Rihanna Stuns in Barely-There Carnival Costume With Jewels, Feathers and Body Cutouts

Rihanna has lit up Barbados Carnival, stepping out in her hometown in dazzling style.

The “Diamonds” hitmaker, 38, wowed onlookers while attending Grand Kadooment Day on Tuesday, August 4, as part of the annual celebrations. A shimmering rainbow of glittering jewels and feathers, she rocked a barely-there one-piece as she walked in a parade.

In photos captured and shared via Instagram by Backgrid, Rihanna was seen standing posing for snaps with fans and local authorities as a giant set of fluorescent wings towered over her from behind.

She completed the incredible ensemble, sported on the final day of the annual Barbados Carnival’s Crop Over Festival, with face jewels set beneath her eyes, a fuchsia lip and mesh shoes.

According to the photo agency, Rihanna partied with her brother, Rorrey Fenty, and his Carnival band, Aura.

According to Harper’s Bazaar, Rihanna’s spectacular outfit was a custom creation by Lauren Austin. Austin, a designer who lives and works out of Barbados’ Christ Church, took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday to share snaps of Rihanna in her work of art.

“Lauren Austin design #5 for the queen,” Austin wrote over a photo of Rihanna in one Instagram Story. “Thank you for always choosing me @badgalriri. Beautiful woman.”

Additional Instagram Stories showed Rihanna dancing in her costume on the streets and clapping her hands to applaud performers on a moving bus as she giggled among friends and party goers. As fellow Barbados artist Spice, real name Grace Hamilton, danced seductively while hanging off the vehicle’s upper framework, Rihanna didn’t hold back in cheering her on.

Footage shared via Spice’s Instagram on Tuesday also captured Rihanna dancing seductively herself while aboard the vehicle, delighting Spice by wiggling her backside for the camera.

The appearance comes amid a week of celebrations for Rihanna. On Saturday, August 1, the singer and partner ASAP Rocky marked their son Riot’s third birthday with a Spider Man-themed party. In glimpses of the party shared via Instagram by Rihanna’s sister-in-law Nadia King, balloons, banners and treats created the ultimate space for their toddler. (Rihanna and Rocky are also parents to son RZA, who they welcomed in 2022, and daughter Rocki, who they welcomed in 2025.)

At the end of King’s social media footage, the crowd was seen singing “Happy Birthday” to Riot, including his dad, 37, who rocked a white T-shirt and baseball cap, and his mom, who opted for a flowy dress.