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Carnival Queen: Rihanna's Stunning Return to Crop Over 2024


Rihanna Crop Over Barbados 2024
Rihanna Barbados 2024. PHOTO Cred: Charles and Sandy Pitt



RIHANNA! The Queen herself graced the annual Crop Over Festival with her presence at 36, looking flawless as always. RiRi made a dazzling return to the streets of Barbados for the 2024 Crop Over Festival, also known as the Grand Kadooment parade. On August 5th, the "Diamonds" singer appeared in a breathtaking custom costume adorned with intricate gold and bronze jewels and a matching headpiece, perfectly complementing her chestnut and blonde-highlighted hair. Naturally, she wore a custom super backpack to complete the look.







And did you check out her shoes? Not Rihanna wearing heels on the road! Rihanna is definitely a Hot Gyal, not a Comfort Queen! Although, The Fenty Beauty mogul, is known for her barely-there Carnival looks, this year was definitely giving hot-mom-vibe as she was certainly more covered.



Rihanna Barbados Crop OVer 2024
Rihanna Crop Over 2024 - Photo Creds: Just Jared

Rihanna - Custom Costume by Lauren Austin Barbados Carnival 2025
Rihanna - Custom Costume by Lauren Austin

 
 



Rihanna's not new to Crop Over

Rihanna has been gracing the festival with her iconic presence as far back as 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and possibly before we knew who she was. Anyway, notice a trend? This marks Rihanna’s first Crop Over appearance since becoming a mother of two, having last attended in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. Could this mean we'll see Queen RiRi back on the road in 2026? Only time will tell! But one thing is for certain, Crop Over -or Crawpova as the locals pronounce it- is a Carnival must-do and one that should be on every Carnival Chaser's Calendar.




Rihanna Crop Over Babados Looks
Rihanna's Crop Over looks over the years - Aura Experience by Lauren Austin


Rihanna - Lauren Austin Aura Experience
Rihanna - Aura Experience

The Designer Behind the Magic

Lauren Austin, co-founder, director, and head designer of Aura Experience, is the creative genius behind Rihanna's stunning costumes over the years. Originally from Trinidad, Austin has been living in Barbados and creating eye-catching costumes for over eight years. Aura Experience is the band Rihanna chose to jump with this year, continuing a tradition of dazzling Carnival looks.



Join the Fun

For six weeks, Crop Over festivities take over Barbados with Caribbean music, parades, and all-day, all-night fêtes. The rum-fueled festival is a partying marathon featuring Bajan food fairs and arts and crafts markets. The biggest display of Bajan culture culminates on Grand Kadooment Day, where revellers in feathers, jewels, and glitter dance to soca and calypso music, making it an unforgettable celebration.

So, if you're thinking about attending Crop Over next year, DO IT! It's an experience you'll never forget. And who knows, you might even get to witness Queen RiRi herself. 😉



Rihanna & Machel - Crop Over 2024 | Barbados Carnival
Rihanna & Machel - Crop Over 2024


Speking of Celebertiy Sightings

Caribbean Carnivals are definitely attracting more and more of them. We recently saw Chloe Bailey in Saint Lucia, Winnie Harlow in Jamaica (makeup by Glam Hub), and in the past Nicki Minaj and Ashanti in Trinidad. Even Omarion and Chance the Rapper were caught on the streets of Jamaica for Carnival


 

 

Carnival Glam Hub, celebrating its fifth year in Barbados

Book with Glam Hub for your next Carnival: Don't miss out on our luxurious eye makeup, waterproof applications, and amazing amenities including complimentary refreshments, snacks, changing rooms with dressing assistants, seamstresses, and a shuttle service. We provide services in Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Miami, Toronto, Antigua, Atlanta, Grenada, Cayman, Saint Vincent, Tobago, and Notting Hill - UK. Visit our website and follow us on social media for more updates.


Disclaimer: Glam Hub did not provide makeup or hair services for Rihanna. This is Carnival Glam Hub's 5th year doing Crop Over.



Check out our latest blogs on Carnival trends and makeup tips:

  • Trinidad Carnival 2025 Highlights

  • Best Carnival Bands in Trinidad

  • Carnival Makeup Trends

Trinidad Carnival Dates for 2025:

  • Carnival Monday: March 3

  • Carnival Tuesday: March 4

Stay tuned for more Carnival coverage and book your glam session with us today!

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