Rihanna Innovates Swimwear With Hermes Scarf-Turned-Bikini-Top

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Rihanna just redefined how a girl can use the iconic Hermès scarf, better known to most as Hermès Carrés. The word “carré” is French for “square” and typically refers to a square-shaped silk scarf.

Hermès Carrés are often worn as fashion accessories, tied around the neck or head, or used as decorative pieces.

The pop diva showcased a unique way of sporting one and shared it with her Instagram followers earlier this week. Can you guess how Rihanna wore her silky accessory? Well, here’s a look:

Rihanna effortlessly showcases her unique fashion sense as she lounges poolside, casually pairing a luxurious Hermes silk scarf with her bikiniRihanna effortlessly showcases her unique fashion sense as she lounges poolside, casually pairing a luxurious Hermes silk scarf with her bikini (Credit: Rihanna’s Instagram)

Yes. Ri-Ri wrapped the piece around her chest and turned it into a bikini top, highlighting her stunning Goddess Isis chest tattoo and body jewelry. Genius!

We can’t wait to copy this new “fashion hack.” Of course, we must use a more affordable silk square that won’t cost us an arm and a leg.

It’s hard to figure out which particular Hermes Carré she used for her pool session, but we can tell you that Hermes scarves cost a good amount of money at Farfetch.

The cheapest you can find will set you back about $395. Here’s a quaint-looking number we’re crushing on at the moment:

Hermes Les Confessions Silk Twill CarréHermes Les Confessions Silk Twill Carré, $395

The Les Confessions scarf measures 36 by 36 inches. If you want to manipulate the scarf further—maybe add a knot or two in the center—you can go with a bigger square, like the diagonal plaid scarf from Marc by Marc Jacobs below.

This piece measures 50.5 by 51.25 inches—not exactly square, but close. It also retails at a more palatable $158:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Diagonal Plaid ScarfMarc by Marc Jacobs Diagonal Plaid Scarf, $158