Pre-Grammys Style-off: Rihanna's MC Hammer Trousers V Katy Perry's Piano Shoes

Posted: 12/02/12

Ruth Doherty

They're the best of pals off the red carpet, but Katy Perry and Rihanna went head to head in a fashion face-off this weekend.

Pre-Grammys style-off: Rihanna's MC Hammer trousers v Katy Perry's piano shoes Rihanna rocked a pair of billowing gold trousers. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin.com

Both stars dressed to impress in headline-creating ensembles at the Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch at Soho House in West Hollywood.

First up, Rihanna turned heads in a gold corset top, which she teamed with billowing trousers worthy of MC Hammer himself.

Her newly-blonde locks were teased into spiral curls, and she accessorised with a selection of gold jewellery.

Pre-Grammys style-off: Rihanna's MC Hammer trousers v Katy Perry's piano shoes Key fashion piece: Piano-themed shoes? Katy Perry thinks so! Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin.com

Then, Katy Perry made a sartorial statement with her turquoise skirt almost matching her blue bob, and a shocking-pink top breaking up the two.

There was also a pair of never-before-seen piano shoes on show. What do you think - did they hit all the right notes?

Style Evolution: Katy Perry

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<p> Katy Perry at Jimmy Choo Oscar Suite, 23 Feb 2004</p>
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<p> Katy Perry wearing Andrew Gn Spring 2005 Collection</p> <p> 14 Nov 2004</p>
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<p> attends the Betsey Johnson 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at The Tent at Bryant Park on February 4, 2008 in New York City.</p>
<p> Katy Perry 01 Dec 2004</p> <p> Katy Perry during Chandon at Hollywould Dress Launch Party at Sax Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California, United States.</p>
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<p> Katy Perry during Lush SWAG-Fest 2: Denim, Diamonds and a Do at Lush Beauty Boutique in Beverly Hills, California, United States.22 May 2005</p>
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<p> LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Katy Perry attends the EMI party at Dominick's on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.</p>
<p> poses in the press room during Z100's Zootopia at the IZOD Center on May 17, 2008 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</p>
<<visits>> MTV's "TRL" on June 9, 2008 at MTV Studios in New York.
<p> LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 14: Recording artist/actress Katy Perry attends designer Kira Plastinina's United States Launch Party on June 14, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.</p>
<p> attends the Katy Perry record release party for "One of the Boys" at Capitol Records on June 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.</p>
<p> HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 18: ***EXCLUSIVE*** Katy Perry during the taping of MTV's 'FNMTV' on June 18, 2008 in Hollywood, CA. The show airs Fridays at 8pm on MTV.</p>
<p> HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 10: Katy Perry backstage during the taping of MTV's 'FNMTV' on July 10, 2008 in Hollywood, CA. The show airs Fridays at 8pm on MTV.</p>
<p> NEW YORK - JULY 26: Singer Katy Perry hosts Travis McCoy's birthday celebration at Country Club on July 26, 2008 in New York City (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images)</p>
<p> LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Katy Perry arrives at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at Paramount Pictures Studios on September 7, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. </p>
<p> Katy Perry BERLIN - SEPTEMBER 17: attends the Katy Perry Concert at Fritzclub at the Postbahnhof on September 17, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Florian Seefried/Getty Images)</p>
<p> PARIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Katy Perry arrives at the Patrick Demarchelier's exhibition Party on September 29, 2008 in Paris, France.</p>
<p> arrives at VH1's 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on January 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, California.</p>
<p> CANNES, FRANCE - JANUARY 17: Singer Katy Perry attends the NRJ Music Awards 2009 held at the Palais des Festivals on January 17, 2009 in Cannes, France.</p>
<p> attends "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City.</p>
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<p> BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: Katy Perry poses for a picture backstage during the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.</p>
<p> Katy Perry attends Perez Hilton's 'Carn-Evil' Theatrical Freak and Funk 32nd birthday party at Paramount Studios on March 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.</p>
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<p> Katy Perry arrives at the 4th Annual House of Hype Music Awards at SLS Hotel on August 28, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.</p>
<p> U.S singer Katy Perry arrives at a central London Theatre, Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. </p>
<p> Manadatory Credit: Photo by McPix Ltd / Rex Features (1483009b) Katy Perry wearing a cat mask Katy Perry at Real Radio, Manchester, Britain - 31 Oct 2011</p>