One small step forRihanna, one giant step for womankind.
The singer turned fashion and beauty mogul just landed a major deal withLVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the French luxury goods conglomerate. According to a statement from the high-end fashion group released this morning, the 31-year-old’s successful Fenty line is the latest to join their powerhouse lineup of brands which include Céline, Dior, Givenchy and Fendi among many more. This breakthrough moment solidifiesRihanna’s spot in fashion history as she’s now the “first woman to create an original brand at LVMH and the first woman of color at the top of an LVMH maison,” according toThe New York Times.
“Designing a line like this with LVMH is an incredibly special moment for us,” Rihanna said in the statement. “Mr. Arnault has given me a unique opportunity to develop a fashion house in the luxury sector, with no artistic limits. I couldn’t imagine a better partner both creatively and business-wise, and I’m ready for the world to see what we have built together.”
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Fenty Maison — which marks the first new house created under LVMH since Christian Lacroix in 1987 — is set to be a Paris-based collection of ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories. According to LVMH, the first launch from the brand, (whose logo features a “graphic representation of Fenty that resembles a Greek key design,” according toThe New York Times) is coming soon.
Rihanna reflected on this major career achievement in a touching Tweet posted this morning, writing, “big day for the culture. thank you Mr. Arnault for believing in this little girl from the left side of an island, and for giving me the opportunity to grow with you at @LVMH.”
According toWWDsources, this team of experts have been at work since January. The outlet also hinted that the Fenty Maison launch might coincide with herninth (and long-awaited) studio album.Whether or not the rumors are true, our girl RihRih is staying busy and making history.
source: people.com
