Rihanna Broke the Oldest Style Rule In the Book At Her 35th Birthday Party

As if Rihanna didn’t have enough to celebrate at the moment, between a record-breaking half time performance at the Super Bowl and a second baby on the way, she can also add turning 35 to the list. Naturally, the singer turned entrepreneur didn’t ring in another year as the world’s favorite billionnaire on the DL, at least not in the dressing department.

To mark the occasion, Rihanna was joined by A$AP Rocky, her best friend Melissa Forde, her brother, and more close friends and family at her go-to spot in L.A. Giorgio Baldi, where she showed up in four-inch, crystal-covered Louboutins aptly named the “Just Queen” sandals, an off-the-runway Bottega Veneta coat, vintage Gucci by Tom Ford accessories circa 2004 (sourced by the one and only Vintage By Misty), and a micro-mini look that defies fashion’s oldest rule: never wear white after Labor Day. 

To clarify, we know that this particular style guideline is staler than the snacks we indulged in during the birthday girl’s epic show last Sunday. But it still goes to show that Rihanna continues to play by her rules and her rules only. To see her entire birthday look (as well as A$AP Rocky’s epic Loewe ensemble), keep on scrolling.

On Rihanna: Bottega Veneta coat; Vintage Dior top; Vintage Gucci by Tom Ford bag; Christian Louboutin Just Queen Crystal Embellished Slide Sandal ($1295); XIVKARATS Custom ring

The rosettes trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. For proof, just look at any runway show from fall/winter 2023.

White jeans look incredible all year long—and that’s a cold, hard fact. 

I can’t get over how expensive this rib-knit midi dress looks. 

It’s giving Jacquemus vibes and I’m 1000% here for it. Now to book a tropical vacation. 

The prettiest of them all arrives in the from of these sculptural Khaite heels that will no doubt be everywhere come spring. 

Every Who What Wear editor has either contemplated buying this zippered Zara top or actually did. 

That hardware, though. 

The kind of slip dress you could wear with Sambas for the first warm day of the season or get married in. And if there’s anything we love, it’s an investment that does it all.

Cashmere socks are kind of my thing. 

Discovering that this set was still available legitimately made my day.  Shop the matching Flared Textured-Knit Skirt ($60).

This Courrèges has been a hit for decades, first in the ’60s when it debuted and today, where TikTok’s most stylish show off their new and vintage takes. 

That jacquard material is too pretty to pass up. It’s like something out of Versailles. 

For all the bad-hair days ahead of you. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. 

I for one can’t wait for warmer weather so Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid can start wearing parachute pants again. 

So you’re telling me that the perfect tank top really does exist? 

Consider me too obsessed to stop myself from buying these $35 wedges. 

These linen trousers are calling my name and you bet I’m listening.  Shop the matching Linen-Blend Belted Blazer ($149).

The draping on this simple white top are to die for. 

Everyone’s favorite comfortable sandal, whiteout edition. 

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