Rihanna’s Style Revolution: Her Most Iconic Red Carpet Moments

If she wants, Rihanna could compete for the crown of the best dressed in the history of the MET Gala. And I think she has a fair chance to be crowned queen, thanks to her glamorous look at the Gala almost every year since ‘07. Don't take my word for it. Here's how her style has evolved on different nights of the MET Gala from 2007 until 2023:

Theme: Poiret: King of Fashion Designer: Georges Chakra Here, Rihana chose a white Georges Chakra dress with stone embellishments and crystals — a solid start for RiRi who would soon be the Queen of the Met Gala.

Theme: The Model as a Muse: Embodying Fashion Designer: Dolce & Gabbana At the MET gala in 2009, Rihanna appeared in a tuxedo designed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The jacket with balloon sleeves and the leather gauntlets on her hands was notable in the design.

Theme: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Designer: Stella McCartney This gala celebrated the life and work of English designer Alexander McQueen. Here, Rihanna decided on a lace dress made by Stella McCartney in black. See how it contrasts with her iconic red hair?

Theme: Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations Designer: Tom Ford Rihanna had already achieved pop legend status and was also one of the expected figures on the red carpet. Here, the singer appeared in a backless leather dress designed by Tom Ford.

Theme: China: Through the Looking Glass Designer: Guo Pei This was the year Rihanna wished everyone luck next time at the Met Gala. Her yellow embroidered mile-long dress, designed by Guo Pei, was the absolute winner of the night. It was one of the historic moments in fashion in recent years — and solidified her place as a fashion icon.

Theme: Rei Kawakubo: Art of the In-Between Designer: Comme des Garçons After Guo Pei’s stunning dress two years earlier, RiRi returned to the event in a floral-print dress with impressive architectural workmanship.

Theme: Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination Designer: John Galliano Rihanna was one of the hosts in 2018, so nothing less could be expected from her. The businesswoman appeared transformed with a dress, coat, and miter all impeccably embroidered, courtesy of John Galliano.

Theme: In America: A Lexicon of Fashion Designer: Balenciaga A few minutes after finishing the red carpet on the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps, Rihanna was wrapped in a voluminous Balenciaga overcoat and hat in the same harmony with the look.

Theme: Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty Designer: Valentino Following the birth of her first child, the singer withdrew from public events for a little while. At the 2023 Met Gala she made her comeback, sporting a baby bump under the white Valentino hooded gown with a cape made of 500 petals.