Rihanna's Enormous Hat Steals Fashion Awards Spotlight—And She Wasn't Even Nominated!

Guess who dazzled at the Fashion Awards in London, without even being nominated? None other than Rihanna! The fashion mogul arrived fashionably late, as per her usual style, turning every head in a turquoise wrap coat and faux fur hat from Christian Lacroix's fall 2002 couture collection. She completed the look with a black corset, black leather opera gloves, and sheer black tights. It was a stunning combination of haute Flintstones meets the Folies Bergère.

Partner ASAP Rocky complemented her vibe in Bottega Veneta, calling the honor “surreal.” But let’s be real, Rihanna's enormous hat had the final say—it was bold, visible, and a perfect reminder that fashion is meant to be fun!

Meanwhile, the actual winners of the night included notable names like Alex Consani, the first trans woman to nab model of the year! Other winners included Grace Wales Bonner, Simone Rocha, and Jonathan Anderson, who took home a major accolade for the second year in a row.

Fashion ensemble after ensemble, surprises abounded. From Nicola Coughlan and Simone Ashley of Bridgerton fame donning exquisite gowns that had Lady Whistledown’s seal of approval, to Rita Ora channeling her inner David Bowie, fashion was in the air.

Elon Musk, might have been the inspiration for some eye-catching accessories worn by Jodie Turner-Smith in a head-turning Burberry gown. Meanwhile, the theme of “less is more” was embraced by Julia Fox and Ming Lee Simmons with their daring, nearly bare gowns.

And don’t miss out on the brand powerhouses, like Gucci’s Sabato De Sarno and his stellar fashion cohort, dressed from head to toe in the brand's iconic "Ancora red," while Michèle Lamy fully embraced her gothic muse role.

In a fabulously frosty finale, Ellie Goulding and Gemma Chan made an enchanting entrance in snow-inspired outfits, perfect for a winter wonderland at the North Pole.

Remember—fashion is fleeting, but style is forever. Curious for more? Click here and here to keep up with the jaw-dropping outfits of the night.