Rihanna Wore the Tom Ford Era Gucci Bag That's Coming Back in a Major Way
If you're ever wondering what the next It item is, just scroll through a few recent Rihanna outfits. Without fail, the singer-turned-beauty-entrepreneur always seems to wear the pieces that are seconds away from a viral takeover, whether it's a Loewe rugby shirt or a Miu Miu crystal two-piece. For proof, just look at one of her most recent ensembles, an all-red, skin-tight Alaïa combo that she wore to go out in New York City with A$AP Rocky following their recent rendezvous in Paris together. But while the color of the look is certainly having a moment RN, that wasn't the most of-the-times aspect of the outfit.
Instead, it was the matching red clutch Rihanna carried that we should really take note of. The Gucci bag features the Italian house's signature logo print as well as an oversize Horsebit clasp. The style is vintage from Tom Ford's time as Gucci's creative director in the 1990s and early 2000s, though it was recently remastered by the brand for its fall/winter 2023 collection. No, unfortunately, the new version isn't out yet. However, the secondhand market is packed with vintage styles from its original heyday. Below, see Rihanna's date-night look and shop the Gucci bag that's about to blow up.
On Rihanna: Alaïa top and pants; Gucci clutch; Saint Laurent New Nuit Crystal-Embellished Patent-Leather Sandals ($1190)
Shop Gucci's Horsebit clutch:
Shop more red pieces for spring:
Shop the matching Draped Midi Skirt ($40).
This set is already en route to my door.
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Eliza Huber is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing in 2021 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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