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Rihanna Stuns Barbados Carnival Parade in Feather-Jewel Costume

8/5/2026

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Rihanna performed at Barbados’ Grand Kadooment Day parade on Aug. 3, 2026, wearing a feather-and-jewel costume.
The outfit featured a jewel-covered harness, tassels, a feathered headpiece, bright lipstick and eye gems.
Designer Lauren Austin, who has created Rihanna’s Carnival costumes since 2013, designed the look.
Earlier, Rihanna appeared at Jay-Z’s 30th-anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2026, performing “Run This Town” and “B---- Better Have My Money.”

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Rihanna performed at Barbados’ Grand Kadooment Day parade on Aug. 3, 2026, wearing a feather-and-jewel costume.
The outfit featured a jewel-covered harness, tassels, a feathered headpiece, bright lipstick and eye gems.
Designer Lauren Austin, who has created Rihanna’s Carnival costumes since 2013, designed the look.
Earlier, Rihanna appeared at Jay-Z’s 30th-anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2026, performing “Run This Town” and “B---- Better Have My Money.”