Rihanna 4 Elle Mag December 2014

'F**k Bitches, Get Money': Rihanna As You've Never Seen (or Heard) Her Before

On newsstands nationwide on November 18

Is personal style an art? In the case of Rihanna, she who has redefined what modern pop Icon–dom looks like, the answer is a resounding yes. And as her candid shoot in the December issue of ELLE reveals, her ongoing project is one in a constant, glorious state of flux—peeling back creative layers and pushing boundaries (both her own and ours).

Here's music’s most massive star as we've never seen her before—all dressed up in fall couture, but boldly stripped down. Introducing the real Rihanna: strong, uncompromising, and radically beautiful.

The full Rihanna feature can be found exclusively in ELLE’s December issue, available digitally and on newsstands in select cities starting November 11, and nationwide on November 18. Until then, here is a sneak peek at Robbie Myers' editor's letter and an excerpt from Rihanna’s Q&A with ELLE. Make sure to pick up the issue to find out what Rihanna said about having kids, what she treasures most, what question provoked the response, "HELL NO!!

Bustier and gown by Atelier Versace. Tights by Wolford. Hook earring by Hirotaka. White gold, diamond, ruby, sapphire, and black diamond earring by Ileana Makri. Black gold and black diamond earring by Colette.

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Rihanna's C-Thru Best Dressed At 2014 CDFA Awards

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RIHANNA! After she hit the red carpet I’m pretty sure a lot of the men where like, “OK and we can go home now”, because Rihanna was definitely the end all, be all for the 2014 CDFA Awards. This Adam Selman gown and matching head wrap is covered in over 200,000 #SwarovskiCrystals #GAGGGGGING 

On Monday, the 2014 CDFA Awards took place and when it comes to the red carpet, Rihanna was definitely the talk of the town. With see through sequin dress that displayed her boobs and her nude colored thong that definitely showed that Rihanna may be all legs, but her booty sits just right. At first glimpse, you would think Rihanna was completely naked, but she didn’t completely bare all to the world.

The CDFA is definitely an event you don’t expect anyone to dress down for and where many fashion, movie and model A List celebrities come out and are dressed to perfection. Such as Shoedazzle queen, Rachel Zoe, who took the cake when it comes to looking beautiful as she wore on of her own creations. Plus Solange who looked amazing in shimmering pewter channeling Donna Summer; with her big wavy hair. This was Solo’s first red carpet appearance since her Jay-Z Spaz out, however, she owned the moment in a sparkly silver Calvin Klein gown, silver clutch and a pink lip.

But even still at the CDFA, not everyone came with their best as even though WhyCauseICan.com loves her and CAN’T WAIT to see her in the new Star Wars, Lupita Nyong’o should have chose something else to wear for the event. Even though it very creative and authentic, it’s just not something we are liking as much as her blue dress at the Oscars.

But checkout more pictures from the CDFA’s Red Carpet below, PLUS a few LOVED photos of Rihanna (that we specifically put at the end) courtesy of JustJared.com.

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Rihanna's Hairstylist Responds to "Doobie Wrap" Backlash !

The 2013 American Music Awards aired Sunday night, and days later, we're still talking about Rihanna's groundbreaking hairstyle. The first-ever ICON award winner took the stage in a doobie wrap, a culturally-specific style typically reserved for the bedroom and the salon. Wrapping the hair is a protective technique used by African American and Latina women to preserve straight hairstyles. Interchangeably called a "doobie" or "wrap" depending on the region, the style is created by brushing the hair in one direction around the circumference of the head and securing with bobby pins. As a rule, most women never wear their doobie wrap beyond the threshold of their house or salon. But Rihanna's never paid attention to rules.

We spoke with Rihanna's longtime hair guru and Motions celebrity hairstylist, Ursula Stephen, to get the lowdown on the inspiration behind RiRi's wrap on the red carpet and to see if she thinks the style will become a bona fide trend. 

Whose idea was it for Rihanna to wear a doobie wrap?

It was actually Rihanna's idea. She had her mind made up! Honestly, I was a little hesitant but I knew she could pull it off, so I was all for it.

Did you anticipate the overwhelming reaction?

I knew it would get a reaction but I wasn't sure if it would be positive or negative. A doobie on the red carpet has never been done before so I knew it could have gone either way. 

Do you foresee the wrap, worn outside the home/salon, becoming a universal trend?

Sure. I mean, it's already been done. I see girls on the street rocking them all the time shopping, eating, etc. It's just never been seen in a formal setting.

Some interpreted the style to mean Rihanna is nonchalant about her AMAs honor while others felt it was a unique and clever nod to her culture at a time when the world was watching. What statement were you and Rihanna trying to make?

It was a nod to fashion! This is a style that can be worn by some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood.

The wrap actually has roots in the '30s finger waves hairstyle, and with the embellished pins, it channeled Old Hollywood. Were the pins a request Rihanna made or your own design decision? What did they bring to the look?

Yes, the '30s were all about [the wrap]! The pins helped to elevate the look from just your average doobie.

There's been quite a bit of backlash from some members of the African-American and Latina community, who feel the wrap should be relegated to the bedroom. How do you respond to that criticism?

Everyone has an opinion. However, the doobie has been worn to Bergdorf Goodman. They just haven't been paying attention. And it's been around since the '30s. Part of my job is to know eras, trends and fashion, and to keep looks alive by adding a modern twist.

You were also behind Rihanna's iconic cut during the 'Good Girl Gone Bad' era. Together, you two consistently step outside the box and experiment with hair. Is it your goal to push the envelope further and further with Rihanna's looks? What groundbreaking style do you want her to try next? 

Of course! As an artist, you can't take yourself too seriously. It's about evolving, having fun, feeling beautiful and letting the look interpret the feeling, mood and the music! I feel like we have done everything. However, there is a mental list of "looks," not styles, that we want to try. More iconic shit is on the list.

HEY FIXERS WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT RI RI'S "DOOBIE WRAP" YAY or NAY?????

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-Jhenelle Hill