Happy birthday, Cardi B! The rapper and Vogue cover star turns 32 today, and what better way to celebrate than by looking back on some of her best fashion moments? After all, Cardi has a history of delivering bold statements on the red carpet—whether she’s at the Grammys, on the Met Gala steps, or performing on stage for her fans.
What makes a Cardi B look so memorable? With the assist of her longtime stylist Kollin Carter, the rapper has proven she isn’t afraid to take risks and stray from the pack. Each look she delivers is wilder and more unexpected than the next. Take her first Met Gala back in 2018: Dressed by Jeremy Scott, she showed up with an ornate maternity look that was entirely beaded (and incredibly heavy), complete with a sculptural headpiece to match. The dedication! In the years that have followed, she has only dialed up the drama for the gala—like her 2019 oxblood Thom Browne gown made of 30,000 feathers, or her golden Versace look in 2022, when she showed up in a Versace car.
Cardi has also proven herself a true fashion girl at the VMAs and Grammys, plucking designer looks from the archives and making them feel fresh. Remember in 2019 when she donned an archival Mugler design from its fall 1995 couture collection, the Venus crinoline sheath gown? It remains one of her best looks to date. Or how about more recently, at last year’s VMAs, when she donned a Dilara Findikoglu gown made out of silver clips? Her commitment to the avant-garde is refreshing, especially in a space where many celebrities play it safe and stick to the classics.
At 32, Cardi undoubtedly has many more years of fashion serves to come. Bring it on!
Below, explore Cardi B’s very best fashion moments over the years.
