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. Photo: © Getty Images
Shooting the video for single "Unfaithful", Rihanna rocks strips and a pair of oversized shorts. Photo: © Getty Images
But it wasn't long before she was owning the stage like a true star. Photo: © Getty Images
Showcasing a much sleeker look at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards. Photo: © Getty Images
When she attended the Grammy Awards for the first time, Rihanna was already making her transition into fashion icon. Photo: © Getty Images
Just after <em>Good Girl Gone Bad</em> - Rihanna's stage outfits started to change. Photo: © Getty Images
Still in the <em>GGGB</em> era, Rihanna plays with prints and block colours. Photo: © Getty Images
No matter the look, Rihanna can pull it off - even bright yellow frills! Photo: © Getty Images
The singer shows off her incredible body in cute co-ords. Photo: © Getty Images
At a Chanel show, Rihanna was casual but chic. Photo: © Getty Images
At the launch of her fourth album <em>Rated R</em>, Rihanna debuted a much edgier look. Photo: © Getty Images
Even in a masculine suit, Rihanna managed to look amazing. Photo: © Getty Images
Proving only true superstars can get away with wearing sunglasses inside. Photo: © Getty Images
She stunned at the Grammy Awards in this incredible ivory gown. Photo: © Getty Images
All red on the red carpet. Photo: © Getty Images
At the launch of her debut fragrance, Rihanna looked demure in a crop top and skirt. Photo: © Getty Images
Making her bright hair pop in all white. Photo: © Getty Images
Rihanna switched things up for the launch of fifth album <em>Unapologetic</em>. Photo: © Getty Images
For an event in London, Rihanna's look was a nod at the nautical trend. Photo: © Getty Images
It's a simple red dress, but Rihanna looked sensational. Photo: © Getty Images
Taking a risk at the 2015 Brit Awards, Rihanna opted for a plunging champagne-coloured dress - and totally killed it. Photo: © Getty Images
These days Rihanna's stage costumes are a lot more risqué. Photo: © Getty Images
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. Photo: © Getty Images
Going so high fashion in red and black. Photo: © Getty Images
Another perfume launch, another amazing look from Rihanna. Photo: © Getty Images
At another event for her MAC lipstick, Rihanna oozed sophistication in white. Photo: © Getty Images
For the 2014 Met Gala, Rihanna kept it classy in white. Photo: © Getty Images
Proving she can do formal in a cute pink skirt suit. Photo: © Getty Images
In her early red carpet days, Rihanna kept it fun and flirty. Photo: © Getty Images
Flaunting her curves in a gorgeous wine coloured dress. Photo: © Getty Images
At the Met Gala 2015, it was all about Rihanna and this insane outfit. Photo: © Getty Images
Another perfume launch and Rihanna was pretty in pink. Photo: © Getty Images
Nobody else could get away with this look. Photo: © Getty Images
Rihanna went for lilac frills at the 2016 Brit Awards - and looked amazing, of course. Photo: © Getty Images
Simple but oh so fabulous! Photo: © Getty Images
Toning things down in a simple shirt dress, Rihanna still ensured all eyes were on her. Photo: © Getty Images
She even managed to pull off green lace! Photo: © Getty Images
In the summer of 2016, RIRi fringed out for a night of clubbing in Soho. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
The singer wore an oversize maxi dress to welcome Prince Harry to Barbados in Nov. 2016. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Chic and sophisticated at Christian Dior's presentation during Paris Fashion Week in fall 2016. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Putting her own signature spin on the Canadian tuxedo for a day of shopping in New York. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
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