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Published 11 years ago
Rihanna is this year’s CFDA Fashion Icon honoree and she certainly showed everyone yet again why she is just that… a fashion icon!
Rih flaunted her sexy tattooed physique in a very risqué, custom design by Adam Selman for the event; and the ensemble, reminiscent of legendary performer Josephine Baker, was comprised of 216,000 Swarovski Crystals and consisted of matching gloves and a head wrap.
The Barbadian Beauty has been a force to reckon with since her 2005 debut when she stepped onto the music scene under music and business mogul Jay-Z‘s mentorship. Not only has Rihanna gained millions of fans for turning out chart-topping hits, but she has become an adored and certified fashion icon in very little time. From her trend-setting hair styles — often enhanced with color — to her confident, bold, and sultry style, Rihanna is the epitome of a fashion muse.
The CFDA and CFDA CEO, Steven Kolb, wrote…
We are proud to present Rihanna with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award for her impact on the industry as fashion’s most exciting ambassador in recent memory. The record-breaking recording artist, actress, and fashion designer will be recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry as well as her philanthropic partnership with the M·A·C AIDS Fund’s Viva Glam campaign. The Fashion Icon Award is given to an individual whose style has made a significant impact on popular culture on an international stage. Rihanna joins the ranks of past winners such as Lady Gaga, Iman, Kate Moss, and Nicole Kidman.
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