Pop superstar and fashionista Rihanna made heads turn at the world premiere of The Smurfs Movie in Brussels on June 28, with her pregnancy bump on full-display in the spectacular custom Chanel outfit. The singer, 37, who is expecting her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky, wore a soft green sheer top calf-length skirt by the luxury fashion house.
The outfit was one of the highlights of the night, made from silk chiffon, embellished with a combination of sequins, feathers and jeweled buttons. According to Chanel, the outfit was over 800 hours in the making, with more than 80,000 embroidery elements and 250 feathers, and it certainly encapsulated a fashion statement but also a moment of haute couture.
A$AP Rocky, 36, joined Riri on the blue carpet looking dapper in a striped shirt and tie with black trousers. The couple, who already share sons RZA and Riot, looked calm and in joy when they stood together taking pictures and meeting the fans. The couple's first signals of confirmation of the pregnancy came from their May appearance at the Met Gala where Rihanna showed off her bump in a corset-like outfit.
Rihanna’s presence at the premiere was about more than fashion. She is The Smurfs Movie, voicing Smurfette and acting as co producer of the film which opens in theatres July 18.
Rihanna’s maternity style has made headlines for being non conformist and her Chanel look was no different. Instead of normal loose fitting clothing, she showcased her pregnancy in a sheer, body conscious number that highlighted her pregnancy. The look also included elements from Chanel’s 2003 couture collection, bringing historic design back to the forefront of fashion but creating a new perspective.
Beyond the premiere, Rihanna has been traveling with Rocky throughout Europe and recently showed up at Paris Fashion Week. Such praise seems commonplace amongst her fans and the media as they look to her for finding a balance between motherhood, music, fashion, and acting. The singer released a new track, “Friend of Mine,” that appears on the movie soundtrack, adding to the buzz leading up to the film’s release.
As Rihanna continues to expand her family, and keep a lively creative narrative, she demonstrates as to why she continually represents a defining element of influence in entertainment.
