Celebrity Style
Rihanna Returns to Carnival in a Dazzling Feathered Costume
Rihanna is back in Barbados to celebrate the annual carnival, returning home for the 2026 Crop Over festival. While she may have been making fewer red carpet appearances lately, she brought her bold style to the Grand Kadooment Day parade.
For the celebration, she appeared in a colorful costume detailed with jewels and feathers. The entire outfit was heavily adorned with jewels, from her headpiece down to her makeup, where gemstones were placed just under her eyes.
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The Fenty founder completed the look with an ornate jeweled headpiece and a dramatic set of feathered wings in shades of turquoise, pink, and orange that extended outward and down her back, and blue mesh flats. The costume itself featured a bejeweled body harness with tassel details, showing off her skin.
The look was created by Lauren Austin, who has worked with Rihanna on her Crop Over outfits since 2013. In a past interview, Austin spoke about Rihanna’s style approach, saying, “I love how daring Rihanna is, her style is edgy and she isn’t afraid to wear whatever she wants, when she wants.”
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As a regular presence at the August event, her outfits have always been worth noting. In 2024, she attended in a colorful bejeweled costume with coordinating headpiece and plumes, while in 2019, she wore a pink minidress with layers of feathers.
Grand Kadooment Day, which took place on Monday, August 4, is the parade that concludes Barbados’ harvest festival which dates back to the 17th century. The celebration marks the end of the sugarcane season. During the festivities, Rihanna was seen dancing and celebrating alongside her brother, Rorrey.
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This appearance adds to what has already been a busy summer for the singer and entrepreneur. She recently returned to the stage for her first live performance in years at Jay-Z’s concert at Yankee Stadium. She has also been fronting new campaigns for Savage X Fenty, including a black-and-white lace set styled with diamond jewelry.
More recently, she and her partner A$AP Rocky hosted a Spider-Man-themed birthday party for their son, Riot, who turned three on August 1.
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While the evening celebrated the film. Lipa, 30, wore a custom Ferragamo gown featuring a plunging halter neckline and a textured, sculptural skirt. Styled by Lorenzo Posocco, she completed the look with earrings and a gold bracelet. Turner, 36, complemented her in a tailored navy Louis Vuitton suit, paired with a pale yellow shirt and striped tie.
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The premiere also attracted several notable guests, including Julia Fox, Molly Ringwald, Este Haim, Ziwe, King Princess, Ben Marshall and Michelle Hurd, while director Will Gluck joined the cast on the red carpet. Este Haim also contributed to the film’s score alongside Christopher Stracey.
The summer season is in full swing, and July delivered a distinct mix of style, with celebrities offering their own interpretations of summer dressing through unexpected pairings and personal touches.
From the 2026 World Cup to courtside Wimbledon appearances and ongoing press tours, the month saw celebrities experiment with fresh approaches to summer style. Zendaya, for one, stepped out in a range of looks, from The Odyssey premiere to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while Dua Lipa continued her off-duty style, pairing a summer sundress with high boots during her recent studio outings.
Across red carpets and everyday outings, July gave a mix of statements and casual dressing, making it easy to round up the best dressed celebrities of the month.
Zendaya
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For the London premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Zendaya chose a champagne silk gown by Tamara Ralph Haute Couture. The outfit had string-like details extending from the bra cups, forming sleeve-like structures across her arms. The design created a subtle web-like effect, tying into the theme of her outing. She accessorized with earrings and a ring from Mouawad’s Majestic Diamond Suite.
Florence Pugh
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Florence Pugh attended the same premiere in a silver beaded fringe gown also by Tamara Ralph Haute Couture. The dress had a deep plunging neckline, with pointed V-shaped edges at the shoulders. The fitted silhouette had additional fringe at the hem, adding movement and giving the look a more dramatic red carpet presence.
Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross stepped out after Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in a full Loewe look from the Autumn/Winter 2026 pre-collection. The outfit consisted of green leather trousers paired with a white tank top. She carried an Amazona 180 bag and wore red origami Cubic Pumps.
Hailey Bieber
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For a dinner at the Cornerstone store in New York, Hailey Bieber chose a vintage slip mini dress from Christian Dior by John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 2005 collection. The burgundy dress was designed with a rose pattern, lace trim at the hem and bust, along with delicate straps, leaning into the ongoing trend of vintage-inspired slip dressing with a modern edge. She concluded with thong-heeled sandals and a clutch bag.
Simone Ashley
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Simone Ashley attended the 2026 Wimbledon in a monochrome look, embracing a head-to-toe white outfit. Her look consisted of a long-sleeve shirt jacket layered over a silky camisole and tailored shorts, offering a clean, modern take on courtside dressing. She completed the look with Derby shoes and a white mini bag.
Charlize Theron
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Charlize Theron wore a Chloé look while in Paris for The Odyssey press tour. She appeared in unique denim trousers with a wide, flowing structure from the thigh down, pairing it with a dark cardigan layered over a black lace-trimmed camisole. The denim offered a fresh take on the classic jeans shape. She completed the look with clog sandals and cat-eye sunglasses.
Dua Lipa
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On her way to a studio session, Dua Lipa appeared in a polka dot sundress with a deep plunging neckline. She styled it with Chrome Hearts boots and carried a black Hermès bag with playful charms. The singer accessorized with a Chloé pendant necklace and a Yankees baseball cap, which added a sporty touch to the feminine summer look.
Laura Harrier
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Laura Harrier leaned into the polka dot trend while on holiday in the French Riviera. She chose a printed slip skirt with a polka dot design, but not the usual black-and-white version. She paired it with a navy T-shirt, Alaïa mesh flats, and a woven Dior bag.
Rihanna
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During the final game of the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium, Rihanna appeared in a neutral look consisting of baggy Aflalo bermuda shorts, along with pointed-toe suede boots. The singer added a brown jersey from Vetements and layered a stack of gold necklaces.
Gigi Hadid
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For a date night, Gigi Hadid wore a polka dot dress with two thigh-high slits. The dress was finished with lace trim along the slits and neckline and she accessorized with a white Miu Miu metallic bag and leather loafers.
Kaia Gerber
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Kaia Gerber wore a red bodycon dress from Alaïa’s Summer/Fall 2026 collection. The dress had a cardigan-like knit design at the wrists and a wrap detail at the waist, adding another layer of texture to the fitted silhouette. She finished with kitten heel sandals and carried a black mini bag.
Stepping onto the red carpet in a custom burgundy suit by Anderson & Sheppard with a matching tie, the actor completed his look with a bespoke spider brooch by British jeweller Pragnell Jewellery. Rather than opting for a traditional lapel pin, the brooch was placed at the knot of his tie creating a clean tribute to the superhero that has defined much of his career.
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The one-of-a-kind brooch was specially created by Pragnell Jewellery and handcrafted over 350 hours. According to the jeweller, the design draws inspiration from Spider-Man’s origin story, combining rare natural gemstones, intricate engineering and drawing on three generations of Pragnell expertise.
The articulated spider features individually engineered legs, allowing the piece to move naturally while highlighting the intricate work behind the design. The brooch references the character Holland has portrayed on screen while remaining a fine jewellery creation in its own right.
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A The superhero-inspired details continued with Zendaya’s red-carpet look, as the actress stepped out in a champagne silk Tamara Ralph couture gown featuring crystal detailing and spiderweb-inspired accents. A Keren Wolf spider brooch completed the look, creating a connection between the two looks without making them feel overly matched.
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