When it comes to couple style, few duos command attention quite like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. The pair have long blurred the lines between his and hers, often swapping wardrobes and taking bold risks that redefine celebrity fashion. But on August 13 in Los Angeles, A$AP Rocky elevated the game once more — borrowing directly from Rihanna’s own maternity look and reimagining it for himself.

The occasion was a special screening of Highest 2 Lowest, an Apple Original Films and A24 production. Rocky, who also serves as creative director for Ray-Ban, stepped out in a bespoke ERL ensemble that turned heads immediately. He sported a navy nylon suit paired with a sleek grey dress shirt, polished diamond jewelry that glittered under the flashbulbs, and of course, his trademark Ray-Ban shades. But the detail that sent fashion watchers into a frenzy was the tie — a silk polka-dot piece that fans instantly recognized.

The same tie had recently been worn by none other than Rihanna, who is currently pregnant with the couple’s third child. At an event earlier this summer, the Barbadian superstar styled her growing bump with a daring outfit that quickly cemented her reputation as a maternity style icon once again. Wearing a sheer Savage x Fenty bra beneath a baggy navy ERL suit, she left her polka-dot tie undone, casually draped across her neck — a striking mix of masculine tailoring and feminine confidence.

Rocky’s nod to the look was unmistakable. While he buttoned up and leaned into a more formal execution of the suit-and-tie, his choice to echo Rihanna’s styling with the same accessory felt like a playful tribute. Adding to the effect was his waistband detail, styled in a way that called back to lingerie-inspired elements Rihanna often incorporates into her fashion. The result? A synchrony that blurred homage with reinvention, making the couple’s shared style narrative impossible to ignore.

This isn’t the first time Rocky has borrowed from Rihanna’s wardrobe — or vice versa. In fact, the couple have long admitted to having what can only be described as an “open closet policy.” Speaking to Dazed magazine back in 2020, Rocky explained, “I think it’s just natural. We happen to look good together naturally. You know, it would take a lot of work to have us forcefully match before we leave the house. Sometimes we match to a T, or we just wear the same clothes. If I buy a shirt that she likes, I expect to get it stolen… but then I gotta steal it back.”

Rihanna, who previously turned maternity fashion into a global talking point with her first two pregnancies, has once again redefined what it means to dress while expecting. With RZA Athelston born in 2022 and Riot Rose following in 2023, the singer is now preparing to welcome baby number three. Each public appearance has only solidified her reputation as fearless in fashion, refusing to hide her bump and instead making it the centerpiece of her style.

By choosing to replicate Rihanna’s polka-dot tie look, Rocky not only reinforced the couple’s well-known closeness but also carved out a space for men to play with maternity-inspired fashion cues — a surprising twist that challenges traditional boundaries of gendered style. The message was clear: in this partnership, fashion is fluid, personal, and shared.

The public reaction was immediate. Social media lit up with side-by-side comparisons of the two outfits, with fans dubbing the couple “the ultimate fashion power duo.” One viral post read: “Rihanna wore it unbuttoned with fire. Rocky wore it sharp with swagger. Together? Unstoppable.”

For Rihanna and Rocky, style has always been more than just clothing — it’s a reflection of their bond, their creativity, and their willingness to defy expectations. And with another baby on the way, it seems safe to say the world will be watching closely as their fashion story continues to evolve, one daring look at a time.