When most A-listers go “off-duty,” it’s all very muted tank tops, minimalist trainers, and a wardrobe straight out of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Pinterest board. Cute, yes. Exciting? Not so much. But Rihanna? Subtlety has never been her brand — and thank goodness for that.
This week, our forever fashion disruptor stepped out with a snakeskin, bamboo-handled Gucci leather bag from spring/summer 1996, a piece straight from Tom Ford’s high-glam Gucci era. Yes, it’s older than some of her fans, and yes, it looks even better now.
ABOVE: Rihanna
In true Riri style, it wasn’t just a one-hit wonder. She actually carried the same bag back in 2022, proving her version of “quiet luxury” is less about beige cashmere and more about archival flexing with receipts. Even when she’s running errands or cradling the world’s most stylish baby bump, she manages to turn vintage-hunting into an Olympic-level sport.
And her Gucci stash doesn’t stop there. We’re talking ’00s horsebit clutches, velvet monogram minis from the ’90s, and enough vintage gems to make Vestiaire collectors break into a sweat. As for what’s next? Picture Rihanna in razor-sharp Haider tailoring, while baby’s first outfit might just be a tiny Demna-designed Gucci debut. Honestly, it feels inevitable.
