint green.

Dior, Armani Privé, Chanel, Valentino, and Miu Miu also reimagined the pastel for summer styling. Whether Leclerc took cues from the runway or Taylor Swift, Kate Hudson, Sadie Sink, or Sarah Pidgeon remains a mystery.

The Lavender Bag Color Trend

McKenna Grace's Formula 1 outfits doubled as a Scooby Doo teaser—she's set to play Daphne in Netflix's upcoming live-action film. The actress's red beachy waves weren't her only homage to her character. Her Loop Shoulder Bag from Kate Spade New York sampled Daphne's signature lavender shade. Similar pastel purses starred in Zimmermann, Giambattista Balli, Stella McCartney, and Prada's recent runway shows, but Grace's exact shoulder style is on-sale for $250.

The Bubblegum Pink Bag Color Trend

At the New York City preview of hew new Miu Miu Select Collection, Joey King told Marie Claire the Italian label helps her "be more playful with what I wear every day." Maybe that's exactly what empowered her to pair her suede skirt set with the bubblegum pink Vivant Nappa Leather Bag. The uptick in Barbie pink purses in Bottega Veneta, Fendi, and Maison Margiela's latest collections confirmed peony has an equally-girly rival.

The Peony Pink Bag Color Trend

Earlier this year, celebrities were smart not to underestimate the silly little pouch trend. Spring's small but mighty hero item graced Prada, Valentino, and Loewe's latest catwalks.

Elle Fanning's days-old take on the discreet, drawstring tote could've joined Hollywood's garden of peony-tinted pieces. Olivia Rodrigo's babydoll dress, Jennifer Lawrence's easy pants, and Bella Hadid's gingham capris matched The Row's not-quite-rose shade of pink.

Days later, Elle's older sister, Dakota Fanning, paired the heeled flip-flops trend with a burgundy pouch. It's no surprise she channeled her sibling's personal style—Dakota's thongs also earned Elle's endorsement years prior.

Rihanna's pro-jumpsuit stance has never been a secret. She adores the one-and-done silhouette so much, she wore Loewe's take during her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. Three years later, track pant-esque stripes on her sporty jumpsuit scored her yet another style touchdown.

Paparazzi spotted Rihanna wearing her burgundy, rich-mom outfit during a Beverly Hills shopping trip on June 24. Skipping her signature baggy blazer and denim uniform took the stress out of summer styling. But Rihanna wasn't wearing your average utilitarian jumpsuit, complete with cargo pockets and bulky belts.

Her strapless, elasticized neckline and extra-wide-leg bottoms put comfort above all else. Turns out, the jumpsuit is releasing soon from Rihanna's own loungewear label, Savage x Fenty. Then, its raspberry-dyed velour sampled summer's sportif trend ever so slightly. Peony pink stripes stretched all the way up her legs Adidas-style, even onto the bandeau-esque bodice. Suddenly, the jumpsuit took a track pants turn.

Jennifer Lawrence, Brooke Shields, Margot Robbie, and Gracie Abrams all sported vertically striped pants this season. Both outward-facing bands stopped before streaking their shirts like Rihanna's, though.

Much like the pregnancy-proof track pants Rihanna styled last September, each hemline was short enough to showcase her third pair of Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoes.

The ballet sneakers feature the same crinkle-effect uppers, Nike's cream-colored Swoosh, and waffle-cleated soles as her chocolate brown and ivory Moon Shoes—except in summer's peony-tinted color trend. To finish, the Grammy winner accessorized with rose-tinted Louis Vuitton sunglasses, a yellow gold necklace stack from The Back Vault x David Webb, and bezeled stud earrings.

Bodysuits have stood the test of time on pop stars' wardrobe racks, but for Rihanna, jumpsuits are more reliable. They've been attached at the hip since 2007, reuniting on 2010s red carpets, during her second pregnancy, and in leopard-print pajama form at Giorgio Baldi in 2024.

Should the "Stay" singer be in the market for more, spring shows from Zimmermann, Dries Van Noten, Hermès, Mugler, and her beloved Alaïa have twisted the '90s trademark on its head.

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The Lady Dior. The Saddle Bag. The Book Tote. The Cigale Bag. That last Dior hero item only debuted on the Spring 2026 runway, but it's well on its way to Lady Dior-levels of approval.

Before Jonathan Anderson unveiled his first collection as Dior's creative director last October, fashion people wondered how he would reimagine the most iconic house codes. First, he stamped every single style with Dior's original lowercase logo. Then, he gave the Book Tote a more literal makeover, trading the Toile de Jouy Sauvage motif for actual book covers. Last but not least, the grand finale: never-before-seen accessories like the Cigale Bag joined the Spring 2026 lineup.

The designer's take on the one-strap bag trend appeared in more shades and finishes than any other Anderson-era purse, including black, burgundy, peony pink, terracotta alligator, and even Himalayan croc. Each version brought its Fall 1952 namesake—Christian Dior's equally architectural "La Cigale" dress—back to life as a strong yet graceful It bag.

Anderson told Business of Fashion the Cigale is one of his "favorite dresses in history," setting high expectations for its accessory conversion. "I was never going to start Dior without referring to it, because for me, it is one of the greatest feats of engineering in terms of a dress." A press release further revealed he was especially inspired by the tea-length dress's "fitted bodice, full moiré skirt, and pronounced pleats."

As the eye scans the silhouette, the Cigale Bag mirrors the artifact's structural, lean-to-voluminous evolution. The dress—which also influenced former lead designers like Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chuiri—is proof a reference this timeless will never run the risk of feeling overdone.

Before the Cigale became a pop star essential, Monica Barbaro and Greta Lee styled the trapezoidal, top-handle tote in Dior's Paris Fashion Week front row. Lee modeled the bag's metal-ring bow beneath sky blue leather, a Spring 2026 color trend that didn't make it on the runway. Then, fellow brand ambassador Barbaro gave the peony pink Cigale an off-the-catwalk close-up.

Within minutes, the One Night Only star's bag took center stage in Anderson's debut fashion show. Fashion people in the front row probably didn't put two and two together that quickly. But before long, constant Cigale sightings were guaranteed.

Within weeks, Dior Cigale became a fixture of pop star fashion. Ariana Grande was absent from Anderson's first womenswear front row, but clearly, she and her stylist, Law Roach, watched from afar. The black Cigale modernized the Grammy winner's vintage-heavy Dior collection in the midst of her Wicked: For Good press tour.

By wearing the new Dior design in New York City, Grande gave fans a closer look at the Cigale's hidden logo. Two silver or yellow gold grommets atop the back of the bag kept the singular, short strap structured. One of the oversize eyelets doubled as the "O" in Dior.

A few months later, the Dior Cigale was noticeably absent from January's Couture Spring 2026 show. But it didn't skip Couture Week altogether. The night after Rihanna RSVP'd "yes" to Anderson's latest showing, she flaunted the shrunken Small Cigale all around Paris.

Its envelope-style body and petal-like bow seemed to be about half the size of Grande's version. What used to be matte, smooth, and texture-free suddenly became super glossy atop croc-embossed leather. Even the top-handle strap changed from calfskin to chainlink. Perhaps this was a custom gift from Anderson to brand ambassador RiRi.

Don't miss the quilted tote behind the "Stay" singer's Cigale. That's Anderson's quilted Crunchy Bag, which she owns in two sizes and three shades.

It seems Anderson enlisted the help of Rihanna to tease the Dior Cigale's next era. The one-strap bag returned throughout the Fall 2026 fashion show, but the folded, now-recognizable leather looked more eccentric than ever. Neutral Cigales remained an everyday celebrity staple, but powder blue croc, dark green lizard, and pebbled polka-dotted leather fit for maximalists joined the roster, too.

By mid-May's Cruise 2027 show, Dior added leading color trend to its ever-expanding palette Cigale palette: butter yellow. Who better to present it than Sabrina Carpenter, a pro-butter It girl since 2024? The "Nonsense" singer's naked dress and pastel Cigale were shade-matched to perfection. Even her bow-tied mules got the butter yellow memo.

The Dior Cigale is collecting It colors left and right, but in the end, it's Hollywood's most beloved black bag of 2026. Everybody needs one, even Taylor Swift. One month after the pop star fueled Toy Story 5 soundtrack rumors with Anderson's Pixar ball-yellow Lady Dior, the black Cigale third-wheeled Swift's date night at the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

As if the Dior Cigale wasn't enviable enough, more endorsements from Jennifer Lawrence, Karlie Kloss, and Charli xcx proved it's already becoming a status symbol. Right now, an in-person appointment is required to get your hands on the Cigale. Spring 2026 shades will currently set you back $4,900 or $5,500, depending on small or medium sizing. The price tags for exotic Fall 2026 finishes remain a mystery, however.

The nine-month-old Dior Cigale already has all the makings of a collector's item: Its shape is effortlessly chic, its craftsmanship top-tier, and its shoppable status just elusive enough. Fashion people of yesteryear likely used those exact truths when introducing the Lady Dior, Saddle, and Book Totes. Welcome to the family, Cigale.

Taylor Swift gives me football outfit pointers. Kylie Jenner's courtside style provides play-by-plays for sporting my NBA team's colors. But now, with the FIFA World Cup in full swing, my soccer outfits need a fashion girl-turned-fan to source for inspiration.

The World Cup follows the same four-year schedule as the Olympics, but between Major League Soccer and the Premiere League, there's always a game going on. That said, the last two years of matches—and the celebrities cheering from said stands—promised my summer 2026 closet was stocked with World Cup watch party outfits.

Back in July 2024, Rihanna gave up her seat at the Paris Olympics for the AC Milan vs. Manchester City soccer game at Yankee Stadium. Her sports jersey set didn't root for a specific team, rather her favorite fashion brands: Puma, Loewe, Bottega Veneta, and Miu Miu. By 2025, denim trends became staples at stadiums from Wales to L.A. Blake Lively supported her husband's soccer team, Wrexkham A.F.C., in baggy jeans, stuffed into Valentino Rockstud boots. Meanwhile, Kendall Jenner rooted for the Los Angeles Football Club in Khaite's straight-leg style and a Phoebe Philo bomber jacket.

I've never attended a professional soccer game before, but I'm ready for my first World Cup watch party this weekend with these A-listers as my guide.

Keep scrolling for the 8 best soccer outfits from VIP fans, ranging from WAGs like Victoria Beckham to Natalie Portman, co-founder of Angel City Football Club. If any of them attend the 2026 World Cup, I'll need a whole new vision board before the Knockout Stage.

Jennifer Garner's Soccer Outfit

Jennifer Garner takes soccer styling very seriously. She's an investor in the Angel City Football Club, after all. On the off chance her women's team loses, she makes sure her outfit is an easy win.

Four years ago, the 13 Going On 30 actor danced in the white jeans trend, a beige T-shirt, and Loewe's $1,100 Ballet Runner 2.0 sneaker. She looked so chic, fans hardly even noticed the 2-0 final score.

Natalie Portman's Soccer Outfit

Since ACFC co-founder Natalie Portman established her game-day uniform, she hasn't dared challenge it. During the June 2023 match-up between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont Foot, she was spotted in a white button-down, a gray blazer, and mid-wash jeans. Two months later, she repeated almost the entire look.

Olivia Rodrigo's Soccer Outfit

Olivia Rodrigo fell for soccer years before Spotify decorated FC Barcelona’s jerseys with her logo last month. "I went to my first European football game a few years ago, and it was just the most electric, wonderful environment," she told Vogue of a Nov. 2024 battle between Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC.

She walked the field in a suede, mustard yellow pea coat from Miu Miu, stacked over a polka-dot, little black dress. Sneaker trends were no match for her beloved Frye Campus 14L Boots. The same knee-highs in chestnut brown graced Spotify's Instagram grid in May.

Rihanna's Soccer Outfit

Rihanna and the jersey trend go way back—to 2013, to be specific. Over the years, she's scored versions from the Chicago Bulls, the Indianapolis Colts, Paris Saint-Germain, mountain biking's Scott Racing Team, and even Savage x Fenty's limited-edition Super Bowl style.

