Rihanna was undeniably the belle of the ball at the 2023 Met Gala red carpet in New York tonight. The award-winning singer and billionaire beauty mogul brought head-turning style as she arrived at the annual affair with her partner ASAP Rocky.
The superstar power couple was fashionably late, opting to arrive hours after other celebrities entered the event. Rihanna was a vision in white for fashion’s biggest night. The Fenty founder covered her growing baby bump with a hooded coat that featured Chanel’s iconic Camellia flower allover.
Underneath, the “Work” musician donned a white Valentino dress. The piece had thin spaghetti straps, a plunging sweetheart neckline and a billowy pleated skirt.
In true fashion form, Riri added striking details to her look with Bulgari jewels including layered diamond choker necklaces, and statement midi rings. The fashion icon also added fingerless gloves and white sunglasses that had false eyelashes attached to the frames. As for glam, Riri styled her hair half up, half down and rounded out her outfit with a vibrant deep red matte lip.
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Rihanna’s footwear was revealed as she departed the Carlyle Hotel with ASAP Rocky ahead of the Met Gala. The “Umbrella” artist slipped into a pair of white strappy pointed-toe pumps by Gianvito Rossi. The slip-on silhouette had a large flower on the toe and satin straps that wrapped tightly around her ankle.
ASAP Rocky sported a look that was reminiscent of Karl Lagerfeld’s signature style. The “D.M.B” rapper wore a black blazer with a white button-down shirt and a black tie. The highlight of the record producer’s wardrobe came from his red plaid skirt that was styled over a pair of crystal-embellished jeans and held together by several Gucci belts.
Finishing Rocky’s ensemble was square-toe leather boots. The smooth style was accented with silver metal detailing on the toe and sat atop a thick square heel.
Rihanna made her Met Gala debut in 2007 wearing Georges Chakra. Fast-forward to 2018, and the hitmaker-turned-mogul acted as a gala co-chair alongside Donatella Versace, Amal Clooney and Anna Wintour for the “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” exhibit. She made waves on the red carpet in a dramatic, Pope-inspired bejeweled look paired with dazzling Louboutin pumps. Complete with a matching papal mitre, the custom-made John Galliano design is considered one of her most memorable Met Gala looks to date.
The Met Gala raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and celebrates the Costume Institute’s annual exhibits. This year’s theme, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” celebrates the life and career of designer Karl Lagerfeld. The 2023 event is notably co-chaired by Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, Michaela Coel, Penelope Cruz and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
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