Rihanna

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We knew it was only a matter of time before this style-setter turned celebrity designer — after all, she’s already one of PEOPLE’s Best Dressed. While attending the Gucci Spring 2009 show in Milan, Rihanna, who has already done charity T-shirts with H&M and designed umbrellas for Totes, admitted to WWD that a clothing line is in the works, “I’m not one to rush into anything. I want to take my time. I can’t say when it will be released, but it’s definitely going to happen.” That’s good enough for us! With her girly spin on rock n’ roll style, we are sure Rihanna is gearing up to be the next Gwen Stefani. Tell us: Are you excited about Rihanna’s line?

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In the August issue of In Style magazine, which hits stands this Friday, cover girl Rihanna opens up about her rule-breaking fashion philosophy — and her future. While her non-conformist sense of style sets her apart from the crowd, she tells the magazine it’s all about having fun and staying true to herself. “I love to play to both sides of my personality — the girlie and the tough. That’s what makes my style different.” And taking her own path sometimes garners unexpected attention, especially when it comes to that famous short bob. “The first time I heard people were asking for the Rihanna, it was really flattering and maybe a little strange. It caught be by surprise, but now I feel it’s a very cool thing. I don’t feel the pressure to change it up again at all. I like it, as they like it.” At just 20 years old, the singer sees her future approaching fast, telling the mag, “I feel like I have so much more to accomplish before I’m 21.” But what about a decade down the line? “In 10 years I want to have already started my family and have some business of my own. A fashion line, a makeup line, and I still want to be doing what I’m doing at a much bigger capacity — by the grace of God!” Click here for behind-the-scenes footage of the cover shoot, and get the full interview in In Style, just in time for the weekend.

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At just 20 years old, Rihanna is one of the world’s most successful young singers, and yet again she’s using her fame to help those less fortunate. Gucci has just announced that the “Umbrella” chanteuse will be the face of an ad campaign that showcases their collaboration with children’s charity UNICEF. The ads, entitled Tattoo Heart, will feature the singer wearing limited-edition Gucci tattoo-heart-motif products, with 25% of sales being donated to the charity, WWD reports. It’s not the first time the singer has worked with UNICEF and Gucci. In February she performed at the design house’s star-studded Madonna-hosted fundraiser Raising Malawi, whose goals fit well with those of her own charity, The Believe Foundation, which she founded in 2006 to bring food and medicine to children in need.

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Hollywood’s most stylish stars turned out this week to celebrate a great combination: Gucci and Rihanna. Guests like Sophia Bush, Nicky Hilton, Zach Braff, Camilla Belle and Rashida Jones mingled at the elegant rooftop lounge, ABH, atop the Thompson Beverly Hills Hotel and dined on luxe fare. And the party’s guest of honor couldn’t have been happier. “It’s really nice,” she told PEOPLE of being honored. “Gucci is here, and we support each other.” But the singer’s superstar supporters were just as honored to receive an invite. “I am a big Rihanna fan,” One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush told PEOPLE. “She’s really one in a million, and at the level she is, she is so sweet and genuine and kind,” while Jones gushed, “I’m excited to meet her! She’s really cool. So beautiful and so talented.” But hanging out with the singer wasn’t guests’ only reward. Long tables lined with Gucci shopping bags were filled with an extra-special surprise — all the ladies at the event were gifted with Gucci’s much-coveted Hysteria Clutch.

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She’s one of music’s most stylish stars, and in a revealing new interview, Rihanna dishes about her fashion obsessions and favorite beauty tips — as well as her tomboy past. “I’ve been a fashion fanatic since I was little, looking at all the international magazines. But I used to dress like a boy when I was a kid,” she admits to the British edition of In Style. “I’d wear my brother’s baggy pants and his trainers.” And her tastes have definitely changed over the years. “Now I like little skull caps, jeans, flat boots that come up to the knees. And then I play around with the top — a big T-shirt, or a sleek camisole, or a jacket. I love jackets! I have a million.” The singer gives credit for her unique fashion sense to her makeup-artist mom. “She knew everything about perfume, skincare and make-up,” she says. “She never let me wear make-up but I was secretly fascinated, so when she’d leave home, I would play around with hers.” And her surprisingly simple secret to looking fresh-faced even on a grueling world tour? “Water and rest for my skin,” she says.

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Looking as amazing as ever, Rihanna donned over-the-knee boots by Steve Madden during her recent performance at the Atlantis in Paradise Island. And while the fashion chameleon continues to pull off every trend with complete chic, she’s not the only celeb trying out the look! Hilary Duff and Kate Moss have been stepping out in thigh-high boots, too — see our Trend Gallery. We’ve tracked down Rihanna’s boots as well as some similar styles to let you get the look for less.

Get Rihanna’s Boots!
For Real:
Steven by Steve Madden’s suede over-the-knee Frankie boot, $400, is available at select Steven by Steve Madden stores.

For A Steal:
Steven by Steve Madden leather over-the-knee boot, $259 at victoriassecret.com

Steve Madden’s patent over-the-knee Refrain boot, on sale for $126 at stevemadden.com

Spiegel’s suede over-the-knee wedge boot, on sale for $70 at Spiegel.com

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We’ve already confessed that Rihanna is our latest fashion crush. And yet again, the singer struck a fashion high note — leaving her New York hotel toting this Kooba bag that accessorized her biker-chic look. Her Heather shoulder bag, trimmed with vivid day-glo piping, has a retro ’80s vibe that we love. You can order the same one, $465, at kooba.com, or nab a smaller version, the Bennie clutch, for a more affordable $295. And you’ll definitely be in good company — Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere have also been spotted carrying Kooba handbags.