Rihanna has never been one to play it safe when it comes to fashion, and her latest Elle shoot proves she can still command attention with the most unexpected styling choices. The singer and beauty mogul stars in the magazine’s September 2026 issue, marking another major moment in her longstanding relationship with Dior as she steps into her latest role as the face of Dior J’adore Intense.
Rihanna goes fully topless in only a custom Dior shawl for Elle
Photographed by Inez & Vinoodh and styled by Jahleel Weaver, Rihanna embraced a series of dramatic looks for the accompanying editorial of Elle. But one particularly daring shot stripped things back almost entirely.
Rihanna posed topless wearing nothing but a custom Dior shawl, strategically wrapping the dramatic piece around her body. The fiery red design featured a plush, heavily textured finish, with the oversized shawl covering her chest while leaving her shoulders and legs completely bare.
Seated on a stool, Rihanna spread the voluminous piece across her lap, with its extra-long train spilling onto the floor in front of her. She went barefoot for the shot, allowing the bold Dior creation to remain the sole focus. Her tousled, wet-look black hair and minimal accessories further added to the raw feel of the image.
The rest of the editorial continued the Dior-heavy fashion story. In one black-and-white photograph, Rihanna modeled a Dior dress layered over lace-trimmed pants and finished the look with vintage platform heels and high jewelry from the French fashion house. Another image showed her reclining in a custom Dior dress paired with a feathered skirt and scarf, once again wearing towering vintage shoes from the brand.
The striking shoot arrives as Rihanna continues her history with Dior, a relationship that dates back more than a decade. Now, with her new J’adore Intense campaign, she is adding another milestone to the partnership.
Originally reported by Viha Shah on theFashionSpot.
