• ASAP Rocky and Rihanna arrive at a Fenty Beauty x Fenty Skin event at Goya Studios in Los Angeles, California on February 12, 2022. AFP
    ASAP Rocky and Rihanna arrive at a Fenty Beauty x Fenty Skin event at Goya Studios in Los Angeles, California on February 12, 2022. AFP
  • For the event, Rihanna wore a green string top by Attico with a pair of coordinated trousers. AFP
    For the event, Rihanna wore a green string top by Attico with a pair of coordinated trousers. AFP
  • The Barbados-born singer spoke about her pregnancy style at the event, saying 'it's fun' but also 'a challenge' dressing her new bump. AFP
    The Barbados-born singer spoke about her pregnancy style at the event, saying 'it's fun' but also 'a challenge' dressing her new bump. AFP
  • 'I'm enjoying not having to worry about covering up my tummy,' she joked. AFP
    'I'm enjoying not having to worry about covering up my tummy,' she joked. AFP
  • Rihanna's maternity fashion look featured a backless green top and ombre pink trousers. AFP
    Rihanna's maternity fashion look featured a backless green top and ombre pink trousers. AFP

Rihanna on her pregnancy fashion: 'I'm enjoying not having to cover up my tummy'


Farah Andrews
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Rihanna announced that she is expecting her first baby with partner A$AP Rocky last month. In the weeks since the announcement, the Diamonds singer and fashion mogul has made a string of maternity style statements.

To announce the happy news, the couple took a stroll through snowy New York. Rihanna showed off her bump in a long pink vintage Chanel coat, which was styled to be open with a long, jewelled necklace over her stomach.

Proving that she won't be turning to oversized smock dresses, elasticated jeans and leggings for her pregnancy, she has since worn a Jean Paul Gaultier lace-up cardigan under a black hoodie with skin-tight trousers and gold jewellery for a night out in Los Angeles the week after she made her pregnancy announcement.

On February 9, she wore a vintage Roberto Cavalli denim and animal print coat for a night out with her family.

Like the Chanel coat she wore for the pregnancy announcement, the Cavalli design was styled open over her bump, worn over a pair of slouchy jeans with a Fendi fur-trimmed top and a vintage Christian Dior saddle bag.

On February 12, she attended the Fenty Beauty x Fenty Skin F Club event in Los Angeles, for which she wore a green string top by Attico with a pair of co-ordinated trousers. The custom look was accessorised by Messika jewellery and Manolo Blahnik heels.

Click though the gallery above to see images of Rihanna at the Fenty Beauty x Fenty Skin F Club event.

The Barbados-born singer spoke about her pregnancy style at the event, telling People that "it's fun" but also "a challenge" dressing her new bump.

"I like it. I'm enjoying it," she said. "I'm enjoying not having to worry about covering up my tummy.

"If I feel a little chubby, it's like, whatever! It's a baby!"

In her most demure maternity look to date, Rihanna wore a hooded coat for the opening of the Savage X Fenty store in Los Angeles last week.

In images shared by Miles Diggs, the photographer known as Diggzy who also shot her pregnancy announcement, Rihanna posed in a statement red leather piece of outerwear by Tunisian fashion house Alaia.

The coat was accessorised with shoes by Jordanian-Romanian designer Amina Muaddi and jewellery by Chopard and Maria Tash.

Speaking about how fashion is helping to motivate her throughout her pregnancy, she said: "Right now, being pregnant, some days you just feel like, 'Ugh, I just want to lay here on this couch all day.' But when you put on a little face and a little lipstick, you transform.

"You put some clothes on, and it's like, when you look good, you feel good. I've heard that for a very long time, but it's true. It really can get you up off that couch and make you feel [great]."

Look back at Rihanna's style evolution here:

