10 Looks We Love From Rihanna's Music Videos
Rihanna is all set to scoop up her Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday evening. It’s a well-deserved honor, since the songstress has kept us entertained over the years with videos that let her unmatched style shine. Whether she’s dipped in silver paint for the “Umbrella” video or giving us a grungy countryside romp in “Only Girl (in the World),” Rihanna brings her signature bad-gal flair to everything. And there’s no better time than now to celebrate it.
Below, check out some fashion moments from Rihanna’s music videos over the years.
Pon de Replay
The look: dancehall ingénue with a touch of sparkle. It is an ensemble that says, “I’m old enough to drink in this club – just kidding, I’m 17. We can still dance, though.” Baggy pants and sneakers add a tomboy edge, though the flash of lacy panties remains a missed opportunity for an Aaliyah homage.
Umbrella
Here, Rihanna demonstrates what to do when your crush says he thinks you look good in silver. The body paint and sleek bob made a case for the singer as a budding pop icon.
Rude Boy
When you want to go out dancing but don’t want guys trying to grind on you, a spiky-looking bodysuit is the obvious choice.
Hard
This one is for the aughts girl who is so ovah this war stuff and just wants to party with the troops, already. She’s dressed for the occasion in a crop top made of bullets, a Mickey Mouse-ear helmet, hot pants, and boots. Pink tank gun not included.
Only Girl (in the World)
The only girl in the world cannot do without a little bling, so Rihanna wore a lot.
We Found Love
Rih comes through with the perfect look for the farmhand who likes to set thirst traps. The singer’s famously risqué style actually got her in trouble with the farmer who let her shoot the video in his field. According to the Guardian, he thought one of her outfits was too revealing. “I thought it was inappropriate,” he said. “I requested them to stop, and they did.” But don’t worry, it’s good between them. “I wish no ill will against Rihanna and her friends,” the farmer said.
S&M
Lady in the streets? Freak in the sheets? Be like Rihanna and get you an outfit that can convey both.
Pour It Up
The best thing about this one is that it could belong to a dancer or a strip club enthusiast with a taste for expensive-looking bras. Fans of this look include model Shanina Shaik, who recreated this for Halloween last year.
B***h Better Have My Money
High crimes call for high boots and a long jacket — and Rihanna looked ever the outlaw in this ensemble. And in case you didn’t believe the girl was a bad***, the dark lipstick and bandanna should help convince you.
Work
They say you don’t have to get ready if you stay ready, and RiRi was certainly prepared in a crochet bikini and mesh Tommy Hilfiger dress.
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