Two years ago, her most subtle jersey—a black-and-white one from Loewe—joined her at Yankee Stadium's AC Milan vs. Manchester City match. The rest of her soccer outfit did most of the talking, including two Miu Miu mini skirts, Bottega Veneta's Solstice Bag, and sold-out Fenty x Puma Avanti sneakers. Their sidewall swoops return atop $100 Puma Speedcats, should you be a fan of RiRi's strawberry-red and white color combination.

Blake Lively's Soccer Outfit

Does being married to someone who owns a soccer team make you a WAG? I'd say so. Once Ryan Reynolds purchased the Welsh soccer club Wrexham A.F.C., Lively became the team's good luck charm. When she attended a game in April 2025, the team defeated the Charlton Athletic FC by a landslide.

The Gossip Girl alum never steers too far from her personal style in the stands. Her checkered button-down, white tank top, ripped jeans, and lace-up Valentino boots would've looked right at home in New York City, too.

Kendall Jenner's Soccer Outfit

The Kardashian-Jenner family has been soccer fans for years. Kim Kardashian's son, Saint West, adores the sport so much, he joined his mom in Nike's 2026 World Cup campaign.

In April 2025, Kendall Jenner represented her family at the Concacaf Champions Cup in L.A. She went full cool-girl mode in a leather bomber jacket, straight-leg jeans, and the ballet sneaker trend.

Victoria Beckham's Soccer Outfit

Victoria Beckham met David Beckham at a 1997 Manchester United match: "The fact that I went to the games really was just to kind of…some would say stalk him," she said in the Beckham documentary. Since then, she's become one of the sport's most iconic figures. During her early WAG days, she sported itty-bitty graphic tees, even tinier micro shorts, and more often than not, a five-figure Hermès Birkin bag.

Two decades later, her soccer style has taken a rich-mom turn. Since David Beckham purchased the Inter Miami team in 2018, Victoria has stayed true to oversize blazers, high-waisted trousers, and the occasional skirt set. Hermès Birkins are still her preferred plus-ones, though.

The status symbol stayed home from April 2026's Inter Miami vs. Austin FC game, but her white suit was so sleek, she didn't need it.

The straight-leg jeans I wore to watch the Knicks defeat the Spurs on June 10 belonged on celebrity row. Denim was Game 4's unofficial dress code, but that's not to say my favorite fashion girls all looked identical. Almost every style slam dunk put another summer denim trend on the jumbotron.

Jeans at a basketball game? Not exactly groundbreaking, I know. There might've been as many jeans as Knicks T-shirts inside Madison Square Garden last night—and for good reason. VIPs didn't think once about adjusting their easy-breezy bottoms. Every last ounce of energy went toward cheering on the Knicks' record-breaking win.

Taylor Swift had no issues screaming, jumping, and storming the Garden's court in the black jeans trend. (The same wouldn't have been said of a little white dress or mini skirt.) She sourced Area—the New York-based brand behind her winning 2024 Super Bowl jeans—for a high-rise, straight-leg pair.

Horizontal slits across each thigh made the sold-out style even more seasonal. Swift's cheeky "Stevie Knicks" baby tee, a quilted crossbody bag from Dior, and Versace sandals gave her black jeans trend the Knicks treatment. Earlier this season, Margot Robbie wore her dark-wash denim with Chanel, while Blake Lively's pair dressed down the ultimate summer trench.

Swift's courtside companion, Este Haim, chose jeans with cut-outs, too. She earned extra points for tracking down a rare Maison Margiela pair, decorated with duct tape from hip-to-hem.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were just a few seats away from Swift, wearing twice as much denim. Chrome Hearts (the power couple's favorite L.A. label for Knicks games) provided custom Knicks-coded outfits. Jenner, for one, continued her tank top tradition in the cuffed jeans trend. She's the latest It girl to roll up her hems over her heels, following Anya Taylor-Joy, Jenna Ortega, and Rihanna.

The brand's leading house code (gothic crosses) turned orange and cobalt blue atop her denim. This color combination continued on her matching jean jacket, too. Chrome Hearts recreated Jenner's Canadian tuxedo for Chalamet, except in slightly baggier silhouettes.

Even beyond the confines of MSG, celebrities celebrated the Knicks' win in denim, their new mascot. Rihanna didn't join her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, in the front row, but she took part in the post-game festivities. Paparazzi spotted the Grammy winner in indigo denim from collar-to-calf.

Her buttoned jean jacket and capri pants were shade-matched to perfection. The cropped bottoms clung to her figure, much like Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez's takes on the trend. RiRi didn't style a single splash of blue or orange—not even in the accessory department. Instead, she revived her affinity for bag duos with a strawberry-red Fendi Baguette and a black leather tote.

Meanwhile, Tate McRae snuck out of her MSG suite in the white jeans trend. The 22-year-old stayed true to bootcut denim with a subtle flare. The low-rise jeans could've been on loan from Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, or Sarah Pidgeon's summer closets. But she had something her fellow fashion girls didn't: a Knicks-branded T-shirt and Loewe's Large Amazona Bag, both in cobalt blue.

Jenner is the only It girl on this list with season tickets to the Knicks' NBA Finals run. Every time she's worn jeans while courtside, her boyfriend's hometown team won. I don't think that's a coincidence.

In reality, it's unclear if the summer staple has any effect on the results of each Finals game. Wearing denim is one way to support the Knicks, whether you're watching from the front row, or the comfort of your couch. It's worth mentioning Jenner—and her favorite denim trend—was noticeably absent from Game 3 on June 8. Then, the Knicks' 13-game winning streak ended. That can't happen again.

No offense to my hometown team, the Milwaukee Bucks: I still wish I was born a New York Knicks fan. With the Knicks in their first NBA Finals since 1999, no one can deny they're the It team to watch right now. It's about time fans of other NBA teams made the switch to the orange-and-blue side—if not because of the Knicks' current 2-0 record in the finals, then at least for the front-row fashion.

The industry's best have brought their A-game to Madison Square Garden's front row for decades. Long before Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet became the team's good luck charms, Beyoncé and Rihanna saved their best early-2000s street style for season tickets. Both pop stars preferred their Knicks picks with a side of denim.

Sure, the Knicks haven't won a championship since 1973, but the sartorial slam dunks are still on a winning streak. Better yet, each season continues to showcase the sportiest trends celebrities have to offer. In the 2000s, skinny jeans reigned supreme. By the 2010s, leather boots click-clacked all over the court. Now, elevated basics are unmissable at the Knicks' home and away games.

The New York Knicks are unstoppable at the 2026 NBA Finals so far—and so are their most loyal fashion girl fans. Ahead, see the 10 best celebrity courtside looks still inspiring Knicks season ticket-holders and newfound fans alike.

Beyoncé's Courtside Outfit at a 2005 Knicks Game

It's been 11 years since Beyoncé's last New York Knicks game. Her front-row outfits were guaranteed to steal the show when she used to attend, though. In Jan. 2005, she helped her hometown team, the Houston Rockets, distract the Knicks in a tan fur-trimmed poncho, distressed jeans, and metallic cowboy boots.

Rihanna's Courtside Outfit at a 2006 Knicks Game

Rihanna's argyle sweater and denim mini skirt brought quintessential 2006 style to a Knicks vs. Miami Heat game. She wore the nostalgic set with stark white leggings, suede knee-high boots, and a newsboy cap, of course. Cut-outs up each side of her sleeveless knit proved she's never been afraid of showing some skin.

Kim Kardashian's Courtside Outfit at a 2011 Knicks Game

It seems Kylie Jenner asked Kim Kardashian for style advice before making her Knicks debut. Both sisters have defied MSG's bag policy with Hermès Birkins on their arms. Kardashian's gunmetal tote just happened to be three times the size of Jenner's Birkin 30. The status symbol was so oversize, it could've carried an entire basketball. To finish, Kardashian stacked thigh-high boots beneath a super-studded Burberry trench coat. Petition for Jenner to pull every separate out of storage, please.

Zendaya's Courtside Outfit at a 2016 Knicks Game

Zendaya only has one New York Knicks game under her belt, but her skinny jeans outfit certainly made it a night to remember. In Nov. 2016, Z fully embraced an edgier way of dressing. That's why she arrived at MSG in a black leather jacket, a matching choker necklace, and pointy, lace-up boots. Fans rarely saw her Chanel Flap Bag out and about after the Knicks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Katie Holmes's Courtside Outfit at a 2017 Knicks Game

In 2017, Katie Holmes was as loyal to skinny jeans as she was the New York Knicks. She kept up the tradition in February against the Denver Nuggets, but even with black leather boots and a monogrammed tomato red bag from Gucci, her team lost.

Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner's Courtside Outfits at a 2017 Knicks Game

Just when I thought I couldn't adore Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner more, I found out they were devoted Knicks girls in 2017. Bieber (née Baldwin) traded her clean-girl aesthetic for a sportif crop top and track pants. Meanwhile, Jenner kept it laid-back and luxe in an off-the-shoulder white top, matching jeans, and over-the-knee boots.

Bella Hadid's Courtside Outfit at a 2017 Knicks Game

In 2017, Bella Hadid was as spirited a Knicks fan as Spike Lee. She regularly traded stilettos for basketball sneakers, so she could have full range of motion when cheering on her team. At this 2017 game, the supermodel dressed down her metallic silver Hermès Birkin with high-top Air Jordans.

Kaia Gerber's Courtside Outfit at a 2019 Knicks Game

Much like Hadid, Kaia Gerber's courtside style wasn't too far a departure from her everyday rotation. In 2019, she blended a business-casual blazer and turtleneck with straight-leg jeans and the white sneakers trend.

Selena Gomez's Courtside Outfit at a 2025 Knicks Game

Some of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's first sightings as a couple were at Knicks games. Now that they're married, their front-row style has fused into one. Last fall, Gomez bundled up in a suede coat at Madison Square Garden, so Blanco followed suit.

Kylie Jenner's Courtside Outfit at a 2026 Knicks Game

The prince and princess of Madison Square Garden can't stop, won't stop winning on celebrity row. Kylie Jenner doesn't always sport the Knicks' team colors, but when she does, she and Timothée Chalamet look more in sync than ever.

Early last month, the Kylie Cosmetics founder Knicks-ified her tank top and jeans outfit with bright orange Miu Miu mules and a navy blue croc-embossed Hermès Birkin. Knowing Jenner, she probably played a part in securing Chalamet's leather jacket, too.

I'll be watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup from my couch instead of New Jersey's MetLife stadium. But I still plan on dressing the part in the sports jersey trend. Catch me at my local World Cup watch party recreating Rihanna's June 7 sports jersey outfit.

Rihanna could've worn A$AP Rocky's merch to his 2026 Governors Ball Music Festival concert. Instead, she kept me on my toes by wearing a chocolate brown version of Peyton Manning's #18 Colts jersey. The fresh-from-the-locker-room find was just oversize enough while keeping the structure of its V-shaped neckline and short sleeves. That's the work of British-based, 2021 LVMH Prize finalist, Conner Ives.

Rihanna didn't need to tuck her signed Colts jersey into her black, knee-length skirt. Ives attached the two, "creating a unique silhouette that is oversized on the upper and fitted on the legs," his notes revealed.

Intricate, stretchy shirring decorated everything in between the pencil skirt's elastic waistband and scalloped hemline. That texture is exactly what made the Grammy winner's jersey look so glossy. Had the VIP-beloved designer linked the shirt with a smooth jeans trend, it wouldn't have felt nearly as on-brand for the singer. (She loves experimenting with matte and shiny styles, after all.)

If the two-piece-turned-dress feels as cozy as it looks, Ives reconstructed it with jerseys from the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, and more.

She doubled down on interesting finishes with the cult-collected Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe sneaker. She owns the circa-March 2025 ballet sneakers in off-white and cinnamon brown. This time, she chose the latter, which sharpened the nylon, crinkle-effect uppers and Nike's ivory Swoosh. I suspect this It-shoe collaboration will dominate World Cup stadiums from here to Canada and Mexico this summer.

Here's where my Rihanna recreation might get a little tricky. The fashion girl carried one of her most extravagant Louis Vuitton bags: the Speedy P9 25. At first glance, it might seem like a classic Speedy, complete with a monogrammed duffle and nude top-handle straps. Zoom in, and you'll see the entire zip-top body is sculpted from croc-embossed leather, raising its price tag to $48,500.

