Fashion has been a part of Rihanna’s lifestyle since she started her career in the early 2000s. The singer quickly became immersed in the fashion world, becoming a muse and a close friend to designers and the top fashion houses all over the world. Through the years, she has been spotted front row at countless runway shows, where she has taken in every new collection and has gathered inspiration for her head-turning red carpet and trendsetting street style looks. She is a frequent and beloved guest at Dior, Balenciaga and Valentino. Even at her own Fenty Puma runway shows, Rihanna could always be expected to wear a killer pair of heels.
Shoes have always been at the core of her style. She uses footwear as the anchor to her looks and rarely, if ever, leaves the house with a boring or basic shoe. The singer’s vibrant, bubbly yet edgy personality translates into her footwear style, and shoe designers took notice early on, allowing her to debut fresh-off-the-runway shoe styles on their behalf or even designing styles with her in mind. From Christian Louboutin to Amina Muaddi to Chanel and more, take a look at some of Rihanna’s best shoe moments at fashion week over the years.
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Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna at the Christian Dior Cruise 2015 Show at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on May 7, 2014 in New York.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Christian Dior Cruise 2014 Multicolor Pumps designed by Raf Simons, featuring a distinctive pointed toe, racing-stripe color-blocking and a curved stiletto heel.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna in the front row of the Christian Dior spring 2017, show during Paris Fashion Week in September 2016.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Dsquared2 120mm Riri lace-up satin sandals in a soft pink.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna at the Christian Dior spring 2016 show during Paris Fashion Week in France in October 2015.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna wore the Christian Dior Fall 2015 Couture black vinyl stretch thigh-high boots, which feature a distinct translucent glass/perspex heel.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attended the Dior Haute Couture spring 2024 show during Paris Couture Fashion Week on Jan. 22, 2024 in Paris, France.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore white pointed-toe stiletto heels with a delicate ankle strap.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna x Harvey Nichols launch party held at Harvey Nichols London in Knightsbridge, London, during spring 2018 London Fashion Week in September 2017.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Rene Caovilla “Cleo” crystal-embellished coil sandals.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attended the Balmain fall 2014 show Paris Fashion Week on Feb. 27, 2014 in Paris, France.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Christian Louboutin Impera Lace-Up Pumps in gold specchio leather.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna at the Adam Selman spring 2015 presentation during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Algus Greenspon Gallery on Sept. 5, 2014 in New York City.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore white laser-cut calfskin-and-PVC Christian Louboutin Impera Lace-Up Pumps.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky leave the Off-White fall 2022 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Feb. 28, 2022, in Paris, France.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore lace-up snake-print stiletto heels by Manolo Blahnik.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attends the Dior fall 2022 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 1, 2022 in Paris, France.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She stepped out in the Amina Muaddi Malvina Boots in black patent leather.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna is seen at the Versus Versace Spring 2015 Collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Metropolitan West on Sept. 7, 2014 in New York City.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Versace Signature Medusa High-Heel Sandal in black with gold studs.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attends the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2013-2014 at Grand Palais on July 2, 2013 in Paris, France.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She opted for elegant Chanel Colorblock Cap-Toe Knot Heel Pumps in beige and black.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attended the presentation of the Chanel fall 2014 collection during the Paris prêt-à-porter fashion week in Paris, France, in March 2014.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
The singer wore lavender tweed and lace-adorned sneakers from the Chanel spring 2014 haute couture collection.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna was spotted during the Milan Fashion Week fall 2022 on Feb. 25, 2022, in Milan, Italy.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore pointed-toe, crystal-embellished, strappy sandals.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna poses as she arrives to attend the Christian Dior fall 2014 collection fashion show, on Feb. 28, 2014, in Paris.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore black ankle-strap wedge heels.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna on the catwalk at her own Fenty Puma by Rihanna fall 2017 show during Paris Fashion Week, France, in March 2017.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Fenty x Puma Knitted High Mary-Jane Boots in black and white.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna on the front row at the Baby Phat Spring 2006 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at Radio City Music Hall on Sept.10, 2005 in New York City.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore a pair of woven metallic round-toe shoes.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna at the Zac Posen Fall 2007 fashion show during MercedFashion fashion Week at The Tent in Bryant Park, Feb. 8, 2007, in New York City.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore metallic gold and beige suede strappy sandals.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna backstage at the Max Azria 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at The Tent at Bryant Park on Feb. 4, 2008 in New York City.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna opted for slouchy, pointed-toe, stiletto-heeled gray boots.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attends the Matthew Williamson fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at Lux Studios on Feb. 5, 2008, in New York City.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore bright neon orange patent leather pointy-toe stiletto pumps by Christian Louboutin.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attends the Chanel fall 2008 show during Paris Fashion Week at the Grand Palais on Feb. 29, 2008, in Paris, France.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Christian Louboutin T-strap pumps in blue.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attended Christian Dior prêt-à-porter spring 2010 during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 2, 2009, in Paris, France.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Christian Louboutin Pigalle Spikes black leather pumps with silver metal spikes and the label’s signature red soles.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna arrived at the Stella McCartney Special Presentation during fall 2012 London Fashion Week at One Mayfair on Feb. 18, 2012 in London, England.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore metallic gold strappy high-heeled sandals.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attends the “Guiseppe Zanotti Fashion’s Night Out Spring 2010” event at the Guiseppe Zanotti Madison Ave, during New York Fashion Week.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore the Giuseppe Zanotti x Balmain Suede Crystal Embellishments Boots, featuring black suede, feather trim and crystal detailing.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attended the Stella McCartney show as part of the fall 2014 Paris Fashion Week in Paris.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore green leather ankle boots with a pointed toe and a high stiletto heel.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna attends the Vivienne Westwood show as part of the Paris Fashion Week spring 2010.
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
Rihanna’s Best Fashion Week Shoes
She wore taupe suede over-the-knee boots featuring dramatic fringe detailing along the back shaft, a pointed toe and a stiletto or slim heel.
