Rihanna’s Silver Streak: Elevating French Manicures to Glamorous Heights

Even in the absence of a Met Gala appearance, Rihanna unquestionably seizes every occasion to make a fashion statement with her streetwear. Known for her singular approach to each ensemble, the “Anti” singer makes outfit repetition a foreign concept. Yet, when it comes to her nails, she prefers a trusted formula that’s set to influence our summer styles.

This past May 11, Rihanna was seen exiting a private event in New York City, dazzling in a full silver assembly and reverting to her blonde tresses. Among the ensemble that included a vintage fur coat by Gucci designed during Tom Ford’s tenure, it was her nails that captured our gaze. Known for her penchant for a stellar lip gloss and a classic French manicure, Rihanna’s choice of a silver-chrome French tip for the occasion impeccably matched her attire.

She rejuvenated the quintessential French manicure by replacing the conventional white tips with a glittering silver polish. The songstress maintained a minimalist light pink for the base, allowing the sparkling tips to stand out. Diverging from her commonly favored square nails, she instead chose almond-shaped tips, bestowing an additional layer of elegance to her after-dark nail aesthetic.

Rihanna’s affinity for French manicures is hardly news; the “Work” singer sported a dual-tone purple French tip earlier in April for an evening soiree. Coupled with the debut of Fenty’s Soft’lit foundation, she introduced a chrome French manicure into her look, thanks to a shimmering chrome powder.

The entirety of her look was as impactful as her manicured nails. Beneath the chic Tom Ford for Gucci outerwear, she donned a satin tube top in a coordinated silvery hue, coupled with grayish-silver jeans from The Attico and studded ballet flats, achieving a monochromatic fashion statement. With large vintage sunglasses concealing most of her visage, Rihanna completed the outfit with glossy nude lips and styled her blonde hair into a trendy side part.

While we may long ponder over the hypothetical style of Rihanna’s Met Gala nails, it’s safe to wager they’d likely encompass her favored French manicure. Observing her recent style inclinations, Rihanna’s formula is crystal clear—a sophisticated side part, a refined French manicure, and an ensemble that embodies her iconic aesthetic. Put simply, Rihanna’s recent look is the embodiment of her personal brand of glamour.