Rihanna has opened up about her personal “rediscovery” after becoming a mother of two.
The singer admitted that after having her second son last year, she got “too comfortable” wearing pyjamas and sweats. However, she shared that being able to wear fashionable clothes in public again has reignited her love for dressing up.
During the launch party of her latest collaboration with Puma in London, Rihanna explained how fashion became “the least important” thing after having children. But now, she sees dressing up as something that does wonders for her as a woman. The Grammy Award winner is a mother to two sons, RZA Athelaston Mayers, born in 2022, and Riot Rose Mayers, born in 2023.
Rihanna also reflected on her maternity style, revealing that she refused to buy maternity clothes and instead opted to get creative with her existing wardrobe. She challenged herself to style outfits that worked for her during pregnancy, refusing to conform to conventional maternity wear.
Despite stepping away from music in recent years, Rihanna’s success as a self-made billionaire has been remarkable. She is estimated to be worth $1.4 billion, mainly from her makeup and skincare brand Fenty Beauty, and lingerie brand Savage x Fenty. Rihanna has also made appearances on musical tracks, including “Lift Me Up” in 2022.
The star made headlines with her second pregnancy reveal during the 2023 Super Bowl half-time show, which was her first live performance in over five years. The event became the most-watched half-time show in history, attracting over 121 million viewers.
Rihanna’s maternity style has been praised for rewriting the rules and challenging societal norms around female agency and beauty. Her ability to blend high fashion with everyday outfits has been commended, making her a fashion icon for mothers and women alike.
