Rihanna Wore the Only Real Dress Trend That Matters In 2024
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We don’t get to see Rihanna out in the wild a lot—she’s pretty private these days—but when we do, you bet she’ll be in something special. That’s why we all must pay attention to whatever trend she’s deemed worthy. Nine times out of ten, it’ll become the next big thing. And this time, the silhouette she’s given her royal stamp of approval to is the drop-waist dress, which means you’d be smart to get your hands on one (or a few) before every last option on the internet suddenly comes with a big, red “out of stock” warning. It’s simple math really: Rihanna wears it, people shop.
The Fenty Beauty founder wore a red version of the year’s most talked-about dress trend to an event for her brand in Shanghai, specifically choosing pieces by Maximilian Davis for Ferragamo. The dress in question is a long-sleeve turtleneck style with a fitted drop-waist and a drapey, cut-out skirt made of individual strips of soft, red fabric that debuted on the runway at the Italian brand’s fall/winter 2024 show in February. With the dress, she and her stylist for the evening, Interview Magazine‘s editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg, added red leather gloves and a pair of patent-leather wedge heels in the same vibrant shade.
Scroll down to check out Rihanna’s look in Shanghai. And while you’re at it, shop the only dress trend that matters this year.
On the runway:
(Image credit: Courtesy of Ferragamo)
On Rihanna:
(Image credit: Dennis Leupold/Courtesy of Ferragamo)
On Rihanna: Ferragamo Vidya 105mm Patent Leather Wedge Pumps ($1090), dress, and gloves
FERRAGAMO
Vidya 105mm Patent Leather Wedge Pumps
Shop the drop-waist dress trend:
This bright-red Aritzia dress is a great summer alt for Rihanna’s Ferragamo number that’ll cost you less than $100.
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I’m calling it—this is Abercrombie’s next viral hit.
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Vestido Emma Midi
This color looks so pretty with a touch of sun.
LIONESS
Field of Dreams Dress
A sell out is coming for this dress.
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Liza Drop-Waist Midi
Comfy is an understatement.
Your dream dress is just $50 away.
Apres Studio X Revolve
Ballerina Dress
Always pick the red option.
ESSE STUDIOS
Two-Tone Stretch-Knit and Organic Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress
This dress went straight into my shopping cart when I first laid eyes on it.
zara
Draped Midi Dress ZW Collection
I just saw this dress in person and it’s even better than it looks online.
There’s a reason why this Simon Miller dress is selling out on every retailer’s website right now.
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Drops of Venus Midi Dress
Oh, I love the idea of belting a drop-waist dress like this.
Traveling this summer? You have no choice but to pack this dress.
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Drop-Waist Mixed Fabric Gown
This is what affordable luxury looks like.