Rihanna is known for setting her own style rules, and she’s proven once again that trends bend to her will—this time by bringing the butter yellow nail trend into fall. While most people might retire pale, summery shades after Labor Day, Rihanna stepped out on September 16 in London, hosting a Fenty Hair event, and showed that the buttery hue isn’t going anywhere.
Wearing a custom Jacquemus butter-yellow dress, Rihanna perfectly matched her look with a set of short coffin-shaped nails painted in the same soft, lemony shade. To elevate the trend, her nails had a pearly, chrome finish that gave them a glossy, sugar-coated shimmer, adding just the right amount of subtle glam.
The butter yellow manicure became a favorite over the summer, seen on stars like Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Jennifer Lopez. But with Rihanna’s nod to the trend at the start of fall, it seems this soft, warm shade will be staying in rotation. Her Jacquemus dress, fresh from the Fall/Winter 2024 collection, melted off her shoulders in a feather-adorned silhouette that evoked the cozy feel of a robe coat. She paired the ensemble with gold pumps, skipping heavy accessories and letting the simplicity of the look shine.
Her beauty look was classic RiRi—loose, shiny curls parted to the side, fluttery lashes, a touch of glittery eyeshadow, and a bold red lipgloss. Even in the midst of the Emmys buzz and international fashion weeks, Rihanna’s street style has a way of standing out and setting the tone for what’s to come.