Pop singer and owner of Fenty Cosmetics, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, announced on Friday her plans to launch her own luxury fashion brand this spring.
The launch is possible thanks to a collaboration with France-based luxury goods conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy Group (LVMH), owned by Bernard Arnault, who has confirmed the plans. He also stressed that his corporation has build up a team that will provide support to Rihanna's ambitious fashion project.
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Commenting on the collaboration with LVMH, the signer said that "Mr Arnault has given me a unique opportunity to develop a fashion house in the luxury sector, with no artistic limits."
big day for the culture.
— Rihanna (@rihanna) 10 мая 2019 г.
thank you Mr.Arnault for believing in this little girl from the left side of an island, and for giving me the opportunity to grow with you at @LVMH https://t.co/6ToY8MkDQB pic.twitter.com/Q9eF35576T
Rihanna's fans couldn't remain indifferent to the big news and immediately turned to Twitter to express their sentiment and thoughts about the new brand.
Te quiero!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💙💙💙😭🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/SlWl92py09
— Andrew (@Amg_montoya) 10 мая 2019 г.
Some noted that instead of being focused on music, the singer was "building a luxury empire."
Rihanna is that BISH. She is building a straight up empire solo. This is why I’ve been a fan since the very beginning. pic.twitter.com/9VGtLDX4ae
— Casey ⚖️ 👩🏾 📺 (@venusnv80plus) 10 мая 2019 г.
You… *clears throat* YOU PEASANTS KEEP ASKING FOR NEW MUSIC FROM RIHANNA AND SHE'S OUT HERE LITERALLY BUILDING A FUCKING LUXURY EMPIRE!! WHAT EVER YOU GET FROM HER IS JUST SO YALL STFU pic.twitter.com/PIocF9HFUn
— Mixxy Elliott (@IamSeanAnthony) 10 мая 2019 г.
Remember when @rihanna made music? Lol I love you bad gal!!!
— Queen Quel (@Quel1903) 10 мая 2019 г.
Rihanna making history she ain’t got time for music right now 🙌🏽
— West Philly LEGEND♋️ (@YBeDave) 10 мая 2019 г.