Rihanna's style transformation

No one would deny that Rihanna is a bona fide fashion icon, from the chaps-style boots she designed with Giuseppe Zanotti to the show-stopping yellow Guo Pei ensemble she wore to the 2015 Met Gala. But it wasn't always this way! From aspiring pop star to fur-laden glamazon, see the evolution of one of music's greatest chameleons...

Fresh from releasing her debut single "Pon De Replay", Rihanna's style was very much about having fun and being comfortable.
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Shooting the video for single "Unfaithful", Rihanna rocks strips and a pair of oversized shorts.
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When she attended the Grammy Awards for the first time, Rihanna was already making her transition into fashion icon.
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At the launch of her fourth album Rated R, Rihanna debuted a much edgier look.
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At the launch of her debut fragrance, Rihanna looked demure in a crop top and skirt.
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Taking a risk at the 2015 Brit Awards, Rihanna opted for a plunging champagne-coloured dress - and totally killed it.
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It's a big deal when you launch your own MAC lipstick - and Rihanna flashed the flesh in a white crop top and matching midi skirt.
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Rihanna went for lilac frills at the 2016 Brit Awards - and looked amazing, of course.
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Toning things down in a simple shirt dress, Rihanna still ensured all eyes were on her.
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The singer wore an oversize maxi dress to welcome Prince Harry to Barbados in Nov. 2016.
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