Rihanna
Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on Feb. 20, 1998, is a singer, businesswoman and fashion icon. Signed to Def Jam at 16 years old in 2004, when Jay-Z was the then-president of the record label, the Bajan talent first captivated audiences with her edgy pop-themed music, including the Grammy-winning single “Umbrella,” the ballad “Diamonds” and the hit “Don’t Stop the Music.”
She's also long captivated fans with her style, mixing streetwear elements with high fashion. She has even collaborated with major fashion players, including Dior, Manolo Blahnik, Armani, Chopard and Puma on collections.
She won the Fashion Icon award at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards wearing a completely sheer, sparkling Adam Selman dress covered in Swarovski crystals. That same year, she assumed the role of creative director of Puma, releasing the sub-brand Fenty x Puma a year later, which offered a platform suede creeper sneaker.
Her power in the fashion industry hit new heights in 2019 when she announced her Fenty fashion line with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which marked the first time a Black woman headed a brand under the company. (The fashion house was paused in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.)
The line came two years after she debuted Fenty Beauty — one of the most successful celebrity beauty launches — which also sits within LVMH, as part of Kendo, the company's beauty incubator.
Fenty launched at Sephora with 40 shades of Pro Filt'r foundation meant to suit a wide range of skin tones. The launch altered the landscape of the beauty industry, and prompted many brands to launch deeper complexion shades. In December 2018, Fenty Beauty won the WWD Beauty Inc Award for Digital Innovator of the Year.
Rihanna championed inclusivity again with the 2018 launch of Savage x Fenty, a lingerie and loungewear brand that recentered the idea of intimatewear on the female gaze. Rihanna held her inaugural Savage x Fenty fashion show during New York Fashion Week in 2018, with models of all different sizes and dancers wearing sneakers. Since 2019, she has partnered with Amazon Prime Video to livestream the shows on the platform.
In 2023, Rihanna returned to Puma as the creative director of Fenty x Puma.
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Highlights From Rihanna’s 2016 FNAA Acceptance Speech for Shoe of the Year
The singer was crowned "Queen of Shoes" in 2016 for her Fenty Puma Creeper sneaker.
Manolo Blahnik in the 2010s: The Designer Talks Rihanna, Demna + Reveals the Real Story Behind Kate Moss’ Wedding Shoes
The 2010s were frenetic — and unforgettable — for the designer.
All the Memorable Musical Performances in Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3
From Normani to Ricky Martin, the lingerie fashion show came to life with all its musical numbers and visual…
Cindy Crawford, Normani, Erykah Badu and More Stars Model in Savage x Fenty Show
Rihanna tapped a lengthy and diverse list of talent to model in her third lingerie fashion show presented by…
Inside Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3
The lingerie fashion show will air this Friday on Amazon Prime.
A Closer Look at the Lavish Jewelry on the 2021 Met Gala Red Carpet
Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Timothée Chalamet, Cynthia Erivo and others complemented their red carpet looks with…
The Best Beauty Looks at the 2021 Met Gala
Celebrities like Rihanna, Naomi Osaka, Lupita Nyong'o and others chose bold beauty looks for the event.
Balenciaga Reigned at the 2021 Met Gala
The European fashion house dressed several of the event's biggest celebrity attendees, including Rihanna and…
Everything to Know About Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3
The singer released a teaser and celebrity lineup today for her upcoming lingerie fashion show.
Rihanna to Present Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 3
The musician and entrepreneur's third lingerie fashion show will again be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Rihanna Debuts Fenty Eau de Parfum
The genderless fragrance is inspired by the singer's upbringing in Barbados and travels across the world.
Lingerie Brand Adore Me Alleges Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Violated Trademark Law
Adore Me says Rihanna's use of the term "Adore Us" in its marketing messages is confusing to shoppers.
The Evolution of Lingerie Fashion Events
Rihanna hosted a Pride party and Amazon special. Victoria's Secret says it's coming out with a new type of…
Rihanna Celebrates Pride With New Lingerie
The collection includes rainbow-embroidered bras, garter belts, boxer shorts, knee-high stockings…
Rihanna, Nike, Etsy and More Celebrated for Philanthropy
The aim is to celebrate philanthropy and the love of humankind.