Rihanna Unveils New Fashion Line With River Island: A Fresh Take or Missed Mark?

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Rihanna recently entered the realm of celebrity-turned-designers by launching her new clothing line, created in collaboration with River Island.

The collection had been much anticipated, but after seeing the show, critics are on the fence about it.

Models walk the runway at the Rihanna for River Island show during London Fashion WeekModels walk the runway at the Rihanna for River Island show during London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013/14 at The Old Sorting Office on February 16, 2013, in London, England (Credit: Lia Toby / Will Alexander / WENN)

There was no better place to debut the fresh collaboration than at London Fashion Week.

Cropped tops and sexy silhouettes were major elements of the collectionCropped tops and sexy silhouettes were major elements of the collection (Credit: Lia Toby / Will Alexander / WENN)

The crowd got a look at the sexy/chic clothing, featuring a lot of crop tops, bra tops, hot pants, and jumpsuits that were all reminiscent of RiRi’s style.

Models showcasing tie-dye prints on casual street-chic Rihanna for River Island clothingModels showcasing tie-dye prints on casual street-chic Rihanna for River Island clothing (Credit: Lia Toby / Will Alexander / WENN)

Rihanna also did a little self-promotion, wearing a skintight black number from the line.

The little black dress showed off her incredibly sexy figure and long, toned legs. After the fashion show, she was off to party at The Box Club in Soho and wore a leather moto jacket to cover up a little.

Rihanna looking sizzling hot in a little black dress from her new clothing lineRihanna looks sizzling hot in a little black dress from her new clothing line (Credit: Lia Toby / Will Alexander / WENN)

The collection will not be released publicly until March 5th and will only be available in selected River Island stores and selected online retail shops. What do you think of Rihanna’s new line? Did it live up to the hype, or is it very elementary?