When we think of the Met Gala, there’s no doubt that Rihanna comes to mind. The singer always manages to bring her A-game and turn heads on the red carpet with her daring fashion choices. She’s basically become the queen of the Met Gala, and we’re totally here for it.
Rihanna isn’t afraid to take risks with her fashion, and that’s what we love most about her. She’s always pushing boundaries and making bold statements with her outfits. Remember that time she wore that yellow cape dress by Guo Pei that basically took up the entire staircase? Iconic.
Rihanna attends the ‘China: Through The Looking Glass’ Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2015. Photo: Getty Images
And who can forget her Comme des Garçons dress with the sculptural floral motif? We’re still not entirely sure how she managed to sit down in that thing, but fashion isn’t always practical.
Then, there was her papal-inspired outfit by Maison Margiela. We’re pretty sure the Vatican was shaking in their boots when they saw how effortlessly she pulled off that mitre.
Rihanna attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The MET. Photo: Getty Images
Most recently, in 2021, she wore an oversized coat dress by Balenciaga and topped off the look with a stunning diamond necklace. Minimalist, yet impactful — we wouldn’t expect anything less.
Let’s take a look back at some of her most memorable, iconic, and notable Met Gala outfits.
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"China: Through the Looking Glass" (2015)
For the 2015 Met Gala, Rihanna went all out with a Guo Pei-designed gown that took two years to make. The yellow cape dress featured intricate embroidery and a massive train that required three people to help her carry up the stairs. The dress quickly became one of the most talked-about looks of the night and cemented Rihanna as a fashion icon.
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"Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between" (2017)
Rihanna has always been a fan of avant-garde fashion, and her 2017 Met Gala outfit was no exception. She wore a Comme des Garçons-designed dress that featured a sculptural floral motif and a high-low hemline. The look was bold, daring, and truly unforgettable.
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"Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" (2018)
For the 2018 Met Gala, Rihanna once again stole the show with a papal-inspired outfit by Maison Margiela. The all-white ensemble featured a beaded skirt, a matching robe, and a matching mitre. The outfit perfectly embodied the theme of the night and showcased Rihanna’s impeccable style.
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"Charles James: Beyond Fashion" (2014)
In 2014, Rihanna rocked a stunning white two-piece ensemble by Stella McCartney. The crop top and skirt combo showed off her toned midriff and hugged her curves in all the right places.
This isn’t one of her boldest and most memorable Met looks, but it is a pretty elite example of simple sexiness.
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"In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" (2022)
For the most recent Met Gala, Rihanna once again showed off her daring sense of style with a look by Balenciaga. She wore a black, oversized coat dress with a matching hat and gloves, and completed the look with a stunning diamond necklace. The outfit was minimalist yet impactful, and once again cemented Rihanna as a fashion icon.
