Regarding fashion, Rihanna has always been ahead of the curve – able to dabble in trends in a genuinely fearless manner.

The singer, designer, and melting pot of multi-hyphenates is a fashion icon simply because she has put in the work. From her baggy jeans and crop-top outfits, which dominated the noughties, to her confident modern-day aesthetic, Rihanna’s style trajectory is one for the history books. Her affinity for sporting cult designers before they turn mainstream and spotting trends in advance have cemented her icon status and enabled her to cultivate her fashion empire.

Look back at some of her most experimental outfits from over the years.

Rih was among the first out the gate in Saint Laurent’s fuzzy heart coat in 2016, shown at the Maison’s autumn/winter 2016 showcase.

Many stars have braved the nɑked dress – Rihanna included. She commanded attention in a sparkling Swarovski crystal-encrusted look by Adam Selman at the CFDA Awards in 2014.

Comme des Garçons was behind the eccentric look that she wore to the Met Gala in 2017.

The vibrant gown that Rih wore to the Met Gala in 2015 will go down in history as one of the best looks the event has ever witnessed.

Rihanna attended her Diamond Ball wearing Alexis Mabille couture and Chopard jewels in 2018.

What better way to announce her second pregnancy than during her Super Bowl halftime performance? Rih sported a custom Loewe look, designed by Jonathan Anderson, which showed off her baby bump.

In 2011, she took to the red carpet in a frilled semi-sheer gown by Jean Paul Gaultier couture.

Rihanna attended Coachella in 2017 wearing a shimmering Gucci catsuit.

Rihanna walked the New York streets in a Ralph Lauren dressing gown, sheer socks, and slippers in 2016. 

She probably found it tricky to see, but Rihanna made a statement in the lace sunglasses that she wore to an event in 2009.

Rih embodied her inner princess at the Grammys in 2015.

Rihanna put her twist on Burberry’s heritage check pattern in 2017.