We want to share a little secret with you. We love Rihanna. We're mildly obsessed with everything about her, from the incredibly sexy accent to the incredibly sexy legs, Rihanna's not just a songstress these days, she's fashion's favorite muse. Sporting a variety of top-name designers at awards shows, galas and while performing it's a far cry from the ripped jeans and cropped tanks from her first days in the limelight all the way back in 2005. One of fashions constant chameleons, Riri is known for her ever-changing style and daring personality - after all from red to jet black, extensions to chopping it all off there isn't anything she hasn't done to her hair.
It would appear that fashion agrees that Rihanna is a huge influence, in December 2013 she was named the latest face of edgy designer Balmain and she's the Executive Producer of "Styled to Rock". Stretching her designer wings she has produced two limited edition lines for the River Island label, which in part helped her earn the cover of American Vogue 3 times. But the biggest honor she has received yet is one that is yet to be presented: on the 2nd of June she will follow in the footsteps of Lady Gaga and Kate Moss and be named the 2014 Fashion Icon of the Year at the CFDA Fashion Awards. We're excited that the fashion world is embracing controversial and fashion-forward figures; we can't wait to see what she wears!
In honor of Riri's style transformation, let's look back at our favorite looks from her street style, red carpet arrivals and performance outfits. Which one's your favorite?
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| In a bright blue and purple Christian Dior gown in February 2011 at the Brit Awards February 2011 and a black and pale pink laser cut Marchesa creation in November 2009 at the American Music Awards. |
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| In a bright pink Marchesa cocktail dress in April 2012 at the Time 100 Gala; a sequined bra top and sheer mermaid skirt in 2013 at the American Music Awards. |
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| Rocking brilliant red hair, Riri chose a black peplum gown in April 2011 for the Linked Against Leukemia Gala and a stunning ivory tulle Marchesa confection in November 2010 for the MTV Europe Music Awards. |
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| Rihanna doesn't limit her fashion greatness to red carpets - she's known for bringing her style to the streets as seen here in a tulle skirt and tied up tee reading "She died of perfection" (can we PLEASE have this??) in October 2010 and jean shorts, tights and a gray jacket in February 2012. |
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| Riri is cementing her position as one of fashion's greats by becoming the latest face of Balmain. |
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| Performance looks are always meant to be over the top and Rihanna certainly steps up to the plate each and every time. Her pearl-embellished Chanel sunglasses completely her extra-sexy look at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November 2012 while she showed off almost every inch of her incredible body in a multi-colored two-piece in Scotland at SECC in October 2011. |
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| The Grammy's are always a good place to show off your fashion prowess - Riri shows her effortless side in a light Bottega Veneta jumpsuit with black trim at a Pre-Grammy brunch in February 2012 while she channeled a more dramatic version of herself while perfoming at the 2011 Grammy Awards. |
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| A major fashion icon these days, Rihanna is a consistent front-row attendee of major fashion shows like Chanel and Miu Miu. |
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| The Meta Gala is long known as being one of the most important fashion events of the season. Never one to disappoint, Riri has consistently hit it out of the park in daring, outside-the-box creations like this black sheer Alexander McQueen gown she donned in May 2011 and the black silk Dolce and Gabbana suit with dramatic sleeves in May 2009. |
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| Fashion doesn't always have to mean completely over the top though, this sage green gown worn in March 2012 to promote Battleship is covered but still completely sexy while her extra long ivory cardigan worn to a Chanel show left her covered but not a whole lot to the imagination. |
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| White may be Rihanna's best color; her crisp all white Max Azria suit worn in May 2011 to the Billboard Music Awards is the very picture of perfection while the slinky floral and metallic Jean Paul Gaultier Couture gown worn in January 2010 to the NRJ Music Awards walks the line between sexy and sweet. |
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| We love Riri's flair for the dramatic while still understanding what flatters her figure - this pleated sculptural Stephane Rolland creation worn in November 2009 to the Glamor Magazine Women of the Year Honors is absolutely stunning while her red ruched Azzedine Alaia gown was perfection against her caramel skin - sweet without being too innocent with sheer paneling. |
Photos courtesy of Vogue, Entertainment Wise, Rolling Stone and Huffington Post.
