Rihanna makes a rare fashion misstep in pink gown at Gotham Film Awards
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Rihanna surprised many at the 2025 Gotham Film Awards on Monday, December 1, when she stepped away from her recent signature black-and-white style and opted for a pink gown, a choice that quickly became a rare fashion misstep.
Her striking outfit dominated the red carpet conversation, drawing more attention than any of the night’s winners.
Just the night before, Rihanna was spotted at Caviar Russe for dinner in a brown fur ensemble and sunglasses. Earlier, at the 2025 CFDA Awards, she made her first public appearance since giving birth, wearing a floor-length black Alaïa trench coat over white draped pants, paired with a black turtleneck and heels.
Rihanna’s dramatic pink Balenciaga look at Gotham Film Awards
To support A$AP Rocky at the event, Rihanna wore a bubblegum-pink gown by Balenciaga, designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli. The dress stood out from the black-and-white looks she had been favoring recently.
The gown featured a strapless, inflated “bubble” bodice that tapered at the waist. The skirt billowed into a voluminous, floor-length shape and extended into a sweeping train. She added a whimsical touch by wearing a feathery light-pink cap.
For contrast, Rihanna paired the soft pink gown with ruched black leather gloves. She completed the look with a golden necklace adorned with pink and purple gemstones, teardrop pendant earrings, and a diamond ear cuff designed by Briony Raymond.
The 37-year-old businesswoman and singer chose a simple makeup look, with nude lipstick and softly layered eye makeup that enhanced her outfit without overpowering it.
On the other side, Rocky wore a sleek black suit by Chanel, featuring a long blazer and matching straight-leg trousers. He left the jacket open to reveal a white dress shirt and a black-and-white striped tie. He completed the look with a black quilted leather tote, diamond earrings, and inky brogues embossed with the Chanel logo.
The couple recently welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki, in September 2025.
Rihanna shares a heartfelt glimpse of her family
Rihanna made a red-carpet appearance shortly after sharing a heartfelt glimpse of her family. The 37-year-old mom posted a series of photos on Instagram on November 30 to celebrate Barbados Independence Day, showing moments from her pregnancy with daughter Rocki and time with her sons, RZA, 3, and Riot, 2.
In the caption, she honored Barbados’s president Jeffrey Bostic and Prime Minister Mia Mottley, writing, “Congratulations to Barbados, MY HOME, on our 59th year of Independence and our 4th year as a Republic! Barbados I L🇧🇧VE YOU!!!!”
The post included several family snapshots in her home country, including one of RZA sitting on her lap while examining a piece of sugar cane and a throwback photo of Rihanna with A$AP Rocky and RZA on a lawn during her pregnancy.
Other photos showed her posing with her baby bump on a balcony overlooking the ocean and walking by a swimming pool while holding RZA’s hand and carrying Riot.
At the event, Rocky spoke to Entertainment Tonight about life as a new father to a daughter, calling Rocki his “baby twin.” “Rocki is cuter than ever. You know, she’s my baby twin, so it’s amazing,” he said. “I’m happy to be a girl dad at this point.”
