--- title: See Cardi B's Best Fashion Outfits: Met Gala, Fashion Week description: From Balenciaga to bloody shoes, here's a look back at Cardi B's best fashion statements since becoming one of rap's rising stars. canonical: https://time.com/5524695/cardi-b-best-fashion-outfits/ author: Cady Lang article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2019-02-08T14:58:19.000Z article:modified_time: 2023-12-13T00:59:59.000Z og:title: All the Times Cardi B's Style Made Money Moves og:description: We like it like that og:url: https://time.com/5524695/cardi-b-best-fashion-outfits/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt269de2b5d9b4fac5/698944c816d884da4dc3495a/cardi-b-fashion-red-carpet-style.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Cardi-B-fashion-red-carpet-style og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: All the Times Cardi B's Style Made Money Moves twitter:description: We like it like that twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt269de2b5d9b4fac5/698944c816d884da4dc3495a/cardi-b-fashion-red-carpet-style.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # From Balenciaga to Bloody Shoes: All the Times Cardi B's Style Stole the Show  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Updated: Dec 13, 2023 12:59 AM UTCPublished: Feb 8, 2019 2:58 PM UTC  Getty Images  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Updated: Dec 13, 2023 12:59 AM UTCPublished: Feb 8, 2019 2:58 PM UTC With lyrics about [Balenciaga](http://time.com/5475448/balenciaga-office-furniture/) boots, Fendi and Prada bags and “bloody” Christian Louboutin shoes, [Cardi B](http://time.com/5004551/cardi-b-interview/)‘s ascent into fashion icon status seems as unstoppable as her rise as a rapper. The Bronx-born and bred “Money” artist has proved she’s no one-hit wonder when it comes to serving looks both on the red carpet and in her music videos; in the short time since she’s been in the mainstream spotlight, she’s solidified a style that’s as bold and feisty as her music. Drawing on fiercely feminine silhouettes, bright colors and never shying away from distinctive, eye-catching elements like pastel faux fur accents or playful animal prints, Cardi and her stylist Kollin Carter are proving that the rapper is not only making money moves — she’s making style moves too. Ahead of the 2019 Grammy Awards, where Cardi (a featured performer and favorite nominee of the night), will no doubt slay the red carpet and stage, we’re taking a look back at her most show-stealing looks of all time.  INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 27: Cardi B attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Frazer Harrison—Getty Images **2017 MTV Video Music Awards** — Cardi’s creamy white Christian Siriano jumpsuit was both daring and elegant thanks to its sweeping overskirt draped over wide-leg trousers and the Madonna/Gaultier-esque cone bra bodice.  NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: Cardi B attends the 3rd Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Taylor Hill—FilmMagic **Rihanna’s 2017 Diamond Ball** — Cardi was dubbed “Bardirella” when she emerged at Rihanna’s posh Diamond Ball in 2017 and for good reason: her voluminous seafoam green-blue Christian Siriano gown was fit for a princess.  NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Rapper Cardi B attends the Christian Siriano fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Grand Lodge on February 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images **Autumn/Winter ’18 Christian Siriano runway show** — To attend the Christian Siriano runway show, Cardi donned a kelly green pantsuit, which she accessorized with a luxurious white fur stole and a pair of black and white sunglasses.  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 28: Recording artist Cardi B attends the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Jamie McCarthy—Getty Images **2018 Grammy Awards** — According to [_InStyle_](https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/cardi-b-grammys-dress?)_,_ the Ashi couture collection dress that Cardi wore on the 2018 Grammys red carpet, along with another one from the same designer, took two to three weeks to create (about 150 hours of labor).  NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Cardi B attends the Marc Jacobs Fall 2018 fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Park Avenue Armory on February 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Sean Zanni—Patrick McMullan via Getty Image **Autumn/Winter ’18 Marc Jacobs runway show** — Cardi went for retro glamour in a floor-length, psychedelic print Marc Jacobs gown topped with a fuzzy bolero and a pair of retro-style, soon to ubiquitous Adam Selman x Le Specs cat eye sunglasses.  INGLEWOOD, CA - MARCH 11: Cardi B accepts Best New Artist onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards which broadcasted live on TBS, TNT, and truTV at The Forum on March 11, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) Kevin Mazur—Getty Images for iHeartMedia **2018 iHeartRadio Awards** — Cardi’s cranberry-colored Christian Siriano tulle babydoll dress was not only playfully glamorous — it also concealed the rapper’s pregnancy before she announced it on _Saturday Night Live._  NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Cardi B attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) Neilson Barnard—Getty Images **2018 Met Gala** — Cardi B’s heavily embellished cream gown and headdress designed by Jeremy Scott for Moschino helped transform her into a Madonna for the night’s theme, [“Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination,”](http://time.com/5269657/best-red-carpet-fashion-2018-met-gala/) something that was only reinforced by her prominent baby bump.  NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: Cardi B attends the Tom Ford fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Park Avenue Armory on September 5, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Jamie McCarthy—Getty Images **Spring/Summer ’19 Tom Ford runway show** — Cardi wore a sleek black sheath paired with smokey eyes and slicked-back hair for the Tom Ford runway show during fashion week; later, the designer announced that there would be a blue lipstick named Cardi — it sold out in just 24 hours.  NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: Cardi B and designer Jeremy Scott pose backstage at the Jeremy Scott show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 6, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows) Theo Wargo—Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows **Spring/Summer ’19 Jeremy Scott runway show** — Cardi sat front row at the Jeremy Scott show in a stunning leopard print pantsuit and a bustier fit for a bombshell.  NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Cardi B attends as Harper's BAZAAR Celebrates "ICONS By Carine Roitfeld" at the Plaza Hotel on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar) Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar **2018** **_Harper’s Bazaar_** **Icons Party —** Cardi wore a regal red Dolce & Gabbana ruffled gown to the 2018 _Harper’s Bazaar_ Icons party, where she infamously threw her shoe at Nicki Minaj, later alleging that the issue stemmed from the _Queen_ rapper questioning her parenting skills.  MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 23: Cardi B attends the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 on September 23, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/WireImage) Daniele Venturelli—Daniele Venturelli/WireImage **Spring/Summer ’19 Dolce & Gabbana runway show (9/18)** — Cardi indulged her penchant for animal prints when she attended the Dolce & Gabbana runway show in Milan in head-to-toe prints, drawing many a comparison between her and Fran Drescher.  Singer Cardi b poses in Paris, France On September 25, 2018\. (Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto—NurPhoto via Getty Images **Spring/Summer ’19 Michael Costello runway show** — Cardi went for all out glamour during Paris Fashion Week with a multicolored dramatic hat and dress combo from Michael Costello.  PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 25: Cardi B performs during the ETAM show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2019 on September 25, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Stephane Cardinale - Corbis—Corbis via Getty Images **Spring/Summer ’19 Etam runway show** — To perform at the Etam show, Cardi relied on Christian Cowan (the designer responsible for her album cover look as well as the memorable leotard and crown made of watches for her “Money” music video,) to outfit her in a lavender suit with fluffy matching feathers.  PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: Cardi B is seen arriving at Mugler fashion show during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2019 on September 26, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images) Jacopo Raule—Getty Images **Spring/Summer ’19 Mugler ruwnway show (9/18)** — To attend the Mugler runway show, Cardi wore an avant garde shorts and tuxedo blazer combo from the esteeemed French fashion house.  NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Cardi B is interviewed on the carpet during the Billboard 2018 R&B Hip-Hop Power Players event at Legacy Records on September 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Billboard) Theo Wargo—Getty Images for Billboard **Billboard 2018 R&B Hip-Hop Power Players** — Cardi coordinated her lime green Saks Potts coat to complement her teal bob.  LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Cardi B attends the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Axelle/Bauer-Griffin—FilmMagic **2018 American Music Awards** — Cardi brought the heat when she turned up to the 2018 American Music Awards in a blooming flower print gown from Dolce & Gabbana complete with a floral headdress and flower-embellished platform sandals. **2019 Grammy Awards** And at the 61st Grammy Awards red carpet, she did not disappoint in a pearl in an oyster shell look from Thierry Mugler’s 1995 fall couture collection, once worn by model [Simonetta Gianfelici](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cardi-b-grammys-red-carpet-vintage-couture-mugler%5Fus%5F5c60c48fe4b0f9e1b17e9ff2).  Rapper Cardi B and arrives for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. 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