Rihanna brought flair to the Grand Kadooment Day parade in her home country of Barbados on Monday, wearing an elaborate jeweled and feathered costume to celebrate the close of the Caribbean festival Crop Over.
Details:
- The look: The singer, 38, wore a body harness decked out in jewels and tassels, topped with a towering headpiece of colorful bling and a coordinating feathered bustle reaching the floor, with bright lipstick and gemstones under her eyes.
- The designer: According to Vogue — which also noted she appeared with her brother’s band, Aura — the ensemble was crafted by local Barbadian designer Lauren Austin, who has reportedly made Carnival outfits for her since 2013. Austin told Vogue in 2017 that Rihanna ‘isn’t afraid to wear whatever she wants, when she wants.’
- Past appearances: Rihanna appeared at the festival in August 2024 in a curve-hugging harness with a coordinating headpiece and decorative plumes, and in 2019 wore a hot-pink minidress under pink feathers with a Bantu knots hairstyle.
- A family moment: The appearance came days after Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky threw a Spider-Man-themed birthday party for their son Riot, who turned 3 on Aug. 1, seemingly in Barbados.
- A recent performance: Rihanna also made a surprise appearance at Jay-Z’s final 30th anniversary concert in New York City on July 12, performing ‘Run This Town’ with the rapper before a solo rendition of her 2015 track ‘Bitch Better Have My Money.’
What to Watch:
Rihanna remains on a break from the red carpet for now, focusing on motherhood and celebrating her home culture.
Source: People
