Hard Copy: Rihanna in Elie Saab

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Casey Kettleson

By Casey Kettleson in Fashion Features
on February 01, 2010

Rihanna wore Elie Saab Fall 2009 Couture during the 2010 Grammy Awards and took inspiration from the runway in more ways than one...

Hard Copy: Rihanna in Elie Saab

It's no wonder that Rihanna (who won the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with Jay-Z and Kanye West for Run this Town) chose a dress from Elie Saab's Fall 2009 Couture Collection, what with its seriously sculptural silhouette and extraordinarily embellished bodice, but it was unlike the pop princess to copy a runway look in its entirety.

From her noticeable roots to frosty make-up, Rihanna not only borrowed the gown, but the whole look, which is something many (including Carine Roitfeld) consider a major no-no. And although this may be a fashion faux pas, we're not sure how else the gown should have been worn on the red carpet.

What do you think: Was her look white hot or styledoff? Should Ri-ri have rocked the look any differently?

2 Comments

  • Emily Kropp

    Emily Kropp • over 2 years ago
    I think she looked unreal, as in superfly, SO good. She makes any outfit her own, and she rocks that ish. love the whole look!

  • Casey Kettleson

    Casey Kettleson • over 2 years ago
    Me too. She's just a cool girl. Love Mariel Haenn (her stylist) too – now that girl is fly...