While I never pegged her for an Indianapolis Colts fan, Rihanna has been pro-sports jersey as streetwear for years. Two years ago, she attended the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix in Chicago Bulls jersey, alongside a black cargo skirt and Gucci horsebit bag. Months later, a royal blue Scott Racing Team jersey widened her horizons into mountain biking territory.

That said, it's only a matter of time before World Cup-branded pieces join Rihanna's summer rotation. FIFA collaborations with Puma and Nike (two of her favorite sneaker labels) promise she has plenty of options to choose from.

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Plot twist: Rihanna vouched for a new It sneaker without Fenty x Puma tags. She's the latest VIP backing the Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe alongside Dua Lipa and Jacob Elordi: first by debuting a pair two weeks ago, then styling the retro ballet sneakers in a second shade with her trench coat outfit on May 31.

Rihanna and her two-month-old trainers spent Sunday in New York City, where Nike x Jacquemus sneakers currently reign supreme. She sourced the French atelier's fourth collection with Nike for the newest (and most nostalgic) Moon Shoes. Then, the "Stay" singer stacked them beneath straight-leg jeans, a white button-down, a classic camel trench coat, and a Miu Miu baseball cap.

Everything celebrities know and love about the cult-classics returned on Rihanna's Spring 2026 model, including ruched, crinkle-effect nylon uppers, Nike's cream-colored ivory Swoosh, Jacquemus-branded tongues, and waffle-cleated soles sculpted from recycled Nike Grind rubber. The brand's "torpedo" silhouette—which captured the low-profile charm of sneakerinas—traded the last launch's butter yellow and tomato red tints for a rich cinnamon brown. In March, the Grammy winner's exact color sold for $180, but now, prepare to spend $450 or higher.

In a matter of weeks, Rihanna went from having just a few Jacquemus looks under her belt, to sporting two shades from the brand's best-selling collaboration. On May 16, she coupled the same Miu Miu baseball cap with new, ecru Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoes. The monochrome Swoop, shoelaces, and nylon sidewalls made them a touch more understated than her brown pair. Zoom in, and you'll still see Jacquemus's emblem and Nike's arrow clear as day.

Rihanna's burgundy everyday bag added one more designer to the mix: Dior. She chose the quilted, circa-Spring 2026 Crunchy Bag she's worn on repeat since late April. Much like her Moon Shoes, she owns the part-shoulder-style, part-oversize-clutch in burgundy and emerald green.

Nike and Jacquemus have been on a roll since their initial summer 2022 collaboration. At the time, designer Simon Jacquemus "wanted to create a collection that reinterprets athletic women's sportswear in a minimal way," according to a press release. The first line drew inspiration from '90s Nike campaigns, anchored by re-imaginings of the Nike Air Humara sneaker. One year later, the Air Force 1 and Nike ACG Terra sneakers became the stars of the labels' reunion.

The Moon Shoe collaboration landing didn't occur until Sept. 2025. Almost 55 years after Bill Bowerman hand-built the sneaker for 1972's U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Jacquemus saw an opportunity "to write a new story and reinterpret it in our own way." Drawn to the shoe's ability to be "timeless yet modern in its simplicity and execution," the designer reintroduced its retro look in red, peony pink, yellow, black, cobalt blue, and more.

Dua Lipa and Blackpink's Lisa were quick to sample the butter, almost white shade; Jacob Elordi hasn't stopped styling them in bright red; and now, RiRi put a brand-new Moon Shoe on fashion's ballet sneaker radar. Talk about a Hollywood-wide takeover.

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I haven't pliéd behind a ballet barre since college, but I think about Capezio slippers almost every day. Today's biggest shoe trends all channel the whimsy of twirling to Tchaikovsky, from high-vamp flats to dainty Mary Janes. But the most stage-worthy of them all is the ballet sneaker trend, according to my favorite It girls.

This time last year, the ballet sneaker trend—featuring rounded toe boxes and almost-invisible soles—declared itself the Misty Copeland of must-have shoes. Even during a season where chunky dad-core trainers reigned supreme, they made a spellbinding debut on Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber's shoe racks. To no surprise, the sneakerinas assemblé-d into my closet faster than you could say Swan Lake.

The same thing happened to my go-to VIPs for styling inspiration. Bieber, a former ballerina herself, belongs to Miu Miu's ballet sneaker company—and has since October. Just last month, she endorsed the white sneaker revival in a $900 pirouette-proof pair. Weeks later, Billie Eilish took Celine's $900 version center stage at the red carpet premiere of her tour documentary, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway and Olivia Rodrigo have yet to dance with ballet sneakers over $100, thanks to Adidas.

Timothée Chalamet might disagree, but if an art form is still actively influencing fashion trends, there's no fighting to "keep this thing alive." A-listers and I even have the strength of spring fashion shows behind us. Ballet sneaker outfits dominated Dries Van Noten, Versace, Prada, and Fendi's runways.

The best part about this It shoe? Experience in ballet isn't required to pull off a ballet sneaker outfit. So, make sure to stretch, slip on your metaphorical tutu, and take cues from the six center stage-worthy outfits ahead.

Olivia Rodrigo's Ballet Sneaker Trend Outfit

Adidas Tokyos were originally created for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, but you'd think a ballerina had them sculpted just for her, pointe shoe-style. Jennifer Lawrence initially put their slipper-adjacent silhouette on my radar last spring. Then, by the time my white-and-red sneakers arrived, Olivia Rodrigo styled cobalt blue Tokyos beneath the cigarette jeans trend and a white tank top.

Giving up her gumsole treads for blink-and-you'll-miss-them bottoms was huge for the longtime Adidas Samba supporter. Naturally, I was convinced to try a pair, too.

Hailey Bieber's Ballet Sneaker Trend Outfit

Hailey Bieber has been a Miu Miu girl for years. So, when Miuccia Prada presented her sneakerinas in April 2025, Bieber was first in line. She walked away with the Plume Suede Sneakers in navy blue, featuring branded gumsoles and stark white shoelaces.

The Rhode founder even went a little method the last two times she wore them. For each outfit, she took ballet sneakers for a spin alongside oversize outerwear and biker shorts fresh from a dancer's post-rehearsal duffle.

Rihanna's Ballet Sneaker Trend Outfit

Months before Prada's sneakerinas starred in Harry Styles's "Aperture" music video, Rihanna looked posh in the $1,050 peony pink pair. It's like the Italian label crafted them just for the girl mom—in fact, they were the first shoes she publicly wore after welcoming her first daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, into the world. Because of her, I shade-matched my pink sneakerinas to the satin hair scarf trend.

Vittoria Ceretti's Ballet Sneaker Trend Outfit

My off-duty spring outfits didn't look that different from model Vittoria Ceretti's this season. Sure, her trench coat is Chanel, she carried a four-figure Hermès Kelly Pochette, and Prada designed her chocolate brown sneakers. But I, too, adore channeling a post-rehearsal dancer in baggy sweatpants and sneakerinas. I'll just complete my homage with under-$200 trainers from Reformation, while saving up for her $1,120 Prada pair, of course.

Anne Hathaway's Ballet Sneaker Trend Outfit

Reuniting with Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2 really brought out Anne Hathaway's maximalist side last month. She also influenced me to mix ballet sneakers and the animal-print trend into one hybrid It shoe. Better yet, she did just that with $100 zebra-striped sneakerinas from Adidas. They shared the same slim silhouette as Rodrigo and Jennifer Lawrence's Tokyos. Two-tone color combinations traded places with a pony-hair print and metallic silver stripes, though.

Billie Eilish's Ballet Sneaker Trend Outfit

My fellow dancers can't deny the French-girl charm that ballet sneakers emit. It seems that's exactly what won Billie Eilish over in late April 2026. She chose Celine's $900 Flat Sneaker, complete with black grosgrain sidewalls, and ivory-trimmed, leather toe boxes. If I lived in Paris, I'd be running errands, taking adult dance classes, and grabbing dinner in these beauties.

Fashion girls are getting so creative with how they flaunt fresh pedicures this summer. Selena Gomez's toe-ring sandals directed all eyes toward her nude polish; Mindy Kaling's French toes were unmissable through PVC Christian Louboutins; and on May 28, a sliver of Halle Berry's pedicure pushed through lace-up corset pumps. And yes, those are a thing.

The sidewalk outside The TODAY Show belonged to Berry on Thursday afternoon—and rightfully so. She strutted onto set in a full McQueen outfit, down to her $1,290 Lexie Slingback pumps. She pulled off the unconventional heels with ease, even the curved "Horn" stilettos and itty-bitty peep-toes. Corset-inspired lacing up each high vamp might've deterred some minimalist VIPs, but not Berry. The risk-taker in her embraced the skinny ties and silver grommets with an equally witchy three-piece set.

The slingbacks were mostly matte black, besides the strawberry-red insoles that revealed themselves with every other step. Even the footbed beneath her pedicure tapped into the Spring 2026 color trend. Whether the heels inspired the rest of Berry's daytime look (or vice versa) is unclear. Either way, her strapless, asymmetrical top and matching midi skirt were shade-matched to perfection.

The only difference? Her two-piece traded lacing for actual lace paneling stitched up the calf-grazing hem. Each strand—one in the front, and another around the back—was partially transparent, but Berry's never been one to turn down anything nearly-naked. Vertical sheer paneling on her 2025 Met Gala gown earned the Catwoman actor a spot on Marie Claire's best naked dresses list.

Spring and summer shoes seem to be getting the corset treatment this year. Late last month, Rihanna debuted a tomato-red pair of Alaïa pumps with black ties criss-crossing up her entire foot. Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner's vintage Miu Miu kitten heels brought the trend to a New York Knicks game. What's more, similar styles strutted down spring runways from Prada, Marni, Off-White, Celine, and more.

Some might call the silhouette the sneaker-fication of stilettos. Others may see it as the latest lingerie-inspired sub-genre to hit the street style scene. Berry proved it's also just fabulous alternative to traditional ankle straps—and a fun way to spotlight your pedicure.

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Rihanna is the proud owner of so many Dior by Jonathan Anderson It bags, she could stock an entire flagship store. Two Crunchy Bags, a Crocodile Bow Bag, a new Lady Dior, and his reinvented Book Tote have all graced her shoulder since the creative director's June 2025 runway debut. And Rihanna's collection still isn't complete. Her newest Dior Book Tote joined Paris's street style scene on May 19, alongside a surprisingly sportif tracksuit.

Last week, New York City belonged to Rihanna. She styled two Mother's Day bags, the naked sandal trend, and white jeans in a matter of days. Now, she's come to take over Paris, one off-duty outfit at a time. Despite her paparazzi-blocking sunglasses and hood, the Dior ambassador's stark-white book tote gave her away.

She chose the Spring 2026 medium size, embroidered with author Françoise Sagan's Bonjour Tristesse cover. "Anderson's interpretation of the Book Tote" mirrored the 1954 novel's first-edition copy, down to the black serif font that spelled the title and the French writer's name. An emerald green frame even bordered the rectangular silhouette, much like the actual book. Dior's revamped lowercase logo was stitched into the stiff cotton exterior, just a few inches south of the title.

Whether the "Diamonds" singer knew it or not, the new (to her), $3,600 tote matched her sportif set. On top, Rihanna wore a black, quarter-zip hoodie with white, Adidas-esque stripes down each sleeve. It was made to be worn with baggy, black-and-white sweatpants, plus the high-vamp flats trend in ivory.

Rihanna's tote is one of fashion's easiest to ID. Perhaps that's why Anderson didn't completely transform Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior-era design last summer. It's still the Dior Book Tote, except with a more literal (and literary) interpretation of the name.

The remixed It bag joined the Fenty founder's collection last July, seven months before it reached stores worldwide. Having owned Dior Book Totes since 2018, Rihanna didn't need another version of the Toile de Jouy Sauvage styles already in her closet. So, she chose Bram Stoker's Dracula book cover, in the turmeric yellow color trend.

Since then, the mom of three has carried the red-trimmed tote around Paris, New York City, and even at the airport last month. Rihanna adored the yellow-and-red color story so much, she just had to secure the Dracula Saddle Bag, too.

