Rihanna and A$AP Rocky proved who rules date night in the US this week, while the Biebers’ Parisian makeover dominated fashion headlines. The self-described bad gal and her rapper boyfriend, who have prompted “are they, aren’t they?” dating rumors since Rocky supported Rihanna’s 2013 Diamonds world tour, gave couples’ style a low-key lilt at New York’s Barcade.

 

Rihanna added elegance to her summer outfit with Dior jewels, a Fendi baguette, and a fuchsia furry bucket hat like her Emma Brewins and Benny Andallos. Rocky, whose true name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, wore a purple knitted tank and leather pieces. Rih shrugged his jacket over her shoulders.

 

The varied evening clothes contrast with Hailey and Justin’s impeccable French wardrobe. Rih and Rocky take their own approach to Parisian boutiques and meetings with the Macrons, unlike the Biebers, who have Karla Welch and Maeve Reilly behind them. Their mix of masculine-feminine and old-versus-new (Rihanna’s vintage Fendi bags and Dior jewelry are looking great) is aspirational and easy, #couplegoals.