Rihanna Shares Fenty Collection First Look for 'T Magazine' Cover Story
The line officially launches this week.
The news of Rihanna’s luxury venture with LVMH has teased fans for months, with the initial speculation starting as early as January and finally being followed-up with an official confirmation earlier this month. Now, the multi-hyphenate talent models the collection in a cover story released today by T Magazine, showcasing a selection of the apparel and accessories set to launch this week.
Rihanna’s new line markedly walks the line between feminine and gender-neutral, with initial pieces such as corset-hugging suits, boxcar jackets made of Japanese denim and cotton-canvas blazers with built-in fanny packs embodying the on-trend, avant-garde look she’s grown to be known for. Also in alignment are the Fenty accessories accompanying each look, including the oversized sunglasses she’s slyly sported for months in advance of the big reveal.
One major takeaway: there will be no runway shows for Fenty, unlike other LVMH houses like Givenchy or Dior. Furthermore, Rihanna and LVMH will employ a drop cadence that sees new additions landing in the range every few weeks, “like singles from an album,” author Jeremy O. Harris writes in T. “The first single is really strong and edgy, compared to the drop right after, which is a little more feminine,” Rihanna explains. “But the first one, there are a lot of classic pieces as well.”
By disrupting the typical luxury market with more frequent product updates, Fenty aims to enhance its direct-to-consumer online sales and presence. There is no doubt that the Fenty.com platform will see its fair share of clicks and views, but whether the average customer will shell out $480 USD for shades, $1,000 USD for jackets and $600 USD for shoes remains to be seen. Judging by Rihanna’s past fashion endeavors, however, the odds are in her favor.
The debut collection will begin selling at a pop-up in Paris on May 25, before a wider release on Fenty’s webstore on May 29.
As for her music, she also slipped in a few tidbits. While she recently uncovered to Vogue that she is working on a Reggae album, according to today’s T interview she may be naming the work R9 thanks to her fans’ relentless inquiries.
