Rihanna appearing in a custom-made Loewe outfit for her Super Bowl performance. Photo: Loewe
And... she's back. Rihanna thrilled fans as she performed the half-time show at the 2023 Super Bowl. While the music excited everyone, what she wore also garnered attention.
The superstar strutted her stuff on stage while wearing a red Loewe jumpsuit. This is a design specially made by the fashion brand's creative director, Jonathan Anderson.
"I’m so excited to have been part of this unforgettable moment. Rihanna is a true icon, and working with her to bring these stage looks to life feels like a wild, wonderful dream," reads his press statement.
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According to the description released, the flight gear-inspired ensemble was intended to "build volume in step with the dynamic scenography of the show".
Crafted in bold red to match the stage set, the outfit formed a sleek foundation in silk jersey, sculpted leather corset, and flight suit in cotton canvas. Photo: Loewe
Defying the norm of performers stripping back layers to reveal another, Rihanna approached the reveal in reverse. Starting with a simple catsuit layer, the dancers and choreography visibly construct the additional elements during each musical section.
Crafted in bold red to match the stage set, the outfit formed a sleek foundation in silk jersey, sculpted leather corset, and flight suit in cotton canvas providing multiple layers and textures.
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It is Rihanna’s first major appearance after a six-year hiatus.
The skin-tight Loewe design also showed off a baby bump, causing social media users to go into a meltdown with speculation. Her representative later confirmed after the performance that she is pregnant with her second child.
