Rihanna Returns to the Red Carpet in a Sequined, Strapless Gown

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Rihanna made a triumphant return to the red carpet at the premiere of Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" in Hollywood on Oct. 26. Wearing a strapless olive-toned Rick Owens dress swathed in sequins, the singer's powerful presence was undeniable at the event, where she arrived hand in hand with partner A$AP Rocky to celebrate her release of the film track "Lift Me Up."

The 34-year-old multihyphenate's mermaid silhouette was completed with an unconventional fold of fabric that swung around her hips, creating a halo effect. She styled it with leather khaki-colored opera gloves, custom pointed-toe Giuseppe Zanotti mules, and Reza jewels — including diamond ear cuffs that peeked out from under her long, loose curls. Rihanna opted for a white pedicure, subtly accented by her bright shimmering eye makeup, and her sharply lined mocha lip offered a touch of sophistication.

The unfinished hemline on Rihanna's train connected her outfit to A$AP Rocky's from a visual standpoint, as the 34-year-old rapper wore head-to-toe denim in the same shade, with matching sneakers and a crisp black T-shirt underneath. He, too, wore sharp diamond spikes in his ears.

British Vogue points to the connection between the Rick Owens fall 2022 collection Rihanna's dress hails from — one that focused on beautiful shapes being uplifting during times of unrest — and the hopeful theme of the Black Panther series, which spotlights Black women as superheroes.

Ahead, get an all-angles view of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky embracing their fashion moment, then get details on the other incredible celebrity looks of the night.

Rihanna at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Rihanna at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Rihanna wearing a Rick Owens look with custom Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Reza jewels.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

A$AP Rocky wearing Rick Owens.

Halle Bailey at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Halle Bailey at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing Maticevski.

Lupita Nyong'o at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Lupita Nyong'o at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing Balmain and De Beers diamond jewelry.

Michaela Coel at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Michaela Coel at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing custom Salvatore Ferragamo.

Danai Gurira at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Danai Gurira at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing a Robert Wun dress with Roger Vivier pumps.

Tessa Thompson at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Tessa Thompson at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing Anna Quan.

Karrueche Tran at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Karrueche Tran at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing a Vaishali S Couture dress with jewels from Lilou Paris and Mara Paris.

Michael B. Jordan at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Michael B. Jordan at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing a Louis Vuitton look over an Intimissimi tank with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Kathryn Newton at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Kathryn Newton at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing Balenciaga.

Jameela Jamil at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Jameela Jamil at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Angela Bassett at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Angela Bassett at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing a Moschino dress, Reza jewelry, and Le Silla shoes.

Marsai Martin at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Marsai Martin at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing an Azzi & Osta dress and H. Crowne jewelry.

Simu Liu at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Simu Liu at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing a Fendi look with Jacquie Aiche jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes.

Ruth E. Carter at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Ruth E. Carter at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Regé-Jean Page at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Regé-Jean Page at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Lake Bell at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Lake Bell at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing an Alberta Ferretti look with a Jimmy Choo clutch and Christian Louboutin shoes.

Zuri Hall at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Zuri Hall at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing a Sincerely Ria dress with Saint Laurent jewels.

Dominique Thorne at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Dominique Thorne at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing a Prabal Gurung dress with Wolford tights and Christian Louboutin shoes.

Tyler Perry at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Tyler Perry at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Winston Duke at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Winston Duke at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing Christian Louboutin shoes and a Vacheron Constantin timepiece.

Auli'i Cravalho at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Auli'i Cravalho at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Janeshia Adams-Ginyard at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Janeshia Adams-Ginyard at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Daniel Kaluuya at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere
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Daniel Kaluuya at the "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere

Wearing Christian Louboutin shoes.