Global music icon Rihanna created a worldwide controversy with her recent topless photo on social media. Modeling a pair of shorts from her Savage x Fenty apparel line, RiRi’s choice of jewelry led to the Grammy winner being accused of religious insensitivity and cultural appropriation.
Rihanna’s Necklace Considered Offensive
In the topless pic posted on her Instagram and Twitter, Rihanna is wearing a necklace that features the Hindu deity Ganesha. Hinduism is the dominant religion in India, and this controversy comes not long after Rihanna made headlines by calling attention to political strife in that country.
“when @PopcaanMusic said ‘me nuh wan ya wear no lingerie tonight fa me girl’
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In addition to the photo breaking the Internet for obvious reasons, it also drew the attention of people who felt Rihanna was appropriating Hindu culture. She has not yet addressed the accusations.
“Rihanna wearing a Hindu God on her neck while posing topless is cringey. I swear it’s not hard to respect peoples cultures. Smh.”
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While RiRi’s Paris-based Fenty fashion house is closing, she and LVMH will be reportedly focusing their time on Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin. Savage X Fenty will also be at the forefront of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s attention, as L Catterton, which LVMH has a stake in, is investing in the lingerie company.
Per reports from both Women’s Wear Daily and Business of Fashion on Wednesday, LVMH and Rihanna have come to an agreement in which the Fenty maison will be closed. In a statement to WWD, an LVMH rep said the luxury conglomerate and the proven multi-hyphenate “have jointly made the decision to put on hold the RTW activity, based in Europe, pending better conditions.” (Yahoo! Finance)
Rihanna’s Steamy Pics Highlight ANTI Anniversary
The Grammy-winning singer is big on dates. The popular crooner recently lit up social media with some throwback steamy pics in celebration of her ANTI album’s anniversary. RiRi went to her reliable Instagram page to unload a batch of shots. The pics feature Rihanna draped in all types of steamy outfits from the project’s marketing and promotion shoots.
“happy #ANTiversary“
