Obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinion of fashion meets edge, I for one have always supported Rihanna's daring style, however this one definitely caught me off guard. It's fair to say she didn't leave much to the imagination and the debate continues as to whether or not a red carpet look should have copped the same, if not more, sexual attention than her own, very fitting, best seller 'Skin' (points to those who understood the lyrics reference in the title).
As I flick through my countless fashion magazines; for me there is nothing sexier than a plunged neckline, backless ensemble or a sneaky slither of side boob. However this is purely because I'm all about Subtle Sexy - and Rihanna's bear naked look at the CFDA Fashion Awards was far from it. Women don't pull out half buttoned, oversized, white shirts paired with stiletto Louboutons and a trusty red lip for nothing - they do it to create an illusion, to demonstrate power and perhaps remind him what he's been missing. Now that every man and his dog knows what Rihanna has got going on under her lace undergarments (as seen in previous outfits) a touch of mystery has been lost.
Like Beyonce says I'm all for independent women buying the shoes on their feet whilst waving a house key around holla-ing 'I bought it'. However to the critics dropping headlines proclaiming this is one of the most feminist statements the pop world has made to date - I say get a grip. I don't see male music artists walking around with diamonte encrusted mankini's proclaiming it's a testament to their manhood. What's next? Female pop stars fronting 'vajazzled' - because we've ran out of other feminists statements to make.
At the end of the day Rihanna made an outfit choice, and although I think it was particularly more suited to the bedroom rather than the red carpet I don't think she should be stripped of her Fashion Icon Award over it. In fact, at the beginning of this week I entered a discussion with local fashion store Goldilocks Boutique and a top trending comment was that this sort of dress code, by stars, is becoming increasingly impressionable upon younger members of society. In light of this, others found it amusing and almost ironic that she would accept this iconic award in a dress that was so controversial - but I guess that's what fashion is all about.
Perhaps a nude lining wouldn't have gone astray but it certainly wouldn't have racked up as much attention as this very memorable number has...
Who else is interested to see Rihanna's next red carpet look? I know I am.
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