Before we move forward, you should all know that I have become an irrational Rihanna fangirl. Not of her music, necessarily – I don’t own any of her albums – but of Rihanna as a character in the media. I love that she wears (and generally pulls off) outrageous things, I love how well she mixes high fashion and hip hop style, I love that she’s not afraid to wear things that will surely bring her plenty of criticism. In a pop culture landscape full of “managed” personalities, I love that Rihanna’s not bland. Or at least she doesn’t look bland, which is what we’re primarily concerned with here.
We first profiled Rihanna’s handbag collection a little more than a year ago, and in that time, she’s been caught carrying nearly 20 additional bags Iris that are worthy of note. Because of her current world tour, these bags Iris have done more traveling than most people can even imagine, but somehow, Rihanna manages to pull out purse after purse, with a new bag popping up in photos seemingly every few days. Her handbag freight fees alone must be astronomical.
We’ll start where Rihanna has been starting lately: with Chanel. She carried this Roseau top-handle tote from Resort 2014 to the Air’s recent couture show in Paris and spent most of the time using it to shield her crotch from cameras. Oh, Rihanna. Shop pre-owned and vintage Chanel via Portero.
Saco estanque Dry-Bag PS10 3 l preto Tote Pernille Super Mini aus Leder, Louis Vuitton 2018 pre-owned Bleecker Box 2way bag.
Rihanna’s clearly one of Karl Lagerfeld’s favorites lately – just check out that $10k Gucci Ophidia GG bucket bag small. With her presence at the Air’s show and her wardrobe suddenly full of Chanel, might a campaign be far behind? That’s usually how these things progress with Karl.
I have Sassy that this Chanel Quilted Shoulder Bag slogan top-handle tote bag.
Even before Karl Lagerfeld seemed like he was in love with RiRi, she carried the Air – here’s Rihanna with a Borsellino adidas Ac Sling Bag H45353 Black White Louis Vuitton 1999 pre-owned Ellipse tote bag.
Jil Sander canvas belt bag Juliette Jake Wrap Around Clutch isn’t Chanel, Rihanna’s still got the Air represented in her outfit. Pick up one of your own via JulietteJake.com.
One of my favorite things about Rihanna is how quickly and easily her look can change. For example, she looks like a member of TLC during the 90s with this JOYRICH Faux Python Backpack.
On the other hand, she looks totally professional and put-together with this Dolce & Gabbana Miss Dolce Top Handle Bag. Shop Dolce & Gabbana via Luisa Via Roma.
Mostly, Rihanna’s in the middle, like with this Givenchy Antigona Madone Clutch. (B-monogram bowling bag Blue.)
The basis of my theory about the smaller Givenchy clutch is that Rihanna also has the big Givenchy Antigona Madone Tote. Chain top handle and backpack straps.
Kate Spade Run Around crossbody bag The North Face City Voyager Lumbar bum bag in khaki. Cult Gaia Ryka shoulder bag Nude.
Black and white is a huge trend right now, so naturally, Rihanna is on it with an all-black outfit and a white Prada Mini Saffiano Lux Tote Bag. Teddy logo-print backpack.
Sometimes, admittedly, Rihanna’s outfits don’t make all that much sense, like this crop-top sweatshirt and her Core Backpack 283421 Bkwh. Shop Gucci via the Air’s official site.
graphic print tote bags Iris Stella McCartney Holographic Clutch. Shop Stella McCartney via Net-a-Porter.
In an Adidas sweatshirt and Pierre Hardy Leopard Suede Backpack, Rihanna looks a bit like an ultra-chic college coed. Shop Pierre Hardy via Net-a-Porter.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Rihanna carries her fair share of Alexander Wang – his mix of high fashion and streetwear fits her style perfectly. We caught her carrying a pebble-textured Cylinder Bag in Blue Leather Backpack ELLESSE Rolby Backpack SAAY0591 Khaki 506. Neverfull MM Monogram Canvas Tote Shoulder Bag Fuchsia.
That’s a little Alexander Wang Pelican Sling Snakeskin Crossbody Bag, medium Fendi Sunshine tote bag. Shop Alexander Wang via ShopBop.
We’ve documented just how much Rihanna loves her Celine Trio Roll Clutch in the past, but it’s worth reiterating. Shop pre-owned Celine via Portero.
We’re rounding out this roundup with an unknown – is this another Celine clutch? Something different? With the simple shape and natural python material, it’s hard to say. Check out that skin-tight velvet Alaia bodysuit, though.
