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
Tortoise Acetate 4G Sunglasses
Moncler
Moncler Contrin Down Vest, Men, Blue, Size: 1
$1,130.00
Moncler
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Moncler
Moncler Padded Zip-up Cardigan, Men, Blue, Size: 3xl
$1,160.00
Moncler
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.
-46%
-36%
Diesel
Denim shorts Gray
$107.00
$166.00
Yoox.com
-65%
Madewell
The Brynn Long Cutoff Denim Shorts in Polacheck Wash at Nordstrom, Size 24 Gray
$30.80
$88.00
Nordstrom
-88%
Haikure
Denim shorts Gray
$33.00
$276.00
Yoox.com
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.
-60%
Calvin Klein
Black midi dress with belt
$74.15
$185.39
TheDoubleF
-50%
Diesel
Black M-Oloni dress
$183.08
$366.15
TheDoubleF
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.
-15%
Ralph Lauren
Espadrilles Red
$106.00
$125.00
Yoox.com
-33%
Tahari by ASL
Paisley Belted Fit & Flare Shirtdress in Coral Paisley at Nordstrom, Size 16W Red
$113.23
$169.00
Nordstrom
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
-40%
Asics
GEL-Kayano 14 Sneakers Dried Leaf Green / Pure Silver Multi
$133.00
$222.00
Slam Jam
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
-46%
-23%
Nike
Air Max 97 White/White/White sneakers - women - Other fibres - 5.5
$151.00
$196.00
FARFETCH
-75%
Nike
Dunk Low Light Smoke Grey sneakers - women - Leather - 8.5 - White
$80.00
$324.00
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
Golden Goose
Super-Star sneakers in zebra pony hair Multi
$505.19
TheDoubleF
-73%
Clarks
Mules & Clogs Black
$82.00
$303.00
Yoox.com
-50%
Roberto Cavalli
RC Monogram-appliqué sneakers - women - Fabric/Rubber/Fabric/Calf Suede - 35 - Black
$284.00
$565.00
FARFETCH
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.
-62%
Elwood
Pinstripe Short Sleeve Button-Up Work Shirt in Cobalt at Nordstrom, Size Medium Blue
$24.99
$65.00
Nordstrom
-30%
Douuod
Navy blue pinstripe Grace skirt
$61.64
$88.06
TheDoubleF
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Shine Pinstripe Scarf in Navy at Nordstrom Blue
$95.00
Nordstrom
-10%
BOSS
pinstripe trousers - women - Wool - 42 - Blue
$287.00
$318.00
FARFETCH
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!
-38%
Karl Lagerfeld
Faux Fur & Wool Blend Coat in White/White at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$249.99
$400.00
Nordstrom
Alo
| Oversized Faux Fur Trench Jacket in Black, Size: Small
$398.00
Alo Yoga
Noize
Addie Parka Black
$84.99
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.
AllSaints
Rita Relaxed Fit Snake Print T-Shirt Black
$119.00
AllSaints
-40%
Hysteric Glamour
Women s Snake Loop Tight Denim Skirt Light Indigo Blue
$267.00
$445.00
Slam Jam
Kenneth Cole
Modern Sheath Dress Brown
$79.99
Rue La La
AllSaints
Anna Snake Print Devore T-Shirt Black
$99.00
AllSaints