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The 2026 spring haute couture fashion show has kicked off in Paris, and today’s Dior conference will be one of the most star-studded shows in the front row. A-listers including Greta Lee, Jennifer Lawrence and Rihanna came to witness designer Jonathan Anderson’s first couture collection for the French brand.
All eyes may have been on the massive, intricately crafted designs Anderson showed off at Dior’s show, but even the most seasoned fashion insiders couldn’t help but be mesmerized by Rihanna sitting in the front row. (Uh-this is Rihanna.) Naturally, the superstar opted for a statement look for the occasion, pairing a sheer polka dot dress (tied with a giant bow at the neck) with a tailored double-breasted coat.
Wondering why the all black suit feels like that. . . Does it look familiar? It’s strikingly similar to one of her most iconic maternity looks from a few years ago. Rihanna caused a stir in 2022 when she attended the Fall 2022 Dior fashion show in Paris while she was pregnant with her first child, son RZA. She wore a sheer black Dior babydoll dress that revealed her bra and briefs—the edgy, subversive take on maternity wear that she has now made her calling card.
Well today, you could say Rihanna revived the look and Cool Mom Style Attitude: While she probably wasn’t expecting it, she couldn’t help but give a nod to one of her most talked about maternity looks. Guys, that’s when you know you’re a true fashion icon: when you have yourself on your mood board.
