Courtesy Rihanna; PictureGroup
We all know Rihanna can Talk That Talk, but who knew she was a Gossip Girl too?
When the singer debuted a sneak peek at her new platinum do (which she’ll sport on an upcoming cover of ELLE), we couldn’t help but think of another towheaded trouble maker: Taylor Momsen.
With that chunky fringe and stained pout (not to mention that major ‘tude!), Rihanna is the spitting image of a good Upper East Sider gone bad.
Dave Hogan/Getty
Looks like Rihanna is inking more than her knuckles these days!
PEOPLE has confirmed that the singer has signed on to executive produce a new fashion series for the U.K.’s Sky Living channel, airing this summer.
“Synonymous with cutting-edge style, [Rihanna] is searching Britain for the next generation of raw, undiscovered designer talent,” the network says on its official website. “The show will recognize the increasing influence pop stars have on mainstream trends.”
Alongside Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts (whom RiRi reportedly hand selected for the role), the show will challenge contestants to create looks for a series of famous faces. In fact, final task involves designing a one-of-a-kind outfit for Rihanna to wear during a summer 2012 performance in London’s Hyde Park.
“I have been very fortunate to work with some truly amazing designers and stylists throughout my career,” Rihanna says in the release. “I am excited to follow the journey of our aspiring contestants and see how their individuality influences their efforts during the course of the show.”
–Justine Harman
CHECK OUT MORE EURO STYLE IN OUR PARIS FASHION WEEK GALLERY!
Advertisement
Courtesy Armani
Modest? Not so much. Rihanna is proudly flaunting all of her assets in her newest round of ads for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans.
The singer — originally tapped as the face of the fall/winter 2011-12 campaign and just announced as the returning face for spring/summer 2012 — strips down to a lacy bra and panty set and a perfect pair of jeans in her latest photos. Past ads have been equally as steamy, with the singer pulling a quick change in the backseat of a car. She recently designed some items for the brand, too, including T-shirts, jeans and a leather jacket.
Lucas Jackson/Reuters/Landov; PR Photos
While 2011 was the year of Blake for Chanel, Rihanna for Armani and Demi for Ann Taylor, many retailers are introducing lesser-known faces for spring 2012 campaigns.
WWD recently confirmed the appointment of Alice Dellal as the face of Chanel’s Boy collection. Best known for her half-shaved head and punk rock band, the British model is noticeably edgier than Lively, who fronted the collection’s Mademoiselle handbag range. “Alice Dellal represents the perfect incarnation of all that is unique about the Boy Chanel handbag collection, which strives [to be] far from conformist notions of femininity,” brand reps told the trade publication.
Advertisement
Splash News Online; Pacific Coast News; Splash News Online; GSI
No snow? No problem! Some of Hollywood’s hottest ladies chose to hit the beach this weekend, flaunting their fab figures in itty-bitty bikinis that we totally loved.
Rihanna continued her Barbados visit in a stringy orange suit by Missoni, days after Tweeting a photo of herself in a colorful two-piece. New mom Jessica Alba put her post-baby body on display in a bandeau in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, taking to the sand in several bright bikinis over the course of her vacation.
Courtesy Emporio Armani
Is it hot in here … or is it just Rihanna? The singer’s sultry ad for Emporio Armani Underwear was voted sexiest of the year in a poll of advertising industry executives in trade magazine AdAge, the U.K.’s Daily Mail reports.
“It’s Rihanna at her sexiest,” the magazine writes. “She’s never looked this good. She’s in amazing shape and the pictures are stunning.”
The star, named the face of the brand’s Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear campaigns in July, was the focus of multiple print and video spots, and is currently designing a capsule collection of her own for Armani.
Advertisement
Andrea Renault/Polaris
Some stylish stories for your Tuesday afternoon …
–Stars like Kate Hudson reveal the best beauty tips their moms ever gave to them [Stylelist]
–Get the fashion breakdown from Rihanna‘s new video, “You Da One” [ELLE]
–Teen queens Kendall and Kylie Jenner name their new dogs “Louis” and “Vuitton” [PEOPLEPets]
–Fashion eye candy: See dozens of gorgeous spring 2012 ad campaigns [Fashionologie]
–Get New Year’s Eve ready with these party-perfect manicure ideas [Beauty High]
