Rihanna is a true bag obsessive. Tom Ford-era Gucci bags in iconic python, ultra-rare Louis Vuitton pochettes, and Dior saddle bags. Bowling, doctor’s, east-wests, baguettes: Rihanna is stocked up. What’s in any of those bags? Who’s to say.
Spotted this weekend costume shopping for her sons RZA and Riot Rose in West Hollywood, the pop star, mom of three, and Fenty mogul debuted the latest in her collection: a Briony Raymond Custom L.L. Bean Boat Tote bag in navy and cream. On the more casual side of her style spectrum, it matched with the vibe of Rih’s outfit. She wore a pair of Puma Avanti sneakers, a navy Rolling Stones graphic and oversized t-shirt, black tracksuit pants, and a black baseball cap. For jewelry, she opted for one of her favorite jewelry labels, wearing a custom Renato Cipullo ‘RZA, Riot, and Rocki’ letter chain in 18K yellow gold.
L.L. Bean’s famous tote bag has enjoyed a renaissance among the celebrity and fashion crowd, a preppy staple that first found fame on the arms of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Gwyneth Paltrow. In recent times, everyone from Hailey Bieber to Alexa Chung, Dianna Agron, and Sarah Jessica Parker have slung the open top canvas top over their shoulders. Rihanna, of course, has her own personal, chill (and custom) take on the ever-enduring trend.
A statement accessory is a Rih calling card, whether as part of a more outré outfit or a laidback fit. Yes, she loves a glamorous and rare archival bag moment, but Rihanna also has a suite of stellar sneakers, from Puma to Prada, special jewelry (usually Renato Cipullo), something from partner A$AP Rocky’s wardrobe, and a killer heel like a show-stopping snake print Amina Muaddi boot. Today it’s L.L. Bean, tomorrow, L.V.. Fashion killer Rihanna contains multitudes.
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