Narrowing down Rihanna’s best music video fashion moments was no easy task, because, as everyone knows, every single one of Rihanna’s fashion moments is memorable and perfect and amazing. This is a woman who could wear literally anything, even the proverbial, albeit sparkled up, trash bag (see: “This Is What You Came For” video), and still look better than I will on my wedding day. Her looks tend to go in the direction of sexy takes on existing tropes (sort of like what sorority girls do on Halloween, but way less lame, because it’s f*cking Rihanna). Some examples include: Sexy Member of Black Panther Party (“Run This Town”), Sexy Clockwork Orange (“You Da One”), and Sexy Naked In Bathtub Person (“Stay”). I couldn’t break down every single outfit (also it should be noted I left out “FourFiveSeconds” on the technicality that it is a TERRIBLE song). But, in honor of her Video Vanguard Award at this year’s VMA’s—and after several Sophie’s Choices and pouring out some beer for all the looks I left behind (So many hats! So much mesh!)—here are ten of RiRi’s most memorable video looks.
Fur, Heels, and Blood: Rihanna's 10 Most Stylish Music Videos
As Rihanna prepares for her Video Vanguard Award at the VMA's, we look back at her most fashion-forward video moments.
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