Each time a new Dior Book Tote surfaces on a fashion girl's arm, it tells fans something about her. For instance, Jennifer Lawrence secured the same Dracula design in turmeric yellow. It seemed to awaken her maximalist side: Since unboxing it last August, she's traded neutrals for strawberry red, peony pink, and more vibrant color trends.

Meanwhile, Anya Taylor-Joy went with author Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' Les Liaisons dangereuses cover: a bubblegum pink tote with green, almost black text. It felt just as feminine as the little black dress she debuted it with last summer.

Between Coach's Book Bag Charm and Dior's Book Tote, literary girls are more recognized in today's zeitgeist than ever before. Whether you go the discreet, "I'm a casual reader" route with a Bella Hadid-approved charm, or commit to the bit à la Rihanna, is entirely up to you and your TBR.

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I adore the idea of wearing white-on-white in spring. But all four of my attempts to style white jeans this year have given "I'm an employee at The White Lotus hotel" energy, not the effortless cool-girl I want to be. On May 13, Rihanna's T-shirt and jeans outfit proved styling success lies in choosing different shades of white.

Rihanna's night out in New York city taught me back-to-back, stark-white styles can be too harsh a color combination. First, she went completely colorless with an oversize T-shirt. Her high-vamp flats were molded from the same shade (or lack there of), except in glossy leather.

Then, to split up her blinding look, Rihanna slipped on baggy, off-white jeans. Her take on the straight-leg trend was dyed a few hues warmer than other shades in street style. (Most celebrity white jeans outfits—from Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Olivia Wilde—have steered clear of any additional pigment this season.)

Rihanna solved my "spa employee" dilemma and put accessories on my radar that'll liven up my next neutral-led look. That same night, she traded one Spring 2026 shoe trend for another.

She debuted her Amina Muaddi snakeskin ankle-strap stilettos in April 2025, but they're perfect for this season's animal-print uptick. So, of course she brought them out of storage. In turn, Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and Olivia Rodrigo have stepped up their jeans outfits with cheetah, zebra, or even python-patterned shoes.

Next, the Grammy winner broke up her color story even more, with a camel-colored windbreaker from Balenciaga. She left the $2,690 jacket unzipped, revealing the plain white tee and yellow-gold necklaces underneath. Similar windbreakers worn by Zendaya, Bieber, and even Marie Claire editors blew all other jacket trends away from the Fenty founder's coat closet.

Finally, the "Work" singer re-wore the burgundy Dior Crunchy Bag she paired with her Mother's Day outfit and the naked sandal trend this week. I don't blame her for balancing out her new additions with something reliable.

Rihanna rarely wears white jeans. Her denim drawer is stocked with medium and dark-wash options instead. On the off-chance she does, trust she'll commit to the unmissable tint in all-white attire. 10 years ago, she did the same in ripped white skinny jeans, a lace-up hoodie, and platform boots. She's always viewed the "no white before Labor Day" rule as a suggestion. And now thanks to her, I do, too.

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Last week, Katie Holmes's peep-toe pumps revealed just the tip of her perfect pedicure. On May 12, Rihanna took the peekaboo moment to new heights. Everything her post-pedicure hot towel touched was visible beneath her take on the naked sandal trend.

A few subway stops north of Taylor Swift's little white dinner dress, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were spotted window shopping at a New York City Zara. (Perhaps they're ready to board the Zara celebrity outfit bandwagon, following Bad Bunny, Selena Gomez, and Meghan Markle.) The singer traded shopping-friendly sneaker trends for almost-invisible heels, crafted from polycarbonate PVC.

Singular blink-and-you'll-miss-them bands stretched across the Fenty Beauty founder's stark white pedicure. Then, lucite-molded heels added four inches of height to her thin, '90s-inspired wedges. Don't worry, there were still slim, pointed-toe soles between Rihanna's feet and the sidewalk. Manhattan It girls have certainly come a long way from last summer's rule-breaking flip-flops. Whatever grime looms over 5th Avenue can't stop an A-lister from baring it all in the name of fashion.

It's unclear if ankle-straps secured Rihanna's twist on the sheer shoe trend, or if she was one wrong move away from being barefoot in NYC. The oversize hems on her black trousers stretched a few inches too far. In fact, every other element of the pop star's date night look was full-coverage, including a camel-colored windbreaker over a gray tank top.

The same Dior Crunchy Bag she wore on Mother's Day—and its $4,600, puffed-up leather—returned to Rihanna's arm as a clutch. It complemented her navy-and-burgundy, $650 baseball cap from Miu Miu, alongside statement sunglasses and a gold pendant necklace.

Rihanna appreciates a PVC pump just as much as Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Kendall Jenner, and Megan Thee Stallion. Usually, it's only her stilettos that lean sheer. In Feb. 2025, for instance, the "Work" singer celebrated her 37th birthday in Saint Laurent's Miller Wedges, featuring opaque pointy toes and transparent heels. Much like her latest pair, they barely emerged from beneath extra-long trousers.

Now, the naked shoe trend of Spring 2025 is back and bolder than ever. This spring, Chrissy Teigen and Zoë Kravitz have played with PVC, while Charlize Theron, Demi Moore, and Katy Perry slipped into nearly-naked mesh. If you're pro-PVC, shop the Rihanna-approved picks below.

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Moms deserve to be off-duty on Mother's Day, but motherly multitasking doesn't stop for the second Sunday in May. Even Rihanna had to juggle it all on May 10: She carried not one, but two highly-coveted designer handbags with her date night suit set.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's kids, RZA, Riot, and Rocki, stayed home while mom and dad hit the town in head-to-toe designer outfits. Still, the pop star's hands were full outside New York City's Cucina Alba restaurant. First, she slung a Chanel Cruise 2025 crossbody flap bag over her shoulder, right where Rocki would normally be.

She chose her most summery bag of the season so far against a season-defying, all-black suit. Raffia covered every square inch of the $10,600, Mini Flap Bag. Its interlocking, double-C closure matched the turnlocks on A$AP Rocky's quilted, burgundy Chanel tote. Perhaps her brand ambassador boyfriend brought the beach bag home after the Cruise 2026 show last month. We know their daughter, Rocki, got a souvenir straight from Matthieu Blazy's studio.

Rihanna didn't just support her boyfriend's favorite fashion house. The longtime Dior darling offset the Chanel of it all with Jonathan Anderson's new Medium Dior Crunchy Bag. The $4,600, Spring 2026 tote was twice the size of her Flap Bag, and featured glossy burgundy leather, puffed-up quilting, plus a slouchy zip-top opening. She debuted it earlier in the weekend, alongside high-vamp Phoebe Philo flats, wide-leg jeans, and a fitted blazer.

Late last month, the Grammy winner cradled the emerald green color like a clutch. There are three more shades—beige, black, and butter yellow—should Rihanna need another easy-to-elevate bag that multitasks as well as she does.

Beyond the "opposites attract" bags, Rihanna slipped on her tried-and-true snakeskin stilettos from Amina Muaddi. She adores pairing the VIP-beloved brand's best-sellers with separate Chanel and Dior purses.

She also started doubling up on designer bags years ago. Back in 2019, Rihanna stacked two pastel Lady Diors on top of each other. This summer could be another season for bag duos, especially if you're a mom on-the-go like her.

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I never thought "Rihanna" and "minimalist" could belong in the same headline. I associate Rihanna with styling Louis Vuitton for a CVS run or remixing colorful Loewe and Comme des Garçons into maternity clothes—sampling the pared-back restraint of a Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. But even Rihanna saw the high-vamp flats trend, the minimalist spring shoe trend du jour, and decided she needed to step up her understated footwear game.

The last time I saw Rihanna, she was ascending the Met Gala steps and Marie Claire's best-dressed list in custom Maison Margiela. The dress was less of a dress and more of a space-age cocoon, combining liquid metal fabric with an assemblage of crystal embellishments. In other words, she was the walking definition of maximalism. All of a day later, she made a 180-degree turn toward the minimal with her post-Gala outfit.

Exiting the Carlyle Hotel, Rihanna set aside the "Diamonds" energy for an incognito-mode outfit. From the Yankees baseball cap and satin black jumpsuit to the extra-oversize shield sunglasses, she dressed like she wasn't trying to be seen. Her finishing touch gave away her fashion credentials, though: Peeking out from underneath her loose black pants were a pair of Phoebe Philo's high-vamp ballet flats.

Longtime followers of Rihanna's street style know what a plot twist black leather flats are in the singer's wardrobe. Snakeskin Amina Muaddi boots and lace-up Alaïa pumps are usually more her speed. But after a long night walking fashion's biggest red carpet and rubbing shoulders with Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman, who can blame Rihanna for wanting to dress down in some understated, comfortable flats?

Of course, these aren't just any rendition of the full-coverage ballet flats ruling brands from Mansur Gavriel to Chanel. Phoebe Philo's namesake brand has attracted a cult-like following to rival the collections she made while serving as Celine's creative director. Insiders who are familiar with her brand—like Rihanna—know these combine sleek minimalism with smart design upgrades. (See: the internal wedge feature that makes the fit slighly more ergonomic than your average flat.) And, they're aware that Phoebe Philo drops sell out with Supreme-adjacent speed.

Before we know it, Rihanna will probably return to her over-the-top styling ways. There's an entire summer ahead for styling her Dior book tote as an airport carry-on and running errands in a Miu Miu jacket. But for now, let's appreciate the lone shoe trend that's just minimal enough to work in any wardrobe—even Rihanna's.

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It’s the most important night in fashion, and to no one's surprise, Rihanna closed the carpet as the belle of the ball. The 2026 Met Gala is in full swing, and the theme of the evening is "Costume Art," which pays homage to the intersection of fashion and history. The dress code is “fashion is art,” and of course, fashion’s darling, Rihanna, nailed every last detail in full-blown gilded glamour.

In a stunning gown from Maison Margiela, the singer aced the theme for the night, pairing the look with a gorgeous, futuristic-chic glam. Her hair appeared to be a sort of slicked-back mullet, decorated with gold curls throughout the entirety of her head. Her makeup was a dream, a combination of metallics and cool-toned purples, which only served to highlight the two-toned goodness that is her outfit. A frosty, neutral lip color added the finishing touch to her makeup, and short, almond-shaped pink nails completed the singer's beauty details.

It's an epic way to close out the event's red carpet, and, of course, Rihanna is and will be one of the most talked-about looks of the evening. Take a look at all of the best beauty moments from the 2026 Met Gala, and if you're feeling inspired, shop the products below to recreate Rihanna's glam at home.

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The question was never whether Rihanna’s 2026 Met Gala look would be epic, sensational, and one of the evening’s absolute best. Rather, it was: How would the multi-multi-hypehate one-up her own legacy as the Greatest Attendee of All Time (GAOAT)? The answer came just as the 2026 Met Gala red carpet was wrapping up, paparazzi began packing up their DSLRs, and fashion editors worldwide grew bleary-eyed; in too many jewels to count and a gilded, Gothic cape.

Styled by Jahleel Weaver, Rihanna arrived at the Met Gala red carpet hand-in-hand with A$AP Rocky and wearing a creation from Glenn Martens's Fall 2025 Couture collection for Maison Margiela. Her best-dressed look consisted of an intricate, long-sleeve bodice encrusted with over 115,000 crystal beads, antique jewels, and intricate chains, each hand-sewn in a process that took 1,380 hours, the fashion house shared in a statement. If that isn't a nod to the "Fashion Is Art” dress code, then I don't know what is.

On top, Rihanna was encased in a bronze duchesse silk shroud, which draped around her shoulders and transformed into a column skirt. The silhouette was inspired by "medieval architecture of Flanders" and " the painting of Flemish primitives," Maison Margiela states.

The close-up details of Ri’s 2026 Met Gala red carpet look were equally exquisite. She quadrupled down on her outfit's shimmer with multiple cocktail rings, including a 1930s-era three-carat diamond sparkler from Fred Leighton, diamond-studded hoops, and bejeweled ear cuffs.

Rihanna continued the dripping-in-gold theme with her Met Gala glam; she wore stick-on gems on the outer corners of both eyes, and golden curl-cue pins, designed by Jennifer Behr in collaboration with Rihanna's hairstylist, Yusef Williams, were sprinkled throughout her slicked-back mullet.

