Rihanna Just Debuted the Manicure of the Season

Last night's premiere of Ocean's 8 in New York City saw a parade of summer-ready beauty looks—but for Rihanna, the event simply doubled as yet another chance to remind onlookers of her vanguard status. Rather than beachy kinks or bright and balmy makeup notes, the pop star opted for a moody palette of coordinated purples that played off her metallic Givenchy frock. And in a twist that may as well moonlight as the detail of the season, the cool colorway coated her extended manicure.

The look began with a straight and slicked mane, parted to one side and tucked behind ears, striking a sleek note as her interminable onyx fell down her back. A set of exaggerated earrings acted as a brightening border to the multi-hyphenate's luminous complexion, which played host to a dusting of mauve shadow at lid-level, accompanied by an immaculate (and shimmery) purple lip, likely a forthcoming shade from Fenty Beauty. And in keeping with the theme, Rihanna's nails showcased a glitter-strewn, plummy hue, a Bad Gal counter to the rainbow of neons typically associated with summertime paint jobs. Is dark and vampy the season's new go-to? If Rihanna's trendsetting track record is any indication, all signs point to yes.