Rihanna Grounds Menswear Street Style With Brian Atwood “Isabeli” Sandals in Amsterdam

On June 23–24, 2013, in Amsterdam, Rihanna stepped out in a street-style look that remains strikingly relevant—built not on excess, but on proportion, restraint, and sharply chosen footwear.

Rihanna finishes her black-and-white street look with Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer sunglasses and a Mona Mara skyline pendant necklace, letting graphic accessories echo the bold lines of her oversized menswear-inspired top

Already established as a fashion leader rather than a trend follower, she leaned confidently into menswear dressing, blending luxury labels with directional design. The black-and-white palette, oversized shapes, and relaxed layering signaled intention rather than experimentation, proving that ease and authority can coexist in off-duty style.

At the center of the look was a Kokon To Zai Fall/Winter 2013 men’s sweatshirt worn as a dress—its volume and graphic contrast deliberately grounded by Brian Atwood’s sleek “Isabeli” sandals.

The strappy heels introduced height, structure, and precision, sharpening the silhouette without disrupting its relaxed attitude.

Rihanna steps out just before dawn in Amsterdam, letting strappy black Brian Atwood “Isabeli” sandals add height and structure to her oversized black-and-white sweatshirt dress

The styling underscored a principle that continues to define Rihanna’s best street moments: when clothing leans oversized or borrowed-from-the-boys, footwear becomes the visual anchor—restoring length, balance, and polish with a single, decisive choice.

Returning to her hotel after her Ziggo Dome performance, Rihanna relies on sleek gladiator sandals to bring polish, balance, and intent to her off-duty silhouette in Amsterdam on June 24, 2013 (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)

Love the black-and-white contrast of Rihanna’s look? The Brian Atwood “Isabeli” gladiator sandals add edge through structure rather than bulk, using slim horizontal straps and finely detailed T-bars to create a graphic, architectural finish.

Rihanna shows off crisp white pedicure polish in strappy black Brian Atwood “Isabeli” gladiator sandals, where clean toes and graphic leather lines sharpen the late-night street look

Open toes and a back zipper keep the design clean and wearable, while the four-inch heel delivers lift and length—proving that even statement sandals can balance toughness with elegance when the proportions are right.

Brian Atwood’s “Isabeli” gladiator sandals feature slim leather straps with sculpted T-bar detailing, a back zip for ease, and a towering stiletto heel that delivers graphic impact from every angle

Rihanna’s Footwear Legacy, One Intentional Step at a Time

From razor-sharp stilettos to statement sneakers, Rihanna’s style has always been anchored by purposeful shoe choices that shape the entire look.

Whether onstage, on the street, or in off-duty moments like her Amsterdam appearance, footwear remains the constant that brings balance, confidence, and clarity—making her fashion evolution as instructive as it is influential.