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Theo Stering

Rihanna Celebrates Crop Over in a Jeweled Costume by Lauren Austin

Rihanna returned to Barbados' Crop Over festival on August 3, joining the Grand Kadooment Day parade in an elaborate custom costume by Barbados-based designer Lauren Austin.

Appearing with her brother Rorrey Fenty's band, Aura, the singer stepped onto the parade route in a teal, jewel-covered ensemble finished with multicolored feathers, gold tassels and an ornate headpiece. The appearance marked her first time participating in the celebration since 2024.

While the scale of the costume reflected the exuberance of Grand Kadooment, its local origins gave Rihanna's latest festival look particular significance. Austin has created several of the star's Crop Over ensembles during a working relationship that stretches back to 2013.

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