Skip to main contentSkip to footer
First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

Inside look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’ book


Shirley Gomez
Senior Writer
JUNE 2, 2023 3:01 PM EDT

You can now indulge in the fashion sense of the celebrated artist Rihanna, who is widely recognized as a modern-day fashion icon. The book “Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears” satisfies the cravings of fans and fashion enthusiasts alike, boasting over 100 images of Rihanna and her favorite designers who have influenced her taste.

The book, authored by esteemed fashion writer Terry Newman, is an exceptional read that offers a fresh perspective on Rihanna’s style.

Rihanna is a trailblazer who defies conventions in all spheres of her life, whether music, fashion, beauty, philanthropy, business, or activism. With over 135 million followers on Instagram, she became Forbes‘ youngest self-made billionaire in 2022 at 34, all thanks to her Fenty Beauty empire.

Rihanna’s defense mechanism has always been fashion, as she mentioned in her acceptance speech for the CFDA Fashion Icon of the Year Award 2014.

“I grew up on a really small Island, and I didn’t have a lot of access to fashion, but as far as I could remember, fashion has always been my defense mechanism,” she said. “Even as a child, I remember thinking, she can beat me, but she cannot beat my outfit.”

As a CEO, mother, entertainer, and designer, Rihanna has repeatedly shown that she can conquer any field she sets her sights on. “Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears” by Terry Newman is a must-read for any fan who wants to discover how Rihanna defies expectations and makes her mark in the fashion world.

First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

First look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’

Rihanna’s wardrobe reflects her charisma, integrity, and humor. She is a risk-taker who once said, “You will never be stylish if you don’t take risks.”

First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

First look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’

Her fashion sense is a mix-and-match of high fashion, streetwear, young designers, vintage, hip-hop classics, and avant-garde custom-made pieces, giving her an equal footing in the music and fashion industries.

First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

First look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’

In this captivating book, Terry Newman delves into the fascinating world of Rihanna’s fashion, highlighting her styling choices from couture catwalks to her own Fenty empire, political statements, to high-street casuals.

First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

First look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’

Readers can immerse themselves in Rihanna’s fashion knowledge and style with quotes from key designers.

First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

First look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’ (ACC Art Books)

Rihanna’s defense mechanism has always been fashion.

First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

First look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’

As a CEO, mother, entertainer, and designer, Rihanna has repeatedly shown that she can conquer any field she sets her sights on.

First look at "Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears" (ACC Art Books)© ACC Art Books and Terry Newman

First look at ‘Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears’

Sidney Toledano, Chairman, and CEO of the LVMH group, has rightly termed her “a style icon for today’s generation.”