Rihanna Gives the Durag a Major Fashion Twist

Earlier this week, Rihanna made history as the first woman to wear a durag on the cover of British Vogue. (Hers was a custom style in black by the milliner Stephen Jones.) Traditionally worn by African-American men as a protective hair wrap—it accelerates the development of waves and braids, among other styles—durags have long been part of the singer’s repertoire, appearing on the runway of her debut Puma x Fenty show in New York back in 2016. Brands such as Gypsy Sport have also helped to bring the look to a high fashion audience, making space for the emergence of luxury durag lines like Dü.

This weekend, just a few days after her Vogue cover was revealed, Rihanna took the durag to an even more major level, this time for a new set of campaign images for her Fenty fashion line. To promote the new assortment of faux leather Fenty pieces, Rihanna posed wearing a scene-stealing bright red durag. To amplify the styling, she matched her lip color to the colorful headpiece, which was tied at the front, allowing a few strands of her braids to peek through. It made for a nice counterpoint to the new oversized faux leather shirts, designed in a light cream colorway. “Yes it’s as soft as everyone says,” said Rihanna of the newly-dropped shirt in the caption. Never one to skimp on accessories, the singer finished off her outfit with tons of the singer finished off the double tap-worthy fit with loads of statement jewelry—including a hefty chain choker—and sleek black sunglasses. Because it wouldn't be a Rihanna upload without a full-on look.

Originally Appeared on Vogue