Rina Sawayama’s top 10 looks
Pop star, model, actress, Cambridge alumna, and fashion icon: Rina Sawayama truly can do it all! Japanese-born and London-raised, the multi-hyphen superstar is not only one of the most interesting and influential pop artists today, but also a fashion tastemaker to follow closely.
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Some of her wardrobe staples include denim and red, which she styles in exciting and unexpected ways. At Stylight, we have registered a 39% increase for denim skirts, a 41% increase in Google searches for “denim bras”, and a 17% increase in the demand for the colour red. Rina’s influence!
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For your reading and viewing pleasure, we have managed to narrow down Rina’s best looks to our favourite 10 (because, let’s be honest, all her looks are her best look). Enjoy, and take notes!
At Givenchy’s FW23 Paris Fashion Week show, Rina dabbled in the current double (and even triple!) denim trend. She paired a matching denim set composed of a bra top and a midi skirt with a darker wash denim trench coat, angular frame sunglasses, silver jewellery, black boots, and a black leather handbag.
Givenchy
4G Logo Acetate Cat-Eye Sunglasses
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
The Large Canvas Tote Bag Beige
$195.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mitchell & Ness
MLB Floral Camo Baseball Cap Green
$68.00
Anthropologie
Denim really is one of Rina’s wardrobe staples! For her performance at Coachella 2022 Weekend 1, Rina sported another denim look, this time composed of embellished denim blazer and shorts, paired with a black studded bra and black cowboy boots. Her blue eye makeup ties everything together.
Tommy Bahama
Relaxed Jean Short Pink
$49.99
Rue La La
-39%
Ermanno Scervino
Beachwear Blue Denim City Casual Dress Womens Shorts
$147.00
$242.00
LUX LAIR
7 For All Mankind
Boy Midelt Short
$50.99
Rue La La
-46%
3. At Schiaparelli's FW23 Paris Fashion Week show
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Rina was by far one of the best dressed guests at Paris Fashion Week. For Schiaparelli’s FW23 show she fully embraced the whimsical but minimalist spirit of the Maison by wearing oversized pendant earrings, and embellished cut-out mini dress, striped platform boots with a golden toe detail, and an embellished black leather bag. Her makeup perfectly compliments her outfit with slicked bangs and gold leaf appliques.
AllSaints
Midi Dresses, female, Black, Size: 2XS Dress Mila
$133.00
Miinto
Mac Duggal
Sequin Front Twist Cut Out Column Dress Black
$149.99
Rue La La
Nicholas
Skylar Twist Front Cut Out Gown Black
$116.99
Rue La La
Red is another one of Rina’s staples, and the pop star isn’t one to shy away from bold prints. Here she is at the New York City premiere of her film John Wick: Chapter 4 wearing a full Thom Browne tartan and paisley ensemble.
Camilla
Red Printed Silk Asymmetric Kaftan Size M
$209.15
HEWI
Mestiza New York
Marilen Midi Dress Red
$106.99
Rue La La
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable-knit wool and cashmere cardigan Red
$282.00
Mytheresa
While rehearsing for her UK tour, Rina opts for a simpler look: silver earrings, pale pink wraparound sunglasses, a metallic pink Diesel bodycon dress, and silver pointed boots.
Diesel
M-Onerva mini dress - women - Rayon/Polyester - S - Neutrals
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
The Large Canvas Tote Bag Beige
$195.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mitchell & Ness
MLB Floral Camo Baseball Cap Green
$68.00
Anthropologie
Blokecore, a style inspired by the British soccer culture of the 1990s, has been one of the biggest trends this year, with the hashtag #blokecore reaching 285.8 million views on TikTok.
In an Instagram post expressing her support for the Lionesses—England women’s national soccer team—and promoting her single Hold the Girl, Rina wears a Lionesses soccer jersey, a black midi denim skirt, white knee-high socks, and white mules from the Martine Rose x Nike collab.
-65%
Nike
Kobe 8 Protro Triple White sneakers - unisex - Rubber/Fabric/Polyester - 12.5
$194.00
$562.00
FARFETCH
-57%
Nike
Air Max 2017 White/Black sneakers - unisex - Rubber/Fabric/Fabric - 10.5
$93.00
$217.00
FARFETCH
-44%
-60%
Nike Jordan
Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT 2 Valentines Day sneakers - women - Leather - 10.5 - White
$75.00
$189.00
FARFETCH
Rina Scholaryama! As a Cambridge University alumna, Rina was recently invited to attend an interview at the university’s Student Union. For the occasion, our favourite academic wore purple sunglasses, an oversized black leather biker jacket, a white and purple print slip dress, and zebra print knee high boots.
Reformation
Layla linen skirt - women - Linen/Flax - L - White
$158.00
FARFETCH
-58%
Dolce & Gabbana
Black Orange Zebra Leather Slingbacks Womens Shoes
$645.00
$1,548.00
LUX LAIR
-80%
Dsquared2
Sneakers Black
$110.00
$544.00
Yoox.com
As it turns out, Rina is also a Succession fan! In an Instagram post captioned “gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss, Gerri xxxxxxxxx #succession”, Rina pays tribute to Waystar Royco’s General Counsel and interim CEO, Gerri Kellman, by sporting the ultimate girlboss look: pendant earrings, square frameless spectacles, a pinstripe suit comprised of a cropped jacket and a mini skirt, and black pumps.
-35%
BDG
Striped Denim Ultra Miniskirt in Denim Pinstipe at Nordstrom, Size X-Large Blue
$31.85
$49.00
Nordstrom
Maeve
The Avery Pinstripe Wide-Leg Trousers by Maeve Pants Blue
$158.00
Anthropologie
-62%
Elwood
Pinstripe Short Sleeve Button-Up Work Shirt in Cobalt at Nordstrom, Size Medium Blue
$24.99
$65.00
Nordstrom
Maeve
Pinstripe Silky Buttondown Crop Top Blue
$108.00
Anthropologie
Another denim look! For her performance at the NME Magazine Awards, Rina channelled her version of Penny Lane with a fur trimmed denim coat, denim hot pants, and silver knee-high boots. Her dancers also wore denim to match!
POST CARD
Alpaca-Trim Down Jacket Black
$440.00
Rue La La
-38%
Karl Lagerfeld
Faux Fur & Wool Blend Coat in White/White at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$249.99
$400.00
Nordstrom
Unreal Fur
Timeless Coat Brown
$299.99
Rue La La
Rina attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation charity viewing party wearing a high-neck asymmetrical snake print Givenchy gown, and a white leather mini purse.
-40%
AFRM
Mimi Snakeskin Print Long Sleeve Wrap Dress in Sand Snake at Nordstrom, Size X-Large Beige
$94.80
$158.00
Nordstrom
-80%
Pilcro
Sleeveless Snake Print Denim Romper Blue
$29.95
$148.00
Anthropologie
Just Cavalli
Snake Print Green Dress Size S Blue
$120.12
HEWI
Elie Tahari
Off-The-Shoulder Silk Blouse Beige
$90.99
Rue La La