Rihanna’s Radiant Return: A Fashion Triumph at Cannes 2025

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After an eight-year hiatus, Rihanna made a dazzling comeback to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, turning heads and setting new standards for maternity fashion. Attending the premiere of Spike Lee’s crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest, in which her partner A$AP Rocky stars alongside Denzel Washington, the 37-year-old mogul embraced the spotlight with her signature flair.

“There are a plurality of reasons and decisions that went into this reedition. I must say that we also came back to the subject with Takashi because we had noticed the wild rise of the vintage and secondhand market, and that celebrities were spontaneously wearing colorful pieces, regularly bringing them back out of their wardrobes with a great deal of pride,” Pietro Beccari said.

Rihanna graced the red carpet in a custom Alaïa gown—a vibrant turquoise creation featuring a halter neckline, asymmetrical cutouts, and voluminous bows that elegantly showcased her baby bump. The ensemble was complemented by strappy heels in the same hue and sparkling diamond jewelry from Boucheron, including butterfly-shaped earrings and statement rings. Her hair was styled in a chic updo, and a glossy bronze lip added the finishing touch to her radiant look.

A$AP Rocky, making his Cannes debut, accompanied Rihanna in a sleek black Saint Laurent suit, accessorized with a striped tie, brooch, and Ray-Ban sunglasses. The couple, already parents to sons RZA and Riot, recently announced they are expecting their third child, continuing their tradition of names starting with the letter "R."

“We wanted to reach out to the generation who is not yet familiar with that collaboration, but who loves what was done 20 years ago and more recently with the Monogramouflage,” Adds the CEO of Louis Vuitton.

Despite the rain, the duo's affectionate presence on the red carpet captivated attendees and photographers alike. Rihanna's appearance not only celebrated her growing family but also reaffirmed her status as a fashion icon, seamlessly blending high fashion with personal expression.

As the Cannes Film Festival continues, Rihanna's return remains a highlight, embodying the fusion of glamour, artistry, and authenticity that defines her enduring appeal.