Rihanna’s young sons, RZA and Riot, turned heads at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘The Smurfs’ movie, donning bespoke children’s versions of Dior’s latest menswear collection that highlighted their effortless charm alongside their mother’s star power.
Rihanna has long been synonymous with boundary-pushing style, but on July 13, 2025, her two sons took the fashion world by storm in pint-sized perfection. At the blue-carpet premiere for ‘The Smurfs’—where the singer voices the iconic Smurfette—3-year-old RZA Athelston Mayers and 23-month-old Riot Rose Mayers made their official red-carpet debut alongside their mother. Expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky, Rihanna commanded attention in a custom Saint Laurent gown featuring a sheer lace bustier, voluminous brown satin skirt, and an oversized leather jacket that accentuated her baby bump with signature edge. Yet, it was her boys, dressed in tailored custom Dior outfits from the house’s newly appointed menswear creative director Jonathan Anderson, who captured hearts and headlines.
The outfits were no ordinary toddler attire; they were miniature masterpieces inspired by Anderson’s debut Spring/Summer 2026 collection, unveiled just weeks earlier during Paris Men’s Fashion Week. Riot, the younger of the duo, channeled the show’s opening look with a forest green wool double-breasted jacket boasting black lapels—a nod to Dior’s legendary Bar suit—paired with a crisp white shirt, matching bow tie, and wide-leg white Bermuda shorts. He completed the ensemble with polished black oxford shoes, swapping the runway’s fisherman sandals for something more age-appropriate. RZA, meanwhile, sported an interpretation of another standout piece: a pastel pink button-up shirt with a coordinating tie, tucked into olive green cargo pants accented by a subtle silver chain. The looks blended sophisticated tailoring with playful proportions, proving even the tiniest frames could handle high fashion.
Anderson himself couldn’t resist the charm, posting on his personal Instagram the next morning: “Riot and RZA just the cutest,” alongside a snapshot of the brothers hand-in-hand on the carpet. The designer, who took the reins at Dior Men in June 2025, had front-row attendees including Rihanna and Rocky at his Paris show, where the couple’s stylish rapport was evident. Rihanna, a longtime Dior ambassador and the face of the J’Adior fragrance line since 2021, wore head-to-toe looks from the house during the event, including a dramatic coatdress that echoed the collection’s jewel-toned drama. Bringing her sons into the fold felt like a natural extension of her fashion dynasty, one that’s already minted her as a billionaire through Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
The premiere marked a family milestone. Rihanna, 37, and Rocky, 37, have kept their children largely out of the public eye since RZA’s birth on May 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. Named after the Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA—a tribute to Rocky’s hip-hop roots—the eldest has occasionally appeared in paparazzi shots or subtle social media nods, often in coordinated casuals like matching Rick Owens hoodies during family outings in Barbados. Riot arrived on August 1, 2023, with his name evoking the energetic spirit of Rocky’s music. The brothers’ red-carpet bow came amid Rihanna’s promotional whirlwind for ‘The Smurfs,’ her second animated project after voicing Tip in 2015’s ‘Home.’ She contributed multiple tracks to the soundtrack, including an upbeat lead single teased during the event.
On the carpet, the trio shared wholesome moments that amplified the cuteness factor. Photos captured RZA and Riot clutching stuffed Smurf toys, waving shyly at fans, and even meeting a costumed Papa Smurf—prompting giggles from the boys and a proud grin from Rihanna. “These two are my little anchors,” she told ET’s Kevin Frazier during a quick interview, cradling Riot while RZA tugged at her gown. Rocky, who skipped the L.A. event but joined for the Brussels premiere in June, later reposted family shots on Instagram, captioning them “My squad.” The couple, who went public in 2020 after years of friendship, welcomed their first child amid Rihanna’s nine-month hiatus from music following her last full album, 2016’s ‘Anti.’
Social media erupted with adoration. The images went viral within hours, amassing over 10 million views across platforms. Fans gushed on X: “RZA and Riot in custom Dior? Rihanna’s raising legends already,” with one post racking up 500,000 likes. Parents shared recreations using affordable alternatives from Zara Kids, while fashion insiders praised the move as a “gigantic flex” for Anderson’s nascent tenure at Dior. Even critics of celebrity kid culture softened, calling the outfits “wholesome high fashion” that balanced luxury with relatability.
This isn’t the boys’ first brush with designer threads. Rihanna has dressed them in elevated everyday wear since infancy—Fendi rompers for beach days, Gucci sets for park playdates—often sharing blurred glimpses on her Instagram, which boasts 152 million followers. A$AP Rocky, a menswear tastemaker with his AWGE brand and Gap collaboration, mirrors this ethos; he even walked Riot down a makeshift runway during his sophomore AWGE show in Paris earlier that year. The Dior debut elevates that to couture levels, aligning with Rihanna’s history of blurring lines between personal and professional style. As the face of Dior’s campaigns, she’s fronted everything from the Lady Dior bag to seasonal ads, earning millions while influencing trends like the “quiet luxury” wave.
At the event, Rihanna’s maternity glow shone through. Her Saint Laurent gown, designed by Anthony Vaccarello, featured a structured silhouette that celebrated her pregnancy—announced wordlessly at the May 2025 Met Gala in custom Marc Jacobs. She’s embraced the spotlight on her bump with body-positive posts, including Savage X Fenty maternity lines and unfiltered selfies captioned “Bumpin’ and lovin’ it.” The family dynamic added layers: RZA, ever the explorer, darted around the carpet, while Riot clung to his mom’s leg, evoking universal toddler charm.
The ‘Smurfs’ premiere doubled as a soft launch for Rihanna’s entertainment comeback. Beyond voicing Smurfette, she helmed the soundtrack, infusing it with her pop-reggae flair—tracks like a reimagined “Diamonds” remix featuring Rocky. The film, a live-action/animated hybrid from Paramount, hits theaters in December 2025, positioning Rihanna as a family-friendly force after her 2022 Oscar-nominated “Lift Me Up” for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’
With a combined net worth exceeding $1.4 billion—Rihanna’s from Fenty ventures, Rocky’s from music and fashion—the couple could afford any label, but Dior’s custom touch underscores their selective curation. “Style starts at home,” Rihanna quipped to reporters, adjusting RZA’s tie. As Anderson settles into Dior, expect more family cameos; insiders whisper about a potential Fenty Kids line on the horizon.
In Hollywood’s sea of sequins, RZA and Riot’s Dior moment stands out for its sincerity—two kids looking dapper, their mom’s hand guiding the way. It’s a reminder that even future icons start with tiny steps (and even tinier suits). As the holidays approach, fans are already clamoring for more: matching family Christmas cards, perhaps? For now, these photos serve as the ultimate feel-good scroll—proof that fashion’s next generation is here, one adorable outfit at a time
