Bad Gal RiRi Reaches 30: Revisit The Icon’s Style Journey

The Bad Gal turns #DirtyThirty: Let’s revisit the highs and lows of this style icon.

Before there was a bad gal RiRi, there was just a girl with a voice, a dream and a closet full of cropped tees. Since the 15 years when she was discovered, she’s always had a talent for making any piece of fabric look good.

From nearly-naked to oversized everything, Rihanna has effortlessly managed to develop a noticeable fashion sense that even the most fearless fashionistas admire. With numerous Vogue covers and editorial spreads, it is clear to see that Rihanna’s style just isn’t about sex.

Like a piece of art, she does what she wants to do and makes you feel something. Yes, it’s that simple.

In honor of her birthday, let us take a look below to see how Rihanna transformed herself from the Barbadian beauty next door to an international style and glamour icon: