The Chanel Jewelry Story Behind Rihanna's Pregnancy Announcement

In the 1920s, Coco Chanel and glassmaker Suzanne Gripoix brought Byzantine jewelry to high fashion.

Earlier this week, Rihanna officially announced her pregnancy in a vintage Chanel puffer from 1996. See the best of her maternity style here.

Rihanna's maternity style is here, and it's fabulous

The pregnant star wore several personal treasures for her announcement photos

Rihanna's Jewelry Glow Was All Vintage

In the 1920s, Coco Chanel and glassmaker Suzanne Gripoix brought Byzantine jewelry to high fashion. How are a Cistercian Abbey, 19th century costume jewelry, Chanel, and Rihanna's pregnancy announcement connected? In the photos, which quickly went viral, Rihanna is wearing a pink coat from Chanel's Fall 1996 collection unbuttoned to show off a baby bump bedecked in a Chanel chain belt and pearl necklace, a Christian Lacroix crucifix, and ripped blue jeans.

The Powerful Jewelry Story Behind Rihanna's Pregnancy Announcement

In the hour after Rihanna's pregnancy pics landed, searches for "pink padded coats" surged by 200 per cent. Here are the best local options.

Rihanna made her pregnancy reveal in a $16,000 vintage Chanel coat

Rihanna's Most Iconic Pregnancy Looks – SheKnows

Thank you, Rihanna – there's no shame in women being out and proud while pregnant

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Rihanna and ASAP Rocky announced they are having a baby back in January. Now, fans are wondering if she's having a boy or girl. Here are the latest fan theories on her baby's gender.

Is Rihanna Having A Boy Or Girl? 4 Fan Theories On Her Baby's Gender

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child together. Rihanna

Rihanna's Pregnancy Announcement Outfit Featured A Ton Of Chanel

Despite false reports the singer has not been photographed for the brand's ad campaign

Rihanna Not the New Face of Chanel

A pink jacket similar to the one worn by Rihanna is the star of a Parisian auction centered on the collection of vintage dealer Catherine B.

Want Rihanna's Pink Chanel Jacket? There's One Up for Auction in Paris – WWD

See Rihanna's groundbreaking pregnancy style and memorable fashion moments from both of her two pregnancies so far.

Rihanna's Pregnancy Style

Harlem's A$AP Rocky And Rihanna Lets The World Know She's Pregnant In The Most Rihanna Way Possible

Rihanna's baby announcement redefines the 'celebrity pregnancy photo shoot' – The Irish Times

Rihanna revealed that she will have a problem if her child isn't into fashion in a new interview with "Vogue."

Rihanna Will Have a Problem If Her Child Isn't Into Fashion - PAPER Magazine