Several celebrities RSVPed "no" to this year's fundraiser—including Zendaya,
Meryl Streep, and Miley Cyrus—so her presence at tonight's event is a relief for fashion fanatics worldwide. And for all the journalists who've been monitoring her comings and goings all day: Earlier Monday morning, Rihanna was spotted in New York City wearing a Yankees baseball cap clashed with a black Savage x Fenty lace bodystui and a brown satin, fur-trimmed coat.

Moreover, Rihanna's extravagant 2026 Met Gala look slots neatly into her archive of 11 iconic Met Gala moments. (Everybody moved on from her mile-long imperial yellow cape that swallowed the Met steps in 2015—but I stayed there.) Most recently, at last year’s Met Gala honoring "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," Rihanna chose a pinstriped suit gown by Marc Jacobs, complete with a polka-dot ascot and an off-kilter black top hat. A top-shelf nod to the evening’s "Black dandy" dress code, Rihanna’s look was expertly tailored to her body—her very pregnant body, at that.

"Rihanna, pregnant on Met Gala red carpet…that feels familiar," you may think to yourself.

That instinct would be correct. Two years prior, the Fenty mogul walked the 2023 Met Gala red carpet along with partner A$AP Rocky and her not-yet-born son, Riot Rose. In a fittingly dramatic fashion, Rihanna revealed her baby bump by removing a hooded rosette-motif cape and showing off a form-fitting ivory gown with a sweeping train. Both fashion components were designed by Valentino in homage to the late Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, in keeping with the event’s theme.

As a nine-time Grammy winner, a Super Bowl halftime performer, a capital-B Billionaire with a makeup and lingerie empire, Rihanna has long refined the art of fashion as a statement. Her 2026 Met Gala look, in all its bejeweled magnificence, is just further proof that no one—absolutely no one—is on her level.

Since welcoming her first daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, last September, Rihanna has embraced Girl Mom dressing to the max. So far, she's worn a $100,000 Audemars Piguet watch and Prada ballet sneakers, both in baby pink. On April 28, A$AP Rocky followed his girlfriend's lead at the Chanel Cruise 2026 show, where a Girl Dad-approved Flap Bag was his plus-one.

Rihanna didn't join A$AP at his third Chanel by Matthieu Blazy show, but he held down the fashion fort in a tomato-red button-down, a suede, brooch-topped jacket, cool-toned khakis, and leather burgundy loafers. But carrying a Chanel handbag this unmissable had Rihanna's name written all over it. (I mean, have you seen her bright yellow, Dracula Book Tote from Dior?)

A$AP Rocky took his job of showcasing the shoulder style very seriously. He is a brand ambassador, after all. The father-of-three (and regular Chanel campaign star) flaunted the rectangular tote's oversize, cotton-crafted silhouette from every angle. Much like the Blazy-era Flap Bags in Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Harry Styles's closets, the atelier's interlocking Cs in yellow gold kept the top-flap secure. (Don't miss the burgundy leather base beneath the emblem.)

But here's where Rocky's purse differed from fellow Chanel collectors: multicolor tweed added visual interest to the top fold-over layer's edge. Bieber's Flap Bag also didn't come with pastel pink Mary Janes like Rocky's. He went full Girl Dad mode by dangling monogrammed baby shoes around the bag's chainlink shoulder strap.

A$AP Rocky told WWD it was "a gift from Matthieu," and highlighted the designer's choice to cast a pregnant person in the show. "I've seen other models walking around with bags and they had different colored ballerina shoes on it, so I'm going to give these to my daughter.”

Knowing A$AP Rocky, they'll end up on Rocki's itty-bitty soles faster than you can say "Chanel Cruise."

A$AP Rocky might be the biggest VIP fan of Blazy's purses. He doesn't attend his shows without a Chanel It bag in tow. Last December, he matched the burgundy buttons on his tweed jacket to a leather Flap Bag before the Métiers d'Art Spring 2026 show. (Jenner used the same slouchy style to endorse the navy-and-burgundy color combination on April 1.) His finishing touch was a globe-looking minaudière, which dangled in front of the Chanel Flap.

Rocky recycled the same double-bag formula for Chanel Couture Spring 2026 in late January. That time, a dark green, croc-embossed laptop bag was his base layer. Then, he stacked a novelty peanut-shaped clutch on top. It gave the same maxi-to-micro effect as his pink Flap Bag and Mary Janes charm.

A$AP Rocky's new role hasn't just impacted his personal style: “Being a girl dad at this point kinda makes you more vulnerable,” he told E! News at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards. “And I’m ready for that stage in my life. It makes you way more agile and precious with everything.” Would he have worn such an adorable bag charm pre-Rocki? I'm unsure. “I think that [being a girl dad] fits me and suits me well," he added.

Two distinct sections make up the "bottoms" portion of my closet. One side offers what I like to call "real pants." Think 2026 trends like cigarette jeans, capris, or cargo pants. The other side is full of "pretend pants" like leggings—which are getting a daytime rebrand with help from celebrities' best leggings outfits.

I used to believe I was breaking some cardinal rule wearing leggings beyond the gym. But Jennifer Lawrence and Rihanna recently opened my eyes: Just because the workout staples are skintight and made of spandex doesn't mean the right separates can't spruce them up. My ultimate off-duty muse, Lawrence, took her leggings and Ugg boots from cozy to oh-so chic with a $33,000 The Row bag. Soon after, Rihanna followed suit with a $46,000 Louis Vuitton Speedy stacked over a split-hem style. (Surprisingly, I didn’t have this less-than-skintight silhouette yet.)

It's not just that celebrities' leggings outfits are more elevated than workout wear. They're more colorful, too. Elsa Hosk and Cardi B have pulled off powder pink and polka-dotted pairs, respectively. Cardi's brown-and-white leggings earned extra style points for taking on the stirrup trend, too.

Not only am I wearing leggings a lot more, my entire perspective on the divisive bottoms has changed: Their styling potential stretches far beyond sports bras and sneakers. I can wear them with my most expensive handbag (à la J.Law) or rare Chanel ballet flats (like Hosk). Keep scrolling to see how today’s pro-leggings-as-pants stars are styling them. Then, treat yourself to a new pair or two.

Jennifer Lawrence's Leggings Outfit

The Row's croc, burgundy-colored Lady might be the most versatile bag in Lawrence's collection. So far, she's worn it with lace skirts, a T-shirt and jeans, and in Jan. 2026, Alo Yoga's High-Waist Airlift Legging. The black pair looked more like tights beneath her four-figure The Row coat, but Ugg boots returned them to their comfort-first roots.

Rihanna's Leggings Outfit

Gone are the days of only wearing leggings with sneaker trends. On Jan. 20, Rihanna's split-hem pair proved they can elevate hot ticket-item heels, too. The Grammy winner's favorite snakeskin stilettos from Amina Muaddi slithered out from beneath her leggings' extra-long legs, much like a tiger-print pair did with jeans that same week.

The leggings reached a new level of luxe once a Dior by Jonathan Anderson cardigan, $46,000 Louis Vuitton Speedy, and John Galliano fur stole joined her night-out mix. Even better: Her leggings were likely her outfit's most wallet-friendly find.

Amanda Seyfried's Capri Leggings Outfit

It was only a matter of time before leggings joined celebrities' red carpet rotations. I just didn't expect them to be in capri form. On Feb. 17, Amanda Seyfried promoted The Testament of Ann Lee in calf-hugging Chloé capris, made from the same stretchy fabric as Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid's black pairs.

Kourtney Kardashian's Capri Leggings Outfit

A preference for capris over full-length leggings must run in the Kardashian-Jenner family. Kourtney Kardashian typically keeps the streetwear scene at bay, but her skintight capris and matching Miu Miu ballet flats looked too good to stay off Instagram. Her vintage-looking leather bomber jacket ensured the set didn't read too dance studio-ready.

Shay Mitchell's Split-Hem Leggings Outfit

In her March 1 Instagram post, Shay Mitchell revealed she's a sucker for split-hem leggings, just like Rihanna. Then, two of spring's buzziest hero items—graphic tees and high-vamp flats—added her leggings look to Pinterest boards all over. I could see Rihanna in the same exact set, down to the pointy flats.

Elsa Hosk's Leggings Outfit

Have I ever worn Chanel cap-toe flats to Pilates? Not beneath my grippy socks. But I've already taken two workout classes in Elsa Hosk's "vintage pink" matching set from Alo Yoga. The cropped crewneck usually comes off by my first water break, but catch me in her Airlift Leggings from the first downward dog to my post-Pilates grocery run.

Cardi B's Stirrup Leggings Outfit

Beyoncé first put me onto the stirrup leggings trend on Super Bowl LX Sunday, but this season, Cardi B got me back in the saddle. On March 23, she livened up my middle school uniform (dresses over leggings) with brown-and-white polka-dot pieces from Rowen Rose. The theme even stretched beyond her cotton-blend leggings and onto a matching, mod-inspired headband.

Kaia Gerber's Leggings Outfit

Is it too predictable to pair black leggings with New Balance sneakers? I thought so, until Kaia Gerber coupled Alo's Airlift Leggings, New Balance 530s, and a cozy Guizio fleece with her Gucci Jackie 1961 Bag. The $3,450 shoulder style goes everywhere with the 24-year-old, including industry parties, dinners with her VIP parents, and daily errand runs. But to me, it looks the most effortless alongside the $134 leggings.

Rihanna isn't your average Parisian tourist. She views French-girl fashion as merely a suggestion, not a rulebook. For a trip to the City of Light on April 21, she leaned into Parisian styling ever-so-slightly, offsetting her favorite leggings with a lace-up Alaïa It-shoe.

Rihanna needed an outfit that would withstand an entire six-hour reservation at César, so she went with the classics. First up? An oversize bomber jacket in light-gray canvas. Next, the Grammy winner made a case for spring fur with a slim black stole, draped below her shoulders and across her torso. Much like the chic cardigan or the high-vamp flats she's worn with leggings earlier this year, the stole elevated her split-hem leggings in an instant. Each pant-leg's slit flaunted the true star of Rihanna's outfit: her lace-up pumps.

It seems Rihanna is still in the trial run phase of finding the perfect shoes to style with leggings. So far she's sampled animal-print pumps and the high-vamp flats trend with Amina Muaddi and Phoebe Philo selects. Judging by the strawberry-red Alaïa heels she click-clacked through Paris in, stilettos are now taking the lead.

Always down for a statement shoe, the "Stay" singer got her hands on pointy, lace-up pumps seen during the Spring 2026 runway show. (You may recognize their V-shaped vamps from the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, where Rihanna wore head-to-toe Alaïa.)

It's true: Rihanna doesn't only wear laces on Puma sneakers. She's religiously tied shoestrings up her legs since at least 2013, including at the 2017 Met Gala. (Dsquared even nicknamed the red, thigh-high pair the "RiRi Sandal" after her Met step-and-repeat.) What's more, RiRi's Fenty collaborations with Puma, Amina Muaddi, and even Manolo Blahnik debuted similar lace-up footwear. The VIP has quietly dominated the lace-up shoe sector for over a decade. We were just too captivated by her Puma sneakers to notice.

Black swan-esque laces weren't the Alaïa heels' only fierce feature. Zoom in to see the toebox-to-heel snakeskin texture. Not only did they help Rihanna get her lace-up footwear fix, they kept her animal-print series strong for another season.

Would a French local style leggings with lace-up pumps like Rihanna? Based on everything we know about the city's It-girl crowd, maybe not. But for the singer, it couldn't have been more on-brand.

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Styling jeans with sandals isn't as easy a spring combination as say, a maxi skirt and flip-flops. But take it from Rihanna, the hassle is worth it in the end. On April 18, she proved the set is seamless with heels high enough to stop her denim from dragging. It all came down to the sandal trend she chose.

The mom-of-three was impossible to miss inside Parisian baby store Bambino, mostly thanks to her $9,200, mustard-yellow jacket from Miu Miu. Once the shock of the suede-and-leather piece's price tag wore off, fashion girls appreciated her ability to wear jeans and sandals simultaneously. The denim trend that made it happen? Baggy straight-leg jeans, a French girl-beloved silhouette RiRi first fell for in January.

