Cardi B isn't letting a baby stop her from showing out in style. Last month, the rapper gave birth to her son and now she's getting back to being snatched and busy. The "WAP" emcee was seen all over Paris Fashion Week recently wearing designer drip and attending the hottest fashion shows. With her hubby Offset by her side, the Bronx beauty had the internet talking about her traffic-stopping fashions and post-baby body.
From Balenciaga to Mugler, Cardi showed why she's Queen Bardi.
1.Mugler
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The first photo that had "Bartier Cardi" trending was her all-red Mugler fit. The mother of two looked stunning with her sequin gown, and dramatic feathers and we can't forget her bejeweled brows. Yass for the little details!
2.Richard Quinn
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Cardi B "spiked" her way into the high fashion conversation with her black Richard Quinn Spring 2022 spiked and studded leather coat. She let the coat do the talking while allowing her all-black accessories to complement the look.
3.Balenciaga
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Like the rapper said in her hit song "Up", "it's BIG BAG BUSSIN OUT THE BENTLEY BENTAYGA MAN BALENCIAGA BROUGHT IT BACK AND ALL YOU B--HES F--ED." Cardi and Offset showed up to the Balenciaga show wearing, you guessed it, Balenciaga. While she may have stolen the spotlight, she made sure to take a moment to shout out Offset on Twitter for walking in the show. "I was so proud of hubby last night! He walked the show," she tweeted.
4.Schiaparelli
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This look from the Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2021 RTW collection proves that the rapper can rock just about anything. The headpiece is a stunner on its own, but the blazer and jewelry add a little more seasoning.
5.Roberto Cavalli
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This Roberto Cavalli look was a little more understated in comparison to her other looks, but it was still giving. The 28-year-old kept it simple and sexy with a tiger printed wrap skirt, over-the-knee tights and a black bodysuit.
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Kayla Nicole says she wore a dress that was once worn by Braxton herself for the Halloween costume. “It’s not a secret Toni is more on the petite side. I’m obsessed with all 5’2” of her,” she tells xoNecole via email. “But I’m 5’10'' and not missing any meals, honey, so to my surprise, when I got the dress and it actually fit, I knew it was destiny.”
The episode was the perfect way for the multihyphenate to take control of her own narrative. By addressing the viral moment on her own platform, she was able to stir the conversation and keep the focus on her adoration for Braxton, an artist she says she grew up listening to and who still makes her most-played playlist every year. Elsewhere, she likely would’ve received questions about whether or not the costume was a subliminal aimed at her ex-boyfriend and his pop star fiancée. “I think that people will try to project their own narratives, right?” she said, hinting at this in the episode. “But, for me personally – I think it’s very important to say this in this moment – I’m not in the business of tearing other women down. I’m in the business of celebrating them.”
Kayla Nicole is among xoNecole’s It Girl 100 Class of 2025, powered by SheaMoisture, recognized in the Viral Voices category for her work in media and the trends she sets on our timelines, all while prioritizing her own mental and physical health. As she puts it: “Yes, I’m curating conversations on my podcast The Pre-Game, and cultivating community with my wellness brand Tribe Therepē.”
Despite being the frequent topic of conversation online, Kayla Nicole says she’s learning to take advantage of her growing social media platform without becoming consumed by it. “I refuse to let the internet consume me. It’s supposed to be a resource and tool for connection, so if it becomes anything beyond that I will log out,” she says.
On The Pre-Game, which launched earlier this year, she has positioned herself as listeners “homegirl.” “There’s definitely a delicate dance between being genuine and oversharing, and I’ve had to learn that the hard way. Now I share from a place of reflection, not reaction,” she says. “If it can help someone feel seen or less alone, I’ll talk about it within reason. But I’ve certainly learned to protect parts of my life that I cherish most. I share what serves connection but doesn’t cost me peace.
"I refuse to let the internet consume me. It’s supposed to be a resource and tool for connection, so if it becomes anything beyond that I will log out."
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Throughout each episode, she sips a cocktail and addresses trending topics (even when they involve herself). It’s a platform the Pepperdine University alumnus has been preparing to have since she graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism, with a concentration in political science.
“I just knew I was going to end up on a local news network at the head anchor table, breaking high speed chases, and tossing it to the weather girl,” she says. Instead, she ended up working as an assistant at TMZ before covering sports as a freelance reporter. (She’s said she didn’t work for ESPN, despite previous reports saying otherwise.) The Pre-Game combines her love for pop culture and sports in a way that once felt inaccessible to her in traditional media.
She’s not just a podcaster, though. When she’s not behind the mic, taking acting classes or making her New York Fashion Week debut, Kayla Nicole is also busy elevating her wellness brand Tribe Therepē, where she shares her workouts and the workout equipment that helps her look chic while staying fit. She says the brand will add apparel to its line up in early 2026.
“Tribe Therepē has evolved into exactly what I have always envisioned. A community of women who care about being fit not just for the aesthetic, but for their mental and emotional well-being too. It’s grounded. It’s feminine. It’s strong,” she says. “And honestly, it's a reflection of where I am in my life right now. I feel so damn good - mentally, emotionally, and physically. And I am grateful to be in a space where I can pour that love and light back into the community that continues to pour into me.”
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