Oh, Rihanna. Just when we thought you couldn’t possibly outdo yourself, you showed up looking like the chicest, frostiest snow queen to ever grace Royal Albert Hall—and you did it all while keeping A$AP Rocky firmly in your fabulously gloved grasp.
The 36-year-old icon (and part-time heartbreaker) rolled into the 2024 Fashion Awards on December 2 wearing what can only be described as “winter royalty but make it Rihanna.” Picture an icy blue fur coat that screamed, I’m warm, but you’re cold for not inviting me sooner, paired with a darker blue hat that seemed to whisper, Yes, I’m coordinated—are you?
Meanwhile, A$AP, also 36, tried his best to match Rihanna’s energy in a navy ensemble, accessorized with a brown leather tie that said, I’m serious about fashion but also might sell you a vintage briefcase. It worked, but let’s be real: when Rihanna’s your date, you’re a supporting act.
Once inside, the power couple cozied up at a table with British Vogue’s big boss Edward Enninful and French fashion’s gothic fairy godmother Michele Lamy. Can you imagine the table talk? Probably something like:
Edward: “How do you stay so effortlessly iconic?”
Rihanna: “Edward, please. Iconic is just my Monday mood.”
Michele: “Pass the champagne.”
The real spotlight, though, was on A$AP, who snagged the Cultural Innovator Award. This honor celebrates someone who’s not just in the entertainment industry but running it, one viral fashion moment at a time. A$AP’s ability to make people say, Did you see what he wore? has apparently had a profound impact on fashion and culture—or as we like to call it, “being Rihanna-adjacent.”
And let’s talk outfits because, duh:
– Rihanna’s look: Crafted by Christian Lacroix with gloves by Paula Rowan. It was less “fashion” and more “buckle up, peasants; I’ve arrived.”
– A$AP’s fit: Bottega Veneta from head to toe, with that brown leather tie adding just enough intrigue to make us question if we, too, should invest in one.
Rihanna and A$AP didn’t just attend the Fashion Awards—they owned them. And if this is what winning at life looks like, we’d like to file a formal request for lessons.