Then, black peep-toe sandals emerged from beneath each hem. Only her pristine white pedicure, plus the shoes' slim uppers and ultra-skinny stilettos, were visible. Knowing Rihanna, that's all her fans needed to see to follow suit this spring. Zoom in to see the subtle, croc-looking grain atop each vamp. (Perhaps they're an edgy imagining of the doll heels trend seen on Hailey Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, and more recently.)

Rihanna has been slipping sandals under jeans for decades. They're not your most conventional models, either. Last summer, the uniform appeared with AGOLDE wide-leg jeans and python Tom Ford pumps, then cuffed jeans and Amina Muaddi heeled flip-flops.

Two months ago, she revived the set for the umpteenth round in almost-identical denim, while neon green shearling sandals added lots of unexpected texture. The stilettos didn't stretch nearly as high as her latest heels, but they did their job: The Fenty Beauty founder's straight-leg AGOLDE jeans didn't graze the L.A. concrete once. What's more, their neon shade complemented her checkered bucket hat.

Until now, flip-flops were the obvious counterpart for VIP jeans outfits. But this weekend alone, Rihanna and Selena Gomez proved thong-free sandals have just as much It-shoe potential. 24 hours after RiRi sampled her anti-flip-flop footwear, Gomez followed suit with toe-ring wedge sandals.

See? You do have options beyond flip-flops this sandal season. A subtle shift in silhouette, shade, or print can give thongs a tough fight.

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Rihanna started styling tiger print in January, right around the time her loungewear label, Savage x Fenty, released its take on the pattern trend. She didn't sample her design's furry stripes until April 15—and by then, she couldn't resist adding another apex predator print to the mix.

Three days after landing in New York City (Dior Dracula Book Tote in tow), Rihanna re-wore her favorite pattern around Brooklyn. She snatched Savage x Fenty's $89.95 Contrast Stitch Fleece Hoodie for the occasion. Traditional orange-and-black tiger stripes traded places with cool-toned shades of navy, gray, and sky blue. The same "Dark & Stormy" color combination stretches onto matching sweatpants, but Rihanna opted for baggy jeans instead. They're just like the Agolde pair she stacked beneath another oversize hoodie last February.

From there, the Grammy winner doubled down on her outfit’s animal-print theme with Miu Miu’s ballet sneakers. Instead of the preppy navy or beige suede worn by Hailey Bieber, Rihanna chose a version with gray snakeskin decorating the sidewalls.

The $1,350 sneakerinas are Rihanna’s most subdued python pick yet, following her Amina Muaddi over-the-knee boots and extra-pointy pumps. They're different for her, but certainly not off-brand. Three months ago, the sneakerhead wore a green rendition of the same snakeskin pair with a rare Longchamp bag.

Fashion girls still fall prey to the tiger-print trend, but you can't deny the staying power of python—especially for spring. Just see Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor, Angela Bassett, Amanda Seyfried, and more, who've preferred snakeskin to jungle cat prints this season. Not sure which animal to add to your menagerie first? According to Rihanna, you don't have to choose. (The Puma Speedcat sneakers below feature both prints.)

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Dior is the invisible string that connects Rihanna's closet to Jennifer Lawrence's. Both are brand ambassadors, and have fully embraced creative director Jonathan Anderson's designs—especially the reimagined Dior Book Tote and its ability to transform from an errands essential into a TSA-approved airport carry-on.

On April 12, RiRi touched down in New York City after delivering a week's worth of Dior-led looks in Paris. She was impossible to miss in a fabulous fur-trimmed coat, knit sweatsuit, bandana, and snakeskin Miu Miu sneakers. She carried her Book Tote featuring Bram Stoker's 1897 blood-red Dracula cover in lemon yellow, which is still shoppable for $3,700. She's a fan of the print in any form: Last weekend, the Grammy winner debuted the matching (sold-out) Saddle Bag.

It's hard to believe the Dracula Book Tote doesn't share the same sold-out status as its Saddle Bag sister. Rihanna's been wearing it since Anderson's debut Dior show last June, while Lawrence was photographed deplaning with it in Jan. 2026. The Hunger Games alum styled it in the same cool-girl-on-the-go vein as Rih, except with a butter yellow The Row wrap coat, baggy black bottoms, and Tory Burch's $250 Mary Jane sneakers.

Rihanna and Lawrence boarded the Dior Book Tote bandwagon long before Anderson landed at the French fashion house. Lawrence, for one, wore OG Book Totes as early as 2018, in a variety of shapes and shades; RiRi first carried a personalized one in 2019. If this era of Dior Book Totes follows the last, expect more additions to Rihanna and J.Law's collections in the coming months.

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Don't get it twisted: Rihanna has long been Team Leggings-as-Pants. Luckily, it's a big Spring 2026 trend, and her latest outfit pairs the divisive bottoms with the season's winning It shoes.

On April 6, Rihanna was photographed in Paris without the Dior Saddle bag she carried a few days earlier. Instead, she perused the shelves at Jimmy Choo in an all-black leggings look, alongside an oversize hoodie, an equally-XL coin purse, and an Acne Studios leather bomber jacket you might recognize from a March date night with A$AP Rocky. (Her leggings look like a re-wear, too, with the same slashed split-hems as her Jan. 20 outfit.) She finished it off with the shoe of the moment: a pair of high-vamp flats.

Marking her first stiletto-less leggings 'fit in a minute, Rihanna slipped on patent-leather black flats reminiscent of The Row ones Kendall Jenner wore on Feb. 6. The only difference? The Grammy winner's It shoes featured monochrome bows beneath each loafer-looking vamp, similar to pirouette-proof slippers worn by actual ballerinas.

Rihanna has been holding down the ballet sneaker fort as Jenner, Zoë Kravitz, and Hailey Bieber twirled high-vamp flats to It shoe status. Now it seems she's ready to put her stamp on the trend. Plus, ballerinas just look better in Paris, n'est-ce pas?

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In July 2025, Rihanna declared her love for Dior's Dracula Book Tote, creative director Jonathan Anderson's striking reimagining of the fashion house's classic design. As it turns out, the "Work" singer has more than one variation of the bright yellow Dior release, and she just took the Saddle Bag version to dinner in Paris.

On April 4, Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky were photographed having dinner at Siena in Paris. For the outing, the Fenty founder wore grape purple cargo pants with a matching long-sleeve T-shirt, with an oversize oxblood red sweater vest worn over the top. Rihanna matched her crocodile-print shoes to her sweater vest, while her Dior bag leaned into Spring 2026's maximalist "canary yellow" color trend.

Sadly, the unforgettable $5,00 Dior Saddle Bag, featuring a Yellow and Red Dracula Book Cover Embroidery, has long since sold out. A recreation of the 1897 first edition of Bram Stoker's classic novel, the bright yellow bag is the perfect example of Spring 2026's color-pop trend at work against the deeper tones of Rihanna's outfit.

In August 2025, Jennifer Lawrence was spotted with Dior's bright yellow Dracula Book Tote, confirming her love of the maximalist design. While Rihanna's Dior Saddle Bag is no longer available, fans can still shop a plethora of items featuring the very same Dracula design. Plus, Spring 2026's color trends include the aptly named "canary yellow," making it easier than ever to add a pop of color to any outfit.

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Hi, friends! My fellow Marie Claire editors’ reporting on the Battle of the Spring It-Shoes this week inspired my latest A-list edit. In one corner: High-vamp heels and Chanel pony-hair flats, shoes that look pretty…but maybe feel less-than-idyllic on your feet. In the other: The celebrity-approved sneaker trend that’s already been around the block. This spring, I’m doubling down on the latter.

The Ballet Sneaker Trend

The low-profile sneakers that ruled 2025 are back for their encore. Honestly, they deserve it. As Hailey Bieber, Harry Styles, Rihanna, and anybody walking outside in range of a paparazzi camera proves, this is a sneaker trend even non-sneakerheads can appreciate. The slimmer, foot-hugging silhouette is easy to style with dresses, skirts, and pants of all lengths; most variations are way kinder to your feet than an actual ballerina flat.

Ballet sneakers are one of the rare instances where splurging on a celebrity’s exact designer pick feels worth it to me. (The silhouettes are so versatile, the cost-per-wear justifies itself faster than most other shoes in my closet.) But if you’re sticker-shy, never fear: I’ve seen just as many replicable outfits with under-$150 Pumas and Vivaias as I have with runway brands.

There’s also some chatter in my fashion circles about a new sneaker brand called Pane, which specializes in funky color combinations. And even though I’ve counted four pairs in my closet so far, I’m definitely planning to make room for the Simone Rocha Adidas when they drop this fall.

How I Style the Ballet Sneakers Trend

Right now, I’m dressing for that awkward, not-quite-spring season in New York. Easy-on, easy-off layers are essential; so are comfortably padded shoes for longer walks around the neighborhood. Lately, I’ve been reaching for this white Puma ballet sneaker when I want to colorblock with a layered sweater and T-shirt. It’s slim and discreet under wide-leg trousers and jeans alike, and the soles have a hint of extra cushioning that my old Repettos simply can’t compete with. Pro tip: the cutesy, criss-cross straps at the top can easily tuck into the footbed if you don’t want to be too Angelina Ballerina about it.

I admire people who can pull off a chunky sneaker with a girly dress, like the entire Cecilie Bahnsen front row. Those people aren’t me! I prefer a slimmer, neutral ballet sneaker with my work dresses and spring skirts. This is an outfit I wore on a recent false spring day in NYC, and that I’m packing for a trip to Paris next week. Polished enough to blend in with the local French girls (and in their favorite brands, too); comfortable enough for a full day’s food tour.

My goal this spring is to be a fabulous little bug. By that I mean, I want to look as elegant as Jackie Kennedy did, as unbothered and impossibly cool as Rihanna does, in big, bug-eye sunglasses.

I’m not alone in liking eyewear that evokes insects this season. From the googly-eyed guests sitting front row at fashion month to celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Pamela Anderson going incognito in giant, alien-like lenses, oversized sunnies are very much in favor with fashion people right now. Balenciaga sent massive butterfly-wing-shaped shades down its Spring 2026 runway, which RiRi and Rosalia were quick to wear out into the real world. Saint Laurent and Khaite also showed thick, bubble-frame sunglasses that were quick hits with editors watching from the sidelines, always on the lookout for effective ways to hide their dark circles.

Fashion month aside, I see women everywhere in New York City wearing sunnies the size of saucers, including indoors and hours after sunset, at J.Crew press events (last Tuesday) and the back corner of cozy wine bars (last Friday). And I’m only human. Which is to say, of course, I’m capable of being influenced and now also want creepy-crawler, 60mm frames.

A bug-eye sunglasses trend is a sharp left-turn from the slim, ‘90s-inspired rectangular frames that have been the defining shape of the 2020s thus far. But the boom of oversized eyewear does align with the fashion industry’s slow creep away from quiet luxury. In recent seasons, the stock of expressive personal style has shot way up. The goal now is to show that you have something individual to say, rather than following the lead of others. Shades that camouflage a third of your face and morph your features into a cartoon are a strong statement—an undeniably glamorous one at that.

I think of the immortal muse for ladylike poise, Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Ultra-round sunglasses were such a strong signature of the former first lady’s style that eyewear atelier Maison Bonnet designed a bespoke pair for her in 1960, and Ray-Ban named its best-selling oversized shades “Jackie Ohh”. I’d also be remiss not to mention the paparazzi-blockers of the early aughts—Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen dodging camera flashes under the cloak of circular shades.

They say the less skin an outfit shows, the sexier it becomes. I’ll add that it’s the same effect on your face with eyewear. Oversized shades serve as privacy protectors and, as a result, cultivate an aura of intrigue and mystery. You become inscrutable and automatically cool in big, bug-eye sunnies, even if you’re only wearing them to hide a hangover or eyebrows overdue for a plucking. As Anna Wintour said about her trademark large, dark frames, they’re “a prop” that helps her “be seen and not be seen.”

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy minimalists might find the sunglass shape garish and outside of their comfort zone of clean lines and subtlety. Some may still only want to wear slimmer shapes, no matter how big the bug-eye sunglasses trend gets.

I just ask them to consider this gentle suggestion; if you, like me, have felt your style lacking substance and intrigue lately, sunnies that are more substantial could be the fix. If not from me, take it from Jackie, Rihanna, the Olsen twins, and all the other bug-eyed icons who sit in fashion’s hall of fame.

