Even and especially for baby bumps, belly chains are back in style. At an Oscars after-party, Rihanna, the undisputed queen of maternity fashion, donned $2.67 million worth of diamonds, including a chain around her midsection.
Rihanna showed up in a sparkly bralette, matching skirt, and bubblegum pink jacket for the annual Beyoncé–Jay-Z celebration at the Chateau Marmont, skipping the VF bash as usual. According to Page Six, the singer received her jewelry from Bayco. The items include a belly chain, earrings, a necklace, and a ring. The belly chain is said to be worth $1.8 million and is composed of “more than 139 carats of oval, round, and marquise rose-cut diamonds set in platinum.”
If our count is accurate, Rih wore this glittery ensemble four times that evening. The singer performed the Oscar-nominated song “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever while wearing a sparkly top and pants that she had customized for Maison Margiela. She had earlier on the red carpet worn brown mesh and leather. Later on, she posed backstage with boyfriend A$AP Rocky while sporting mint green Bottega Veneta. She must be making up for all the Super Bowl clothing changes she was reluctant to make.
Rihanna won the best dressed competition even if she didn’t win a trophy that evening (best original song went to “Naatu Naatu” by RRR, and honestly, we can’t really argue with that). On the opposite end of the scale, Lady Gaga performed the song from Top Gun: Maverick, which I really truly enjoy, without wearing any makeup.
Hey, Bayco If you have any more diamonds hanging around, I have a couple dinners coming up. I welcome your styling suggestions. I’ll outfit them in different ways.Though I’m not pregnant right now, you never know!