LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: (EDITORS NOTE) This Image has been converted to black and white) Rihanna arrives at The Fashion Awards 2019 held at Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: (EDITORS NOTE) This Image has been converted to black and white) Rihanna arrives at The Fashion Awards 2019 held at Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty Images)

Rihanna has officially reached billionaire status, and in honour of her achievement, we want to revisit her most baller outfits from years past

Singer, designer, and makeup mogul—Rihanna is a booked and busy businesswoman, but she always makes time to dress well. It’s not easy narrowing our edit of the billionaire’s best outfits down to just a few individual looks, but here are five major moments where Rihanna looked every dollar’s worth of her wealth.

1/5 Met Gala glam

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Photo 1 of 4 Rihanna wearing Guo Pei at the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala (Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Photo 2 of 4 A closer look at the straight eyebrows and heavy eyeliner she wore to complement the dress (Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage)
Photo 3 of 4 Rihanna wearing Comme de Garçon at the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com)
Photo 4 of 4 Heavy hot pink blush blended into her eyeshadow elevates this floral look (Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04:  Rihanna attends the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 04:  Rihanna attends the 'China: Through The Looking Glass' Costume Institute Benefit Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01:  Rihanna attends the "Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between" Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 01:  Rihanna attends the 'Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between' Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

The Met Gala is obviously one of the year’s most major events in fashion, and Rihanna manages to make a memorable entrance every time. 

2015 China: Through the Looking Glass
As the headline performer, Rihanna had to make a statement, so she wore a luxurious yellow dress and cape with fur trim and gold embroidery by designer Guo Pei. Although it took him two years to make, this look has been ‘feeding the children’ ever since, and it’s not because of #omlettegate.
 
2017 Rei Kawakubo/Comme de Garçon: Art of the In-Between
This Comme de Garcon garment from the autumn/winter 2016 collection is inspired by punk and 18th century culture. This dress is made up of layered floral prints that appeared like petals. A sleek topknot and plenty of hot-pink blush completed the extravagant look.

See more: Guo Pei on Fame, Couture, and Creating Rihanna's MET Gala Gown

2/5 Fierce fringe

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Photo 1 of 2 Rihanna wearing L'Impasse leaving the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards after party (Photo: James Devaney/GC Images)
Photo 2 of 2 Rihanna wearing Norma Kamali on stage at the BRIT Awards 2016 (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 28:  Rihanna leaves a 2016 MTV Video Music Awards After Party at Up&Down on August 28, 2016 in New York City.  (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24:  (EDITORIAL USE ONLY)  Rihanna performs on stage at the BRIT Awards 2016 at The O2 Arena on February 24, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

2016 was all about fringe, and Rihanna led the way. An extremely flattering choice because of its beautiful movement, she wore it both on and off stage that year. Rihanna’s custom-made jumpsuit by L’Impasse was a major head turner as she made her way to a party after the VMAs. That shade of deep chartreuse flattered her skin tone and started to make its way into the public’s consciousness, and closets, shortly after.

The white Norma Kamali trousers she paired with a long-sleeved crop top seemed deceivingly simple but was so impactful when dancing during her performance with Drake at the BET Awards. Let’s just say she made it Work.

3/5 Sheer audacity

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Photo 1 of 4 Rihanna wearing Adam Selman at the the 2014 CFDA fashion awards (Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)
Photo 2 of 4 More skin on show for Rihanna at the 2014 CFDA fashion awards (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Photo 3 of 4 Rihanna wearing her own line, Fenty, at the The Fashion Awards 2019 (Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Photo 4 of 4 Close up of the sparkling details on the back of Rihanna's dress (Photo: Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 02:  (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains partial nudity.) Recipient of the 2014 CFDA Fashion Icon Award, Rihanna attends the 2014 CFDA fashion awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.  (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 02:  (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains partial nudity.) Fashion Icon award recipient Rihanna attends the winners walk during the 2014 CFDA fashion awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on June 2, 2014 in New York City.  (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Rihanna attends The Fashion Awards 2019 at the Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Rihanna arrives at The Fashion Awards 2019 held at Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/WireImage )

Bad gal Riri knows she doesn’t need clothes to look good, and her love of lingerie is likely what inspires her to gravitate towards sheer fabrics. Despite leaving little to the imagination with a nude dress designed by Adam Selman, Rihanna still looked covered up with her embellished headscarf, gloves, and tastefully placed fur scarf. The combination of Swarovski crystals and nudity was daring yet demure and totally divine.
 
This sheer mint coat was a clever way to cover up while still showing off her satin corset minidress, made by Ms. Fenty herself. The addition of gloves added so much to her take on modern elegance.

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4/5 One colour wonder

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Photo 1 of 4 Rihanna wearing Giambattista Valli at the 57th Grammy Awards (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Photo 2 of 4 This Giambattista Valli dress has plenty of movement (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Photo 3 of 4 Rihanna wearing Oscar de la Renta at her Fenty launch (Photo: Paul Morigi/WireImage)
Photo 4 of 4 Yellow and gold details enhance this sunny look (Photo: Paul Morigi/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08:  Singer Rihanna arrives at the 57th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08:  Singer Rihanna arrives at the 57th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07:  Rihanna arrives to the Fenty by Rihanna Launch at the Duggal Greenhouse on September 7, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07:  Rihanna arrives to the Fenty by Rihanna Launch at the Duggal Greenhouse on September 7, 2017 in New York City.  (Photo by Paul Morigi/WireImage)

What works frequently in Rihanna’s favour is doing a monochrome head-to-toe look, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be black and white. These layers upon layers of pink tulle for the Grammys probably inspired Ariana Grande’s aesthetic in general. This Giambattista Valli gown didn’t need anything else except for some light make-up in similar shades of pink and a sleek updo.
 
When she launched Fenty Beauty in New York, Rihanna was certainly not afraid of yellow and gold. Perhaps her penchant for these shades was an ode to her Met Gala look? She paired an Oscar de le Renta crop top and slit skirt with wrap-around heels for this event, elevating the look with pops of yellow thanks to eyeshadow and solid-gold hoop earrings.

5/5 Trendsetter

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Photo 1 of 4 Rihanna sporting small white shades by Andy Wolf at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival (Photo: Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic)
Photo 2 of 4 Rihanna in Dior at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival (Photo: Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic)
Photo 3 of 4 Rihanna in vintage Dolce & Gabbana and new season Loewe (Photo: Gotham/GC Images)
Photo 4 of 4 Rihanna and Rocky admiring each other's outfits (Photo: Gotham/GC Images)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19:  Rihanna attends the "Okja" screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2017 in Cannes, France.  (Photo by Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic)
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19:  Rihanna attends the "Okja" screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2017 in Cannes, France.  (Photo by Anthony Harvey/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 10: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are seen on set for a music video on July 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 10: Rihanna (L) and A$AP Rocky are seen filming a music video in the Bronx on July 10, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

Always one for wearing a fun and playful accessory, the singer often leads the way in influencing trends. At the Cannes Film Festival 2017, she donned a Dior dress and Andy Wolf Ojala frames. These tiny sunglasses became an overnight sensation and inspired Kendall and Kylie Jenner (and the rest of Calabasas) to sport them regularly in Instagram pics.
 
Rihanna was most recently spotted filming a music video with confirmed beau A$AP Rocky. She’s shifting the trend from corsets to bustiers including the pictured vintage snakeskin Dolce & Gabbana. On a side note, be sure to join the queue for shealing this autumn and winter. We predict this Loewe autumn/winter 2021 coat, which is from the brand’s menswear collection, will be a big hit.

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Amalissa Hall
Style Writer, Tatler Hong Kong
Tatler Asia
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Amalissa Hall was the style writer at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on writing digital articles, she covers news, tracks trends and interviews experts from the fashion, beauty and wellness industries, as well as entertainment spheres. Interview highlights include Formula One driver Alex Albon, award-winning costume designer Jany Temime and prolific make-up artist Lisa Eldridge.

She has also produced print stories featuring make-up artists, perfumiers and other upcoming figures discussing Asian representation on social media, sharing industry insight and trends as well as explaining new approaches to wellness in Hong Kong.