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One of Rihanna's many styling superpowers is in the palm of her hand—the one carrying her rare designer handbags, that is. Her collection can turn even the most casual outfit formula into a high-low styling seminar. For example, on March 17, RiRi instantly elevated cuffed jeans and a leather jacket by carrying an 11-year-old, Louis Vuitton collector's item.

After a month in L.A., Rihanna and A$AP Rocky resurfaced on New York City's street style scene. The Fenty Beauty mogul opted out of classic winter outerwear in favor of luxe layers: an oversize, brown turtleneck beneath an equally-baggy leather bomber jacket. Then, the wide-leg jeans enthusiast didn't slip on her indigo pair and call it a day. This time, Rihanna folded each loose-fitting hem upward toward capri-pant heights. The cropped, DIY'd denim spotlighted her favorite Amina Muaddi snakeskin boots. Rihanna's street style set became a lot less relatable once her Louis Vuitton bag joined the mix.

While perusing her closet's Louis Vuitton section, Rihanna strolled right past her Speedy bags to one of the label's most exclusive silhouettes: the circa-2014 "Bag With Holes" from LV's collaboration with Comme des Garçons. The four-figure find featured the top-handle straps and monogrammed body of Louis Vuitton's tall Sac Plat model, except asymmetrical gaps punctured the Vachetta leather. The holes are so large, you can see the drawstring, brown interior tote—and its branded canvas—clear as day.

Louis Vuitton and Comme des Garçons revived the iconic tote in black in 2021. Just like its predecessor, it sold out within days, though. Both "Bag With Holes" versions are available on secondhand sites for upwards of $5,500. Rihanna went the vintage route late last year—she didn't debut the 2014 design's perforated exterior until Dec. 5, 2025.

Rihanna can always count on Louis Vuitton best-sellers to dress up her denim. She's stayed loyal to the unlikely duo since 2008, after all. Most recently, a vintage, fur Louis Vuitton Papillon Bag felt just as nostalgically chic as her denim-on-denim Canadian tuxedo for a January walk. Take it from RiRi: Don't save your four-figure handbags for "a special event." Your mid-Tuesday errands and everyday cuffed jeans deserve just as much LV-induced whimsy.

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A$AP Rocky's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You co-star, Rose Byrne, scored a "Female Actor in a Leading Role" nomination at a 2026 Actor Awards on March 1. Even so, Rocky and Rihanna traded the red carpet for a street style serve 10 miles northwest of the Shrine Auditorium. Rihanna went one step beyond their matching leather jackets with equally glossy, over-the-knee boots.

The Laugh Factory in Hollywood doesn't honor a dress code, but that didn't stop Rihanna and A$AP Rocky from creating their own. Their one requirement? Black leather bomber jackets, a Spring 2025 trend that's staying strong a year later. RiRi led the way in the sold-out Black Ruff Rider Jacket from Willy Chavarria. It stood out on the Fall 2025 runway for its diagonal stitching, yellow gold hardware, and barrel-like sleeves. The Grammy winner made it her own with The Attico's draped mini skirt, featuring a cutout and self-tie accent atop her thigh. This allowed the elongated shafts of her thigh-high leather boots to peak through.

Her rapper boyfriend followed suit in a leather bomber, stacked on top of a black crewneck. The bottom-half of Rocky's outfit was far more casual than Rihanna's, thanks to straight-leg jeans and lived-in slim sneakers.

Leather boots this long aren't in the average knee-high collector's closet. Still, they're quintessentially Rihanna. In October 2025, she styled an almost-identical black pair from Balenciaga, featuring similar extra-pointy toe boxes. The thigh-high shafts were slightly more skintight, emerging from beneath a zip-up Acne Studios hoodie dress.

By New Year's Eve that year, RiRi touched down in New York City with another black, over-the-knee pair by Amina Muaddi. Each extra-slouchy, leather leg matched The Attico's oversize windbreaker, plus Bottega Veneta's Kalimero Bucket Bag.

Judging by Rihanna's affinity for the leather shoe-turned-pants, it's a wonder she hasn't added Saint Laurent's Joe Over-the-Knee Boots to her shoe rack. (Heated Rivalry fashion guy Connor Storrie took the Fall 2025 Menswear It-Boots out after Saturday Night Live on February 28.) Boots season is still active for a few more weeks, so now's your chance, Rihanna. I'm sure Storrie would loan them to her for her next date night—she is Rihanna after all.

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Since announcing her first pregnancy at the 2026 Golden Globes, Hailee Steinfeld's kept her maternity style a secret, save for a baby bump close-up on her Substack newsletter, Beau Society. Turns out, Steinfeld was just reserving full maternity outfits for her February 25 issue, which highlighted what she's "actually been wearing during pregnancy."

Steinfeld's latest paid subscribers post took readers into her current closet. At first, it featured "a lot of large sweaters and jackets—not because I was uncomfortable with my body changing, but because I had to bundle up to stay warm in cold, snowy Buffalo," she wrote in the post. Now that she's "finally rounded the corner," Steinfeld feels "energized to put together cute little outfits," including a striped bump-baring sweater from Gigi Hadid's knitwear label, Guest In Residence.

She coupled the baby blue, ivory, and brown Grizzly Stripe Crew with her "favorite jeans." They're a low-rise, straight-leg pair from Agolde: Rihanna's go-to denim brand for three pregnancies straight. Even once she grew out of her Agolde denim, she "still wore them unbuttoned." Always on board for the socks and loafers trend, Steinfeld stacked ribbed Calzedonia socks inside Saint Laurent's ruched, $1,350 black Le Loafers.

It's too big an ask to wear jeans every day while pregnant, so the Sinners actor relies on a "great pair of elastic-waist pants that still look super polished," according to Beau Society. The bump-cradling bottoms in question? Navy blue Twill Everywhere Pants from Enza Costa, styled alongside American Vintage's under-$200 pinstripe button-down. The hems were just tailored enough to reveal the rounded toeboxes on her $870 Celine CT-04 sneakers.

In recent weeks, Steinfeld has "surprised" herself by "getting dressed in cute outfits more often," compared to earlier in her pregnancy. She pulled a pre-pregnancy, black turtleneck dress from Éterne out of retirement for dinner with friends. Thanks to its silky-smooth, cotton-modal blend, the $265 maxi hugged her growing bump like a baby blanket.

Marking her second Guest In Residence select this pregnancy, Steinfeld layered Hadid's Grizzly Wash Coat on top. Its brushed cashmere exterior—also in black—added some subtle texture to her monochrome dinner set. You heard it here, folks: Guest In Residence isn't just an It girl's preferred pick, but pregnant It girls, too.

Steinfeld's Substack post proved she and Rihanna approach pregnancy dressing in the same "comfort first" way. "Some days it's easier to find a comfy option that still feels put-together," Steinfeld wrote. "Other days it's a sweatshirt, and that's fine." She doesn't expect red carpet-level serves from her maternity-wear, and neither should you. Still, she remains loyal to It-girl brands, silhouettes, and trends. "I will say, when you pull on a shirt that hits the perfect spot on your belly, where just the right amount of skin is showing, it feels pretty exciting."

Steinfeld also had "the best time" curating her baby shower outfit, which will drop on Beau Society soon. In the meantime, shop the Steinfeld-inspired styles below, whether you're expecting or not.

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Rihanna turned 38 on Friday, February 20, and she did so wearing an immaculate Gucci leopard-print fur coat, which was designed by Tom Ford.

A$AP Rocky reportedly planned a surprise birthday dinner at Rihanna's favorite restaurant, Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California. Throwing her outfit all the way back to the late '90s, Rihanna bundled up in a rabbit and fox fur cropped jacket from Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 Ready-to-Wear collection, when Tom Ford was at the helm.

Pieces from this particular Gucci collection continue to trade hands for thousands of dollars, making Rihanna's birthday jacket a rare find.

The "Work" singer paired her statement jacket with a sheer black dress, and a pair of stiletto sandals.

In a February 2025 interview with Harper's BAZAAR, Rihanna reflected on aging. "Getting old is shit, but it's also a blessing," she told the outlet. "Somebody could rob me right now of everything I have, [but] they will never take a memory, an experience, a feeling, a scent that reminded me of that moment. There's just things that mean more when you grow up."

Hopefully the Fenty founder is celebrating her latest birthday in style.

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It's about time in the celebrity style calendar when stars nail down their go-to shoe trend of the year. Kendall Jenner adores high-vamp flats and Repetto ballerinas rarely leave Kaia Gerber's soles. Rihanna, meanwhile, is styling what could be Puma's biggest sneaker of 2026.

The Grammy winner debuted mysterious, low-profile trainers on February 10 in L.A. At the time, her baggy Puma sweatpants hid every defining feature. By a Feb. 15 outing in New York City, she styled the gumsole sneakers beneath another pair of shoe-obstructing sweats. Rihanna's beige, wide-leg joggers coordinated with an ERL's fleece take on the quarter-zip trend. She stacked an equally-oversize aviator jacket from Vaquera on top. Its glossy, sage green exterior juxtaposed the hood's white fur trim.

Her hood's dramatic shearling was a near perfect shade match to her nameless Puma sneakers. Ivory suede decorated each toe box, before the brand's Formstrip trademark (curved bands of black leather) decorated each outer sidewall. The circa-1958 Formstrip is a Puma patent on models like the Speedcat, Palermo, and Fenty Avanti (to name a few). It also appears on the $70 Club II Era Sneaker, featuring the same ivory toeboxes, black Formstrips, and gumsoles as Rihanna's Pumas.

Before her Feb. 10 shopping spree with her son, Riot, Rihanna's sneaker-clad sightings had been slim to none in 2026. Instead of sourcing her Puma sneaker rack, she's been favoring Amina Muaddi stilettos, anti-Rihanna loafers, and tiger-print Alaïa pumps.

Fans last saw the "Breakin' Dishes" singer wearing easy-to-ID sneakers on Jan. 4 in Barbados: Miu Miu's $1,350 snakeskin best-sellers. (The Rihanna Effect sold them out faster than you can say sneakerina.) Since then, she's maintained her hiatus in Paris, NYC, West Hollywood, and even L.A., once her favorite hotspot to debut new trainers.

If any label can revive Rihanna's sneaker streak, it's Puma. (She's been a loyal brand ambassador since 2014, after all.) With two wears under her belt, these secret shoes are already on sneakerheads' radar. Celebrities say slim sneakers like Rihanna's are on track to knock the dad-core trend down a peg in 2026. If Rihanna has any say in the matter (which she certainly does), these will pick up where the Puma Speedcats left off last year.

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Rihanna is currently in New York to support partner A$AP Rocky's AWGE Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear fashion show. For the occasion, the Fenty founder wore a fur-trimmed leather trench coat from AWGE, with lacy underwear underneath.

The singer made a case for leaving your dress at home by wearing an AWGE leather coat featuring a fur-trimmed collar and cuffs. Rihanna accessorized the sleek trench coat with sheer footless tights and black crocodile-print pointed-toe heeled pumps.

Keeping her accessories simple, Rihanna wore a selection of diamond and gold chain necklaces, along with multiple diamond earrings and ear cuffs. Underneath her black leather trench coat, the singer wore a black lacy bra, proving that a dress is always optional.

In her March 2025 Harper's BAZAAR cover story interview, Rihanna revealed how A$AP Rocky supports her with work and family, explaining, "[N]o matter how hard everything is that we're dealing with in our life, in our careers and as parents, he's like, 'Remember when we were friends? Remember when we just used to have fun as friends?'"

Clearly, the couple's romance is built on a firm foundation, and they continue support each other through all of their creative pursuits—including at New York Fashion Week.

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There are few garments in fashion history as evocative as the Hervé Léger bandage dress. The mere mention of the body-con style brings you back to the club, Cascada’s “Everytime We Touch” booming from the speakers and a raspberry Lancôme Juicy Tube in your going-out bag ready for a touch-up at a moment's notice. It's unmistakeable to anyone who poured over fashion glossies as a tween and admired It girls ranging from Cindy Crawford to Iman to Rihanna in second-skin dresses.

Michelle Ochs, the creative director of Hervé Léger since 2023, thinks of herself at 17 at her high school homecoming dance, wearing the bandage dress she bought at a mall in suburban Maryland. “If you told little-girl me I'd be where I am today, she wouldn’t believe you,” she says, on a video call, one week before presenting Hervé Léger’s Fall 2026 collection at New York Fashion Week.

The designer—also the founder of womenswear label Et Ochs—still counts herself as a fan, first and foremost. “I meet so many people who have such great, strong memories of the brand," she says. "Hearing everyone's stories with their bandage dresses might be what I love most about my job.”

Lately, she’s enjoyed hearing from Gen Z women who are falling head over mini-length hem for the iconic bodycon dress. Because, in case you didn’t know: They're back, and in every way a successful 2026 fashion trend needs to be. They’re a vintage grail, endorsed by Hailey Bieber. They're a frequent red carpet feature, like when Kaia Gerber wore a white bandage dress that recreated supermodel-mom Crawford’s Hervé Léger gown from the 1993 Academy Awards. They're a TikTok trend, too.

“People keep sending me videos of girls going into their mothers' closets and wearing her bandage dresses from 20 years ago,” says Ochs. The designer is particularly pleased with the last one: “There’s a reason women hold onto them for decades; you only keep the clothes you love.”

The mainstream bandage dress revival happens to be great timing for the legacy fashion brand. Hervé Léger just turned 40 and is celebrating with the Icons Reborn collection, launching February 19, which reissues a selection of its greatest hits. Priced between $295 and $425, the 10-piece capsule includes slightly tweaked versions of popular styles, including the plunging Backstage little black dress (a favorite of the ‘90s Supers) and the color-blocked Opening Night Dress, which was big with aughts pop stars.

“It's a milestone for the brand, not only in years, but also in earmarking its place in fashion history and pop culture,” says Ochs. “We wanted to reimagine these styles so a whole new generation can create more moments with the brand.”

While the Icons Reborn collection is a referential tribute to the club-rat fashion staple, the designer wants to make her mission at the brand very clear: “Hervé Léger is so much more than just the bandage dresses you remember. We're your go-to for anything special in your life—but we want to be your go-to for all aspects of your life.”

“When I joined, I was very mindful of the brand history and DNA. But, for lack of a better term, it had gotten a little stale," she continues. "I felt it was stuck in its mean-girl era. People heard Hervé Léger and thought only of skin and high heels. I wanted to push it beyond cocktail and evening.”

Ochs—who’s known in the industry as the “cutout queen” for her sensual, peek-a-boo dresses at her namesake label—saw an opportunity to soften and de-sexify the brand’s image and inventory.

“My approach was to bring a female perspective—which Léger hadn’t ever had [as creative director]—modernize the brand, and make it approachable," she says. Part of that meant producing more “multi-end use pieces,” like high-neck body-con midis, little black bandage dresses, and maxi gowns trimmed with fringe, that work well under a blazer as an office outfit or with kitten heels for date night that’ll have you home by 10 p.m. Ochs also doubled down on the brand’s separates.

Carrying 40 years of brand legacy, while also attempting to rebrand a silhouette that’s so cemented into the shared fashion consciousness, isn’t easy. There's also that bandage-wrapped elephant in the room: It doesn't feel like a coincidence that bandage dresses are trending in an age of easily accessible GLP-1s and the fashion industry leaving size-inclusivity by the wayside.

The designer doesn’t deny the context or connotations of a dress designed to wrap a body tight like an ACE bandage. However, while Ochs is at the helm, she hopes to reframe Léger’s signature stretch-knit material to be supportive rather than shrinking.

“Women's bodies fluctuate; every cycle, every year," she says. "A bandage dress will move with you and meet you where your body’s at.”

Hervé Léger is also making an active effort to center a more diverse range of body types in its campaigns and the celebrities it dresses; during NYFW, Ashley Graham wore the brand's ruby-red Maxine Gown to a launch party for her new wine brand, Lucci Lambrusco. It's also worth noting that the form-fitting silhouette is in itself a celebration of curves—but, admittedly, only up to a point. (Léger’s sizing range caps at XL, which fits a size 16).

Overall, Ochs’ plan to make Hervé Léger more accessible and appealing to consumers who have previously felt alienated or excluded is to emphasize the feel of its pieces above all else. She wants to focus on the emotion that comes up, the support you feel, when you put on a garment designed to fit you like a hug. “Women feel confident in our bandage dresses—and it radiates out of them,” she says.

The younger crowd certainly concurs: At the end of last month, Gen Z’s new favorite girlie and the 2026 Grammys’ “Best New Artist”, Olivia Dean, wore a candy-striped Hervé Léger bandage maxi dress, to a Universal Music Group artist showcase. Styled by Simone Beyene to be wrapped in pink, purple, green, yellow, and white bands, with a massive smile on her face and a microphone in hand, her joy was palpable.

“There’s a reason the bandage dress stays relevant and keeps coming back," Ochs says. "It might be in a different time, with different hair, makeup, and styling, but the dress itself doesn't change, and you can’t argue with that. A good dress is a good dress.”

It's New York Fashion Week, meaning editors and It girls alike are stretching their capsule wardrobes thin. Blazers, T-shirts, and jeans—all longtime, front-row failsafes—are as booked and busy as the models. Even so, Marie Claire didn't expect to see Rihanna wearing the same uniform around West Hollywood on February 12.

Rihanna's NYFW hiatus has been going strong since Sept. 2024, when she surprised fashion insiders beside the Alaïa Spring 2025 runway. It seems she doesn't plan on breaking her no-show streak during the Fall 2026 season. While editors unpacked the latest runways at Tory Burch and Coach, she was photographed running errands.

But even on the opposite end of the country, she was dressed in any editor's signature daytime set. She layered a stark white T-shirt under a blue-and-white pinstripe button-down and an oversize black blazer—perhaps the most modest suit jacket in her closet.

Rihanna is one of Hollywood's most avid jeans wearers, and yet, she rarely styles them this classically. Usually, they're accompanied by fur outerwear of some sort, a trending top (be it polo or rugby), or one-half of a Canadian tuxedo.

Going the light-wash, straight-leg route was surprising for the baggy jeans devotee. Spring 2026 runways seem to be influencing her shift in silhouettes and shades. RiRi has otherwise been pro-dark-denim stance since last June, alongside Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, and Zoë Kravitz. Perhaps like the shape of her jeans, recent runway trends are behind this revival, too.

If the top portion of the Grammy winner's outfit made you go, "hmm," take a peek at her shoes. Rihanna strolled right past her Puma sneakers and Amina Muaddi stilettos, and instead, opened a brand-new box of black-and-white Miu Miu loafers.

Penny loafers have always been on the outskirts of Rihanna's regular rotation, but they're not completely absent from her shoe rack. She usually requires more avant-garde interpretations, like Maison Margiela's split-toe Tabis she styled last February.

Last May, Marie Claire fashion editor Lauren Tappan rounded up Rihanna's take on a capsule wardrobe. Spoiler: not one formula felt as approachable as her latest look. The only T-shirt that made the cut was a graphic slogan tee; the only blazer a shirtless, shoulder-padded style; and loafers were nowhere to be seen.

If we've learned anything from Rihanna's decades-long reign as a street style star, it's that her outfits are impossible to predict. There's an equal chance she'll wear fresh-off-the-runway Dior, or give jeans, a blazer, and loafers another anti-Rihanna spin tomorrow.

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Amal Clooney's trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics seemed to fly by as fast as Team USA figure skater Alysa Liu's short program. By February 8, the human rights lawyer already returned to the Milan Airport. She wasn't dressed in Olympics merch, either. Instead, a 2026 twist on the straight-leg jeans trend took the airport styling gold medal.

Less than 48 hours after she landed in Italy, paparazzi spotted Clooney in another travel-proof look. She traded Friday's matching Versace set—down to the leopard-print boots—for relaxed basics, beginning with a navy blue rollneck sweater and black peacoat.

The surprises continued with her first jeans in eleven months: an up-and-coming genre of straight-leg jeans. She slipped on a pair of not-quite-flared, not-quite-skinny pants, featuring a fresh-off-the-runway wash. Each leg hugged her thighs before slightly flaring out like the straight-leg styles of yesteryear. They stretched so far, Marie Claire couldn't ID her black boots. Clooney's handbag, on the other hand, was Chloé without a doubt.

Clooney's gold coat buttons matched the hardware atop Chloé's four-figure Camera Tote. Zip-fastening pockets were half the size of a buckled, top-flap pouch at the center of the east-west purse. The Sunday flight marked its public debut on Clooney's shoulder, but she's been shopping Chloé's boho-chic catalog for years. In fact, the last time she wore jeans out and about was with the brand's ultra-wide-leg pair last March.

Clooney's latest self-styling move might have been inspired by more avid denim wearers, like Jennifer Lawrence. Late last month, the New Yorker ditched classic Haute Couture Week dress codes for one of her fail-safe outfit formulas: a white tank top and jeans. Every element of Lawrence's Dior menswear pair—including the high-rise waist, elongated hems, and baby blue wash—was almost identical to Clooney's.

That same week, Rihanna tested the silhouette in New York City with a full-blown Canadian tuxedo. The straight-leg jeans stayed close to the star's thighs beneath the hem of her Saint Laurent bomber jacket. Then, the mid-wash legs widened just a bit to spotlight RiRi's tiger-print Alaïa pumps.

Celebrities are making the relaxed straight-leg style mainstream even before Spring 2026 collections hit stores. Since runway shows from Valentino, Loewe, Nina Ricci, and Bottega Veneta set the tone last September, it's no surprise the shape is having a moment right now. Just wait until Spring 2026 straight-leg styles actually become widely shoppable: They'll dominate denim drawers far and wide.

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In my closet, matching sweater sets are the gift that keeps on giving. Even if the dress code vetos a crewneck and joggers, sweater sets aren't out of the equation. I just opt for one with a skirt, like Rihanna's on February 5.

Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica—Rihanna's signature dinner spot since 2009—welcomed back the regular and her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, for the first time since December. The restaurant knows her so well, she could arrive in pajamas and she'd still receive prime seating. Even so, Rihanna treated the dinner the way she would a Hollywood event. Stylist Jahleel Weaver dressed her up in a charcoal gray co-ord, beginning with a turtleneck-hoodie hybrid.

Knowing RiRi, the hoodie will get plenty of solo wear. For its street style debut, the matching maxi skirt tagged along. Its ankle-grazing hem left just enough room for her strappy sandals to peek out. That, my friends, is where her look ended. Apart from diamond stud earrings, Rihanna's most recognizable jewels—even her go-to $100,000 pink watch—stayed home. Clearly, the goal here was to spotlight her sweater set.

A sweater dress is another comfort-first fail-safe in my regular rotation; one the Grammy winner put on my radar years ago. Her hooded Acne Studios dress—knitted from charcoal wool for the Fall 2024 season—will always be my blueprint.

Its strategically-placed, full-length zipper turned an otherwise slouchy fabric, sultry. She unzipped the slit just enough to showcase her over-the-knee Balenciaga boots. Bottega Veneta's Maxi Lauren Intrecciato Clutch upped the "I just threw this on" energy of the final, four-figure outfit.

Rihanna's latest look speaks to an overarching loungewear-adjacent trend bubbling up on the runways. Matching sets made from lightweight textiles like suede, wool, and cotton debuted during Fendi, Brunello Cucinelli, and Bottega Veneta's Spring 2026 shows. Translation: There's no shortage of relaxed, Rihanna-coded sets on the market right now. The ones ahead are my favorites for elevating the feel of sweatpants in an instant.

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No matter where her schedule takes her, jeans are the leading non-negotiable in Rihanna's suitcase. The pop star's denim especially shines while home in L.A., as proven by her first public outfit after Paris Haute Couture Week on February 2.

Rihanna's kept a low profile since a Jan. 27 Fenty Beauty event in Paris, suggesting she was rightfully prioritizing post-Couture Week R&R. A few days later, paparazzi spotted her looking every bit her L.A. cool-girl self. RiRi kept it casual in an oversize AWGE hoodie, plucked straight from A$AP Rocky's closet. (He's the label's creative director.) The rapper's neon monogram matched his girlfriend's checkered bucket hat, crocheted with green yarn.