Rihanna launches collection for River Island

Fiery red hair, bold stripes, geometric prints, hot leather, high-waisted denim and the 90's crop top are just SOME of the key pieces that define our intentional superstars style.

Rihanna's look has long been imitated by the fashion chain and by each and everyone of us since she burst out those catchy 'oooh na na whats my name?' lyrics. The release of this video alongside THAT X Factor performance saw the star transform herself from being not just a great singer but the music industry's new leading lady of style.

Image: http://www.riverisland.com - Rihanna for River Island

We are all guilty of updating our wardrobes to try and achieve that same unique EDGE emitted by the stars 'savvy' style. So it's only natural that the 25 year old Barbados princess should make that sought after transition from pop-star to fashion designer (as do many others).

The fine line between music and fashion becomes increasingly blurred, the combination of the art's reminds me of an earlier article written as part of my Final Major Project during my studies at University - A discussion about the merging of the music and fashion industry, highlights some of what I believe to be the pinpointing events between the two industries. (This article will feature as part of my blog very shortly)

But for now I'd like to take a look at the stars latest collection and pick out my favourite pieces. So here they are...

Stripe shirt; £45.00 - Pendant Backpack; £60.00 - High-waisted shorts; £30.00
Image: http://www.riverisland.com/women/rihanna-for-river-island-collection

Each piece epitomizes Rihanna's love of monochrome, stripes, denim and bold colour adopting high-lighter pen yellow as the signature colour of the collection.

Dungaree crop top; £30.00 - Trucker boots; £95.00 - Yellow crop top; £20.00
Image: http://ww.riverisland.com/women/rihanna-for-river-island-collection

One of my favourite key-pieces from the collection is the dungaree style crop top - this piece can be worked into your day-to-night wardrobe for an edgey style update. Weather worn with a  high-waisted mid-length midi skirt or over a buttoned up shirt/dress this is a really versatile piece.

Turtle neck crop top; £35.00 - Sheer maxi dress; £60.00 - Thigh split maxi skirt; £40.00
Image: http://www.riverislan.com/women/rihanna-for-river-island-collection

Anybody who knows me will also know how much I adore maxi and midi lengths - I feel longer lengths when worn with heels help to elongate my 5'2" figure. The Rihanna collection has some great longer length key pieces. The use of sheer fabrics and thigh-high splits create an understated sexiness creating the perfect balance between edgy style and class. 
  
The collection has already started to sell out online, so log on quickly the snap up your own key piece for achieving the ultimate 'Rihanna' style. 

Shop the collection at:
http://www.riverisland.com/women/rihanna-for-river-island-collection

Words: Nathalie Dawe
Image Composition: Nathalie Dawe