A$AP Rocky marked the arrival of Don’t Be Dumb with an intimate release gathering in New York, the focus stayed where it belonged: the music at the center of the night. Yet, as expected, Rihanna’s presence subtly expanded the conversation. Not by pulling attention away from the night, but by showing how style can function as a form of simple support.

Rocky’s return to a full-length project after years of anticipation was significant. In that setting, Rihanna’s appearance felt carefully thought through offering a reminder that showing up for your partner’s work moment requires awareness as much as personal expression.

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She chose a softly cut, floor-length slip dress in a warm, burnished tone, layered with a cropped bomber that added structure to the soft shape. The styling struck a deliberate balance: confident, assured, and unmistakably hers, while respecting the professional tone of the event. The lace detail, simple accessories, and layered pieces made the outfit feel distinctly hers.

Rocky Rocky interpreted street-luxury style with leather outerwear, relaxed tailoring, winter accessories that felt functional rather than decorative. The looks complemented each other naturally, without seeming coordinated.

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What made the moment memorable was not celebrity visibility, but clarity of intent. Rihanna didn’t dress to dominate the room or redirect attention. She dressed as a partner fully aware of the significance of the night present, supportive, and attuned to the tone of the evening.

That, more than the clothes themselves, was the takeaway from the night.

Bella Hadid attended the New York City premiere of FX’s The Beauty on January 14, 2026, held at the Museum of Modern Art. The appearance marked one of her first major red-carpet events of the year and coincided with growing anticipation around the series.

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For the premiere, Hadid wore a red Schiaparelli haute couture gown crafted in satin and silk. The dress had a halter neckline, a body-skimming cut, and a trailing hemline that extended behind her. The colour choice aligned with the bold visual language often associated with Schiaparelli’s couture presentations. She completed the look with red heels, visible only in brief glimpses beneath the gown.

Her beauty choices remained minimal. She wore her hair slightly parted at the side and styled straight, allowing the focus to remain on the dress. Makeup stayed within a neutral shade, with softly defined eyes and a muted lip.

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The Beauty is an upcoming FX series co-created by Ryan Murphy, based on the graphic novel by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. The show centres on a controversial drug tied to physical perfection and its social consequences. Alongside Hadid, the cast includes Ashton Kutcher, Rebecca Hall, Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, and Isabella Rossellini.

Hadid’s appearance at the premiere showed her ongoing presence at the intersection of fashion and screen work, while placing her firmly within the promotional rollout for one of FX’s most discussed upcoming releases.

Fresh off the Golden Globes, Teyana Taylor stepped back onto the red carpet in an Ashi Studio Spring 2025 Haute Couture look for the Netflix premiere of “The Rip”on Tuesday January 13, at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.

When it comes to wearing structured, tailored outfits on the red carpet, Teyana Taylor is known for giving the best. She proved that at “The Rip” NYC premiere by stepping out in a dramatic sheer black outfit with a high neckline that extended into a face-covering detail. The knee-length dress was designed with an exaggerated heart-shaped hips, and a nude corset underneath.

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Styled by duo Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald, she combines the outfit with sheer black tights, black ankle strap pumps and accessorized with jewelry by Spinelli Kilcollins and Repossi.

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In the Netflix movie, Teyana plays the role of a detective among a group of Miami cops who discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to disunity as outsiders learn about the huge sums, making them question who to rely on. She was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars Matt Damon, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, and Sasha Calle.

The appearance comes two days after Teyana Taylor took home her first Golden Globe award, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in “One Battle After Another”, making it a strong way to begin the year.