Rihanna Explains Strict Dress Code At Beginning Of Career (PHOTOS)
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And so it begins.
None other than Rihanna covers Glamour's September "Friend" issue. Inside, the 23-year-old songstress talks Chris Brown, her self-reinvention and relationships with Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, while posing in names like Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs YSL and Vionnet.
Some snippets from the interview...
On hating drama...and perfection:"I hate drama. But at the same time, nothing bothers me more than when life's perfect. And that's the sick part. I just love a challenge, whether it's a relationship, my career, clothing..."
On her attention-getting sense of style:
"Getting dressed, I want to pick the most bizarre pair of shorts so I can figure out how to make it look right, or work an outfit that will make people go, "What the hell is she wearing?"
On being a role model for young girls:
"In the beginning of my career, it was really strict for me. I couldn't wear pink or red lipstick; it was just bizarre. We had a young fan base, and they were trying to keep me fresh. But I just really wanted to be myself. I wanted to be sassy, the attitude, all these things that I am."
Take a look at a few photos below and head over to Glamour.com for the rest. Also, check out a Facebook video here. The issue hits stands August 9.
All photographs by Ellen von Unwerth, courtesy of Glamour.
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The Huffington Post Hilary Moss First Posted: 07/27/11 12:35 PM ET Updated: 09/26/11 06:12 AM ET