While Rihanna might be one of the most consistent R&B stars of this generation, she’s also established herself as an undeniable style icon.
While she’s touched on everything from brooding goth flavours to more palatable pastels with her own Fenty line – which is set to expand into makeup in the very near future – she shines brightest in her native Barbados at the Crop Over festival. Last Monday, RiRi had the world shook with her fourth look from the event, and the Internet was ablaze with discussion about which year she stole the most spotlight, as well as the question that’s plagued everyone’s mind since she emerged with ‘Pon De Replay’ back in 2005: What have we mere mortals done to deserve Rihanna?
Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, here’s this year’s dazzling effort:
Now, Vogue have revealed a more intimate behind-the-scenes look at the Crop Over festival, showing RiRi as she puts on her jewels, headdress and wig before the grand reveal. Has anybody made a full aqua outfit look this good, ever? Probably not. See the new images by Dennis Leupold here, the full piece over at Vogue, and wait eagerly until next year’s Crop Over:
