Rihanna Reworks a Classic Y2K Outfit Formula

Detractors may try to convince you otherwise, but the 2000s resurgence is not going anywhere. Just ask Rihanna. The superstar’s latest outing is an ode to two of the most recognizable—if slightly fraught—trends of the decade: micro skirts and tracksuits.

On Friday, the Fenty Beauty founder stepped out in New York City in a look that served pure Y2K street style. Spotted leaving the Four Seasons with A$AP Rocky and her three kids, she wore a faded bubblegum zip-up by Miu Miu, featuring a subtly cropped fit and ribbed detailing along the cuffs and hem. In true noughties fashion, she paired the piece with a low-waisted, well-worn denim mini skirt, complete with frayed seams and pocket linings peeking through the bottom. To dial up the nostalgic maximalism, Rihanna accessorized with snakeskin heels, XL hoops, a gold choker, and giant Louis Vuitton sunglasses with a retro pink tint. She left the collar popped and kept her hands in her zippable pockets—evoking a Juicy-Couture-wearing It girl on the go.

The star has had aughts-era tracksuits on the mind as of late. Earlier in the week, she sported a full velour set in a striking burnt orange hue, courtesy of Chloé. Her Miu Miu jacket, however, has a modern, sporty allure, thanks to its jersey fabrication instead of velvet. It’s also a callback to one of her go-to pink-tinted outfit formulas during her pregnancy with baby Rocki.

This summer, the 38-year-old singer—who has spent time with her family in New York City and Barbados—has mastered the low-effort, high-impact ensemble. Last week, her seafoam green set for a kids’ trip to the dentist was languid and oversized, but statement-making in its color execution. Before that, the black maxi dress she wore to visit her former home on Rihanna Drive served as a lesson in well-accessorized vacationwear. One thing about the superstar is that she will always make an outfit look effortless—even if it’s reminiscent of a decidedly maximalist era.