The way pregnant mother Rihanna breaks fashion rules makes fans admire

Singer Rihanna raised the bar for maternity fashion with crop-tops, low-waisted pants, lingerie, see-through dresses… during her first pregnancy last year. Therefore, her “flattering” belly at the Super Bowl 2023 show surprised the audience. Not only do they congratulate Rihanna’s family on having another member, they also look forward to the outfits she will wear in the future.

The singer went out wearing a Plein Sud bikini, baggy pants, a jacket, a Camo cap and a Jacquie Aiche diamond necklace worth nearly $40,000. Photo: Miles Diggs

How Rihanna challenges the norm of maternity fashion

According to Serena Dyer, a historian of Design and Material Culture at De Montfort University in England, maternity clothes only really appeared in the 19th century. Before that, there was no distinction between fashion for women and men. pregnant women and casual fashion. To help pregnant women adapt to their new body shape, clothes are made with elements that allow changing waist size.

Since its inception in the 19th century until now, maternity fashion has mainly aimed to hide the belly. In the 19th century, pregnancy was a sensitive issue, so clothes needed to be designed to “hide the belly”. Entering the 20th century, the invention of elastic lycra, spandex, and elastane materials allowed maternity clothes to have unique elasticity. Separate maternity pants and shirts also began to appear. The designs are mainly aimed at comfort but do not emphasize a high waistline.

In the 21st century, some stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna have challenged society’s long-held beliefs. That is, pregnant women need to dress elegantly, within a certain “framework”. They choose tight, waist-baring maternity clothes to clearly reveal the changes in their body during pregnancy.

Rihanna’s maternity fashion often has a tight-fitting style. Short leather skirt and shearling jacket from Glenn Martens Fall/Winter 2022 collection. Photo: Getty Images

Rihanna turned heads at the Fenty Beauty Universe event in a metallic fringed outfit by The Atitco. For the first time, a pregnant woman wears belly-revealing clothes. Photo: Getty Images

Exploding with maternity fashion called “Rihanna”

The appearance of Rihanna’s first pregnancy last year caused an “earthquake”. The Bustle website describes her maternity style as “rebellious.” With her bold creativity, she changes the face of maternity fashion, defying conventions. Wherever Rihanna is present, from events or at Fashion Week, her outfits only serve to honor her “growing belly”.