A backstage group shot is now a bit of a thing, following the Kardashian-Jenner clan gathering after the Life of Pablo launch in February, in which they were dressed to resemble a pack of very expensive afghan hounds. Rihanna’s Fenty show, on Wednesday evening in Paris, sees a similar setup, but with a flock of models dressed in the spring/summer collection. Rihanna herself is, of course, the centrepiece – complete with RiRi fan (want) and sugar pink co-ords (need). Her excellently diverse gang of Fenty-wearing models look, as you might when you’re hanging out with the woman who uses a glass of wine as accessory, like they’re having a great time, smiles all round.
That might be the best advertisement for a collection, closely followed by the clothes. The second collection that Rihanna created for Puma, it wisely followed a formula close to her heart: part classic streetwear, part clothes most people might wear to bed. See slip dresses, parkas, hoodies, pyjamas, robes and caps, across women’s and menswear. A favourite piece is the camisole crossed with a string vest, worn by a male model with pearls, seen here on the back row, second from left. Apparently, Rihanna said, “Let’s do this thing, let’s make some money” before the show. With all these guys, plus camisole-string vests on her side, she’ll no doubt do just that.
