The drama surrounding celebrity encounters never fails to get the internet talking, and Rihanna has found herself at the center of one such controversy at this year’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW). In a moment that had both fashion enthusiasts and gossip lovers buzzing, Rihanna was reportedly seen giving the cold shoulder to two major fashion figures supermodel Naomi Campbell and celebrity stylist Law Roach.

The Ice Queen Moment at NYFW

According to social media chatter, the moment occurred when Rihanna entered a star-studded NYFW event and appeared to snub Naomi Campbell by walking right past her without any form of acknowledgment. Naomi, one of the most iconic supermodels of all time, didn’t get so much as a glance from the pop star-turned-fashion mogul, and this apparent snub set off a firestorm of reactions online.

But that wasn’t all Law Roach, the renowned stylist famous for curating Zendaya’s show-stopping looks, was also allegedly ignored by Rihanna in the same breath. As a stylist who has shaped the red carpet for many A-listers, being passed over by the queen of fashion herself sparked even more intrigue.

The moment led to a wave of speculation on social media. Twitter users had a field day, dramatizing the scene and turning it into a digital spectacle. Some were quick to remind people of the rumored past tensions between Naomi and Rihanna, hinting at a possible connection to billionaire Hassan Jameel, who was romantically linked to both women at different points in time​(

A History of Tension?

To fully appreciate the weight of this cold interaction, one must dig into the alleged history between Rihanna and Naomi. Years ago, rumors circulated that the two women had fallen out over Hassan Jameel, the Saudi billionaire who had been dating Rihanna for several years. Before Rihanna, Naomi had also been linked to Jameel, sparking rumors that the two had a fallout over him. While neither party ever confirmed the feud, the whispers of tension have never really gone away.

Thus, when Rihanna walked past Naomi with what many perceived as deliberate nonchalance, the internet’s collective imagination ran wild, revisiting these old rumors and framing the moment as an extension of their purported cold war.

Law Roach’s Unexpected Cold Shoulder

As for Law Roach, the story is less clear-cut but just as juicy. Law, known for his bold styling choices, has long been a major player in the fashion industry. However, being ignored by Rihanna the queen of bold fashion statements herself added another layer of intrigue to the NYFW drama. While there’s no documented history of bad blood between the two, this moment was enough for the internet to crown it as another infamous fashion week snub.

One theory floated on social media suggested that Rihanna, ever the business mogul, might simply have had her reasons for the cold treatment whether personal or professional. After all, the world of high fashion is full of complicated relationships, power dynamics, and unspoken rivalries.

The Internet Reacts: Rihanna vs. Naomi Becomes Pop Culture Theater

The online reaction to this interaction was nothing short of dramatic. Some compared it to the cold, icy confrontations typical of high-fashion dramas like The Devil Wears Prada. Others crafted narratives that imagined Rihanna as an unbothered queen, completely aloof and indifferent to the titans around her. Memes flooded in, with users likening the moment to scenes out of an overly dramatic Hollywood blockbuster.

Of course, the majority of reactions couldn’t resist praising Rihanna’s fashion sense. Whether she’s serving looks in her Fenty designs or turning heads with custom couture, Rihanna’s style has always been a major talking point, and this NYFW was no different. Her fashion dominance remains untouchable, regardless of any personal snubs or dramas.

By Edima Columbus