Rihanna’s Fall Styling Trick? Double Up on Animal Prints

Can you guess where Rihanna headed for dinner in Santa Monica last night? That’s right: The superstar went to Giorgio Baldi, her favorite Italian restaurant, where she is spotted virtually every week (sometimes, multiple times in a week!). Rihanna tends to visit the hotspot in a striking statement look; just last week, she turned up in a leopard onesie. (The restaurant is her runway!) Continuing the theme, Rihanna delivered yet another major fashion moment last night—this time, embracing a delicious fall styling trick. Her autumn style M.O.? Double up on your favorite animal prints. Yes, really.

While animal prints—which are a huge trend for fall—have no trouble standing out on their own, Rihanna made the case for piling multiple prints on top of each other: Her fuzzy, faux fur cow print bomber jacket was paired with a yellow Fendi ponyhair baguette bag, also in an abstract cow print. It all felt improbably cohesive thanks to Rihanna’s smart styling: She kept the rest of the look streamlined with a pair of light-wash jeans and strappy stiletto sandals. After all, when you have two bold hero pieces going on, your ensemble doesn’t need much else.

So, you heard it here first, folks: The next time you’re deciding between the cow print bag and the leopard coat, why not slip on both? Do like Riri and say more is more. Just be sure to keep the rest of your fit fairly pared back—we’re going for artfully juxtaposed, not straight-up jarring.