Subsequent reports that the star is expecting her second child may explain why she kept things simple — and why she opted for a pair of comfy sneakers in a complementary shade of red.
Rihanna ended the performance in a red leather maxi puffer coat by Alaïa. Credit: Jeff Lewis/AP
Rihanna completed the outfit with a pair of red sneakers from Maison Margiela’s collaboration with sport shoe brand, Salomon. Over the top, she wore a leather puffer scarf with integrated gloves by Alaïa, the label founded by late Tunisian couturier Azzedine Alaïa.
The 34-year-old soon discarded the scarf, before embarking on a medley of hits including “Rude Boy” and “Umbrella.” But she was back in another Alaïa piece for the finale, “Diamonds.” This time it was a red leather maxi puffer coat — also with integrated gloves — designed by the label’s creative director Pieter Mulier. (At the halftime show press conference Thursday, Rihanna had also opted for an aviator jacket by Alaïa, which just days ago opened a New York boutique after more than 30 years without brick-and-mortar presence in the city.)
Rihanna performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show at State Farm Stadium. Credit: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
This was Rihanna’s first live public performance in six years. And with the star spending much of the intervening time building her lingerie and beauty empire, fashion-watchers had speculated that she might wear items from her Savage X Fenty line. This, however, was left to her legion of back-up dancers, whose white hooded jackets opened to reveal various items from the underwear brand.
Rihanna performed a medley of hits including “We Found Love” and “Run This Town.” Credit: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
In a press statement issued by Loewe, whose parent company LVMH also owns a majority stake in Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty brand, Anderson described the show as an “unforgettable moment.”
“Rihanna is a true icon, and working with her to bring these stage looks to life feels like a wild, wonderful dream,” he is quoted as saying.
