In a powerful flashback, Rihanna effortlessly fuses a wild snakeskin print with tailored trousers, offering a masterclass in urban glamour from her unapologetic 2009 style archive.
There are fashion looks that come and go, and then there are the ones that define a moment—and prove their wearer was always one step ahead. Rihanna, captured leaving the Metropolitan Tower in New York City in May 2009, offered a perfect example. This was more than an outfit; it was a statement on print, texture, and the kind of effortless cool that feels just as relevant today.
In a new editorial with photographer Michael Angulo, Natalie Alyn Lind unveils a refreshingly human take on glamour, trading high fashion for a quiet, at-home luxe moment.
In an era where celebrity photoshoots often chase high-concept theatrics and unattainable glamour, Natalie Alyn Lind’s new series with photographer Michael Angulo offers a quiet, but powerful, alternative. Captured in a sun-drenched, minimalist room, the editorial reframes luxury not as an extravagant affair, but as an intimate, deeply personal experience.
In a true-to-form throwback, Rihanna unveils a high-impact, military-inspired denim jacket—a look that captures the playful, rebellious zeitgeist of 2009 fashion.
There are certain outfits that serve as a time capsule, and then there are those that define an entire era. Captured shopping in Los Angeles in April 2009, Rihanna delivered a look that did precisely the latter, fusing the late-aughts’ obsession with military rigor and rock-and-roll irreverence. This wasn’t just a shopping trip; it was a street-style masterclass in a moment when celebrity fashion was at its most experimental.