  • Rihanna, in a sequinned vest and cropped jeans, poses backstage during a MTV Networks Tempo Channel launch event on October 22, 2005, in Barbados. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a sequinned vest and cropped jeans, poses backstage during a MTV Networks Tempo Channel launch event on October 22, 2005, in Barbados. Getty Images
  • Rhianna, in a gold top and embellished jeans, poses in the press room at the T4 Poll Winners' Party on November 20, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rhianna, in a gold top and embellished jeans, poses in the press room at the T4 Poll Winners' Party on November 20, 2005 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in an embroidered blouse and shorts, at a party to celebrate the release of her new album 'A Girl Like Me' on April 22, 2006 in her hometown of St. Michael, Barbados. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in an embroidered blouse and shorts, at a party to celebrate the release of her new album 'A Girl Like Me' on April 22, 2006 in her hometown of St. Michael, Barbados. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in a floral mini dress, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium on May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a floral mini dress, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium on May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in a classic LBD, arrives at the Mobo Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall on September 20, 2006, in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a classic LBD, arrives at the Mobo Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall on September 20, 2006, in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in a sequinned mini, arrives at the 13th annual MTV Europe Music Awards on November 2, 2006 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a sequinned mini, arrives at the 13th annual MTV Europe Music Awards on November 2, 2006 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in a patterned midi dress, attends a press conference for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert on December 11, 2006 in Oslo, Norway. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a patterned midi dress, attends a press conference for the Nobel Peace Prize Concert on December 11, 2006 in Oslo, Norway. Getty Images
  • Kumi Kouda and Rihanna, in a black playsuit, on July 7, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Kumi Kouda and Rihanna, in a black playsuit, on July 7, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in an emerald gown, arrives at the World Music Awards held at the Sporting Club on November 4, 2007 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in an emerald gown, arrives at the World Music Awards held at the Sporting Club on November 4, 2007 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in leopard print, attends the annual Bambi Awards on November 29, 2007 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in leopard print, attends the annual Bambi Awards on November 29, 2007 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in metallic Dolce & Gabbana, arrives at the Brit Awards at Earls Court on February 20, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in metallic Dolce & Gabbana, arrives at the Brit Awards at Earls Court on February 20, 2008 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Givenchy, at the Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week on October 4, 2009 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Givenchy, at the Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week on October 4, 2009 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Chanel, arrives at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Chanel, arrives at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week on October 6, 2009 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Jean Paul Gaultier, attends the NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on January 23, 2010 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Jean Paul Gaultier, attends the NRJ Music Awards at Palais des Festivals on January 23, 2010 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Singer Rihanna, in a blazer and tulle skirt, attends at press conference on February 11, 2010 in Seoul, South Korea. Getty Images
    Singer Rihanna, in a blazer and tulle skirt, attends at press conference on February 11, 2010 in Seoul, South Korea. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in patterned separates, on February 14, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in patterned separates, on February 14, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Alexandre Vauthier, arrives at the Echo Awards at Messe Berlin on March 4, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Alexandre Vauthier, arrives at the Echo Awards at Messe Berlin on March 4, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Miu Miu, attends the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week on October 6, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Miu Miu, attends the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week on October 6, 2010 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in a Zambesi top, turns on the Westfield Shopping Centre Christmas lights on November 4, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a Zambesi top, turns on the Westfield Shopping Centre Christmas lights on November 4, 2010 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in voluminous Marchesa, attends the MTV Europe Awards at the La Caja Magica on November 7, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in voluminous Marchesa, attends the MTV Europe Awards at the La Caja Magica on November 7, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2011. EPA
    Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2011. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends a Nivea event on May 6, 2011 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Dolce & Gabbana, attends a Nivea event on May 6, 2011 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, arrives for the Stella McCartney show during London Fashion Week on February 18, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, arrives for the Stella McCartney show during London Fashion Week on February 18, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Givenchy, attends The Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Givenchy, attends The Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 21, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Pucci, attends the 'Battleship' premiere on April 3, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Pucci, attends the 'Battleship' premiere on April 3, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Raf Simons, switches on the Christmas Lights at Westfield Stratford City on November 19, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Raf Simons, switches on the Christmas Lights at Westfield Stratford City on November 19, 2012 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Alaia, arrives for the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. EPA
    Rihanna, in Alaia, arrives for the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. EPA
  • Rihanna, in a sleek LBD, at the Oxford Street River Island store on March 4, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a sleek LBD, at the Oxford Street River Island store on March 4, 2013 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Chanel, attends the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 2, 2013 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Chanel, attends the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 2, 2013 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Lanvin, attends the Lanvin show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 27, 2014 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Lanvin, attends the Lanvin show as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 27, 2014 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Givenchy, attends the Givenchy show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 2, 2014 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Givenchy, attends the Givenchy show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 2, 2014 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Miu Miu, attends the Miu Miu show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2014 in Paris, France.Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Miu Miu, attends the Miu Miu show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2014 in Paris, France.Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, arrives for the Met Gala in New York on May 5, 2014. EPA
    Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, arrives for the Met Gala in New York on May 5, 2014. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 1, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Stella McCartney, attends the British Fashion Awards at London Coliseum on December 1, 2014 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Zac Posen, arrives for the first annual Diamond Ball in California on December 11, 2014. EPA
    Rihanna, in Zac Posen, arrives for the first annual Diamond Ball in California on December 11, 2014. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Guo Pei, arrives for the Met Gala in New York on May 4, 2015. EPA
    Rihanna, in Guo Pei, arrives for the Met Gala in New York on May 4, 2015. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Dior, arrives at the Christian Dior show on June 16, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Dior, arrives at the Christian Dior show on June 16, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Dior, attends the Vogue 95th Anniversary Party on October 3, 2015 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Dior, attends the Vogue 95th Anniversary Party on October 3, 2015 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Armani, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 24, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Armani, attends the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena on February 24, 2016 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in her own designs, at the Fenty x Puma by Rihanna show on September 28, 2016 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in her own designs, at the Fenty x Puma by Rihanna show on September 28, 2016 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Dior, attends the Christian Dior show at Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2016 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Dior, attends the Christian Dior show at Paris Fashion Week on September 30, 2016 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Armani, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
    Rihanna, in Armani, arrives for the 59th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2017. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Dior, attends the Christian Dior show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2017 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Dior, attends the Christian Dior show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 3, 2017 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Comme des Garcons, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
    Rihanna, in Comme des Garcons, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Ralph & Russo, attends the Chopard dinner in honour of the Rihanna X Chopard Collection during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Ralph & Russo, attends the Chopard dinner in honour of the Rihanna X Chopard Collection during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Dior, attends the 'Okja' screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Dior, attends the 'Okja' screening during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Giambattista Valli, attends the 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' premiere on July 24, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Giambattista Valli, attends the 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' premiere on July 24, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Molly Goddard, attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna launch at Harvey Nichols on September 19, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Molly Goddard, attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna launch at Harvey Nichols on September 19, 2017 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Marianna Senchina, attends the Fenty Beauty launch on September 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Marianna Senchina, attends the Fenty Beauty launch on September 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Versace, attends a Fenty Beauty launch on April 5, 2018 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Versace, attends a Fenty Beauty launch on April 5, 2018 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in John Galliano for Margiela, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
    Rihanna, in John Galliano for Margiela, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Poiret, attends the 'Ocean's 8' premiere on June 13, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Poiret, attends the 'Ocean's 8' premiere on June 13, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Louis Vuitton, attends the Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Louis Vuitton, attends the Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2018 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Burberry, poses during her Fenty Beauty talk in collaboration with Sephora on September 29, 2018 in Dubai, UAE. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Burberry, poses during her Fenty Beauty talk in collaboration with Sephora on September 29, 2018 in Dubai, UAE. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Versace, attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna anniversary event on October 3, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in Versace, attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna anniversary event on October 3, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in a denim shirtdress, at the opening of the Fenty pop-up store on May 24, 2019 in Paris, France. Getty Images
    Rihanna, in a denim shirtdress, at the opening of the Fenty pop-up store on May 24, 2019 in Paris, France. Getty Images
  • Rihanna, in Givenchy, at the 5th Annual Diamond Ball in New York on September 12, 2019. EPA
    Rihanna, in Givenchy, at the 5th Annual Diamond Ball in New York on September 12, 2019. EPA
  • Rihanna, in John Galliano, at the premiere of 'Queen & Slim' in Hollywood, California, on November 14, 2019. EPA
    Rihanna, in John Galliano, at the premiere of 'Queen & Slim' in Hollywood, California, on November 14, 2019. EPA
  • Rihanna, in Fenty, arrives for The Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on December 2, 2019. EPA
    Rihanna, in Fenty, arrives for The Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, on December 2, 2019. EPA
  • Rihanna, in custom Demna Gvasalia, poses on the red carpet for the 2021 Met Gala on September 13, 2021. EPA
    Rihanna, in custom Demna Gvasalia, poses on the red carpet for the 2021 Met Gala on September 13, 2021. EPA
  • Rihanna, in a short white Maximilian blazer and dress, attends Barbados's National Honours ceremony and Independence Day Parade in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 30, 2021. AFP
    Rihanna, in a short white Maximilian blazer and dress, attends Barbados's National Honours ceremony and Independence Day Parade in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 30, 2021. AFP
Updated: October 14, 2022, 7:06 AM