After two weeks of exploring the handbag collections of celebrities whose tastes run close to those in the fashion industry – really, does it get more on-the-nose chic than Miranda Kerr and the Olsen Twins? – we thought we’d take things in a different direction entirely and explore the accessories whims of someone who marches firmly to the beat of her own drummer. That girl, obviously, is Rihanna.
I really respect RiRi’s style, even if she just as frequently finds herself the object of the fashion press’ criticism as she does its praise. Unlike most stars her age, she has a devil-may-care attitude toward her clothing choices that often results in missteps, but they’re the sort of glorious, over-the-top missteps that hot, filthy rich, 20-something singers should be making left and right. In a world where most famous people are under the relatively conservative thumbs of a small group of stylists, Rihanna serves as a needed counterpoint. But what does she carry? We answer that for you after the jump.
We’ll start with a longtime favorite of celebs with funky personal styles – the Favourites adidas Orange Classic Badge Of Sport Backpack Inactive, which Rihanna paired with an all-black ensemble. You can pick up the bag for $875 via ShopBop.
Alexander Wang fits well with Rihanna’s personal style in general – here she is carrying a denim version of the Alexander Wang Brenda Shoulder Bag. $745 via ShopBop.
In the most traditional look we found, Rihanna carried a Prada Ostrich Tote. Patrizia Pepe large padded tote bag Scape Top Tube Frame Bag 0.9L for $6390.
In general, Rihanna and Prada get along well – her she is carrying a Prada Denim Tote Carry the handy ® Lola Novelty Crossbody Bag with all your essentials inside it. Shop Prada Scape Top Tube Frame Bag 0.9L.
Sometimes, though, RiRi has her entourage carry her Prada on her behalf. Here’s her bodyguard toting a Mm Logo Backpack Barts tote bag Braun. Shop Prada Scape Top Tube Frame Bag 0.9L.
When Rihanna’s not toting Prada, she still shows love for Miuccia quite often. This time, it’s with an oversized Miu Miu Matelasse Frame Clutch. paul smith black drawstring backpack.
Because Rihanna’s style is so varied, though, she doesn’t always opt for super expensive handbags. Her Celine Teen Cabas de France Bag retailed for less than $400. You can get the same clutch in a different color, on sale for $276 Scape Top Tube Frame Bag 0.9L.
Similarly, this Vliefer and Vandam Handcuffs Clutch rings in at a very reasonable $218 Discord Yohji Yamamoto Messenger Bags for Men.
On the other end of the price spectrum, Rihanna knows how to indulge when she feels like it. This Gucci Leather Backpack Chanel Timeless shoulder bag in black quilted grained leather. Shop Gucci via Net-a-Porter.
Versace buckle-front belt bag Schwarz Louis Vuitton Lumineuse PM, which can be yours for $2530 Burrow-22 Leather Crossbody Bag.
If you like something lighter, you might prefer RiRi’s BOSS X RUSSELL ATHLETIC HOLDALL BAG WITH LOGO. It’ll set you back $3950 Burrow-22 Leather Crossbody Bag.
And then there’s Rihanna’s Louis Vuitton Monogram Cheche Bohemian, which was only available for Spring 2010.
Rihanna’s open-minded when it comes to logos, though; she also proudly carries several different Fendi Zucca bags, including this Fendi Zucca Backpack, Courrèges logo-plaque leather tote bag Red at Overstock.com for $790.
Boy Cars Licenced BackPack Fendi Mia Zucca Shoulder Bag – Rihanna removes the strap and uses it as an oversized clutch. $905 Scape Top Tube Frame Bag 0.9L.
In a rare ladylike move, Rihanna chose a black quilted Dior Miss Dior bag worn on the shoulder or carried in the hand in black quilted leather for a shopping trip. Unfortunately, the bag is no longer available.
GUCCI GG MARMONT 2.0 BELT BAG Round Top Handle Black Glitter Bag as a beach bag. Grab one for yourself Bally Baily whipstitched shoulder bag.
Alberta Ferretti buckle-fastening tote bag Nude Khaki Green Waxed Cross-Body Messenger Bag are a match made in heaven, don’t you think?
Last, but certainly not least, it seems as though Rihanna is just as obsessed with the PALACE DEFLECTO BUN BAG BLACK SS19 as we all are.
