FLAUNT - The Generation Issue

RIHtranslate
An influence to young women, fashion, music, and her
fans, Rihanna continues to translate what a strong,
powerful, unique and sexy, women is. The Barbadian
artist, success and confidence does not seem to cease.
On June 2, she will receive the Fashion Icon Award at the
2014 CFDA Fashion Awards at Lincoln Center.
Following incredible past recipients, such as Kate Moss
and Lady Gaga, the award will be a well-deserved honor,
underwritten by Swarovski. A presence well paid off,
Rihanna couldn’t escape the front rows of Paris Fashion
week from Chanel to Gaultier, Dior, Givenchy, and of
course Balmain. The multi-talented artist is the new face
of high-end fashion label, Balmain, for Spring/ Summer
2014. The creative director himself, Olivier Rousteing,
described RiRi as an “icon.”
She’s done nothing except, prove that she is an icon.
Upon receiving the announcement, RiRi stated, “People
want to know who you are. Fashion is a clear indication,
a way to express your attitude, your mood.” Although
the artist started her career in music, she’s made such
a strong impact in the fashion world, not to mention
for all young women. This will follow after her cover of
Vogue this month, which is her third time on the cover.
It was the 10th anniversary of Vogue’s shape edition in
2011, that Rihanna was first featured on the cover as the,
youngest black woman to appear on American Vogue.
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