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Even if you look at no other celebrity photo online this week, please make sure you find the time to take in the image that surfaced yesterday of Rihanna in Prague wearing a fur stole, shades on, carrying a glass of wine on the sidewalk. If you need further explanation as to why examining this shot is worth your time, allow me to reiterate: Rihanna. Wearing fur in late July. Embracing the Czech Republic’s lack of enforced open container laws. It is everything that makes her simply one of the best famous people we have today; she looks completely badass and untouchably cool, but, thanks to her trusty glass of white, you know she’s still having a damn good time and enjoying the gifts that global superstardom has bestowed upon her.
The undisputable fact that does a lot of the heavy lifting here is that RiRi could step outside in a pair of Old Navy dungarees, shutter shades, and Crocs and still look better than anyone else on God’s green earth. Women everywhere can copy her style exactly, tattoos and all, and still not embody even a fraction of the cool that she inherently possesses. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t try to emulate her style perfection. And it also doesn’t mean that guys don’t have something to learn from Rihanna’s unrivaled fashion sense, either. Here, some tips that men can glean from the Barbadian goddess’ instantly classic look.
Sunglasses Are a Must
There’s a reason style gawds from Gucci Mane to Anna Wintour are rarely seen without their signature shades: You can only be so cool if any plebe on the street is free to make eye contact. That Rihanna’s sunglasses are Dior is a flex. That they’re her own damn collaboration with Dior is a joyful middle finger to haters on all seven continents. Don’t leave home without a pair of your own; even some from the spinner rack at your local mini-mart would be better than nothing.
Don't Mind the Weather
Well-dressed people, including Rihanna's fellow pop star Miguel, know that the weather is of no concern when it comes to looking good. Forget that it was 82 degrees in Prague yesterday: When the look calls for a fur stole, you best be wrapping yourself in a fur stole. Never let the elements get the best of you.
You Can’t Go Wrong Wearing All White
Like Diddy, Kanye, and the Ghostbusters, Rihanna appreciates the value of monochromatic dressing. And fortuitously, summer is the best time to break out the all-white look to show everyone that you came to win.
Let ‘Em Know with a Logo
Fashion insiders would know that Rihanna’s fur is Balenciaga even if it weren’t printed in giant letters across the front. But, despite what they may tell you—or try to prove by rattling off their Instagram numbers—fashion insiders are only a small fraction of the world. If you’re spending all of your hard earned monies on some high-end fashion, don’t be afraid to be gauche. Besides, buying a piece with a logo front and center is a lot more tolerable than taking the time to tell people, “It’s Balenciaga."
Booze is the Most Underrated Accessory
The only thing cooler than dressing as well as Rihanna? Acting like it’s NBD, and you’re just going about your day, chilling with an adult beverage. Not since Prohibition has getting your buzz on been so culturally significant.