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The Independent UK
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Saman Javed

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wear matching outfits to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere

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Rihanna has returned to the red carpet for the first time since giving birth five months ago.

The Fenty Beauty founder and singer attended the premiere of Black Panther:Wakanda Forever on Wednesday (26 October) alongside her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.

The new parents arrived in coordinating looks for the evening, both opting for muted pistachio green hues.

Rihanna commanded attention in a floor length Rick Owens gown from the designers fall/winter 2022 collection. The sequined dress featured a bandeau neckline and a fishtail skirt and was paired with long beige gloves.

Rihanna also accessorised with earrings from Paris-based jeweler Reza in the style “Ruban”.

Meanwhile, A$AP Rocky wore a structured khaki-grey shacket with matching loose fitted trousers, a black T-shirt and rick Owens trainers.

The outing marked the couple’s first Hollywood event since welcoming a child together earlier this year.

The pair could be seen hugging, smiling and kissing one another as they posed for photographers.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky (AFP via Getty Images)

Their appearance has earned high praise from fans, with many hailing Rihanna as a “fashion icon”.

“They’re so smitten for each other,” one social media user commented. Another wrote: “Their baby is gorgeous; I just know it.”

One person said: “I’m witnessing history. They look like art. They’re too perfect!? Madame Tussauds could never.”

Rihanna (Getty Images for Disney)

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child on 13 May. While the couple are yet to confirm the name or gender of the baby, US media reports that the newborn is a boy.

The parents began dating in 2020 and spent a lot of time together during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Rihanna previously told Vogue that during this time, Rocky went from a longtime friend to her “family”.

She also opened up about whether the pregnancy was planned, telling the magazine that although they weren’t trying for a baby, they were “certainly not planning against it”.

“I don’t know when I ovulate or any of that type of sh*t. We just had fun,” she said.

“And then it was just there on the test. I didn’t waste any time. I called [Rocky] inside and showed him.”

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