Whether it’s the epic 55-pound yellow cape by couturier Guo Pei that she imported from Beijing for last month’s Met gala, or the cheeky gown emblazoned head-to-toe with the words “You will never own me” that she donned for a recent night out at Escuelita in Midtown, Rihanna is admired for her instinctive ability to make every single look her own.
“She leaves an element of mystery in her choices,” raves André Leon Talley, creative director for fashion at will.i.am+ and a contributing editor to Vogue, which showcased the singer on the cover of this year’s special Met Ball issue. “She reinvented the red carpet . . . with that coat.”
Rihanna’s style doesn’t just influence how her fans dress — she also inspires designers like Jeremy Scott and Zac Posen.
“She can take something completely theatrical and make it very casual, like ‘I’m just running errands!’ ” Scott — who’s known for dressing Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Madonna — tells The Post. “Unlike any of the other girls I work with, she has a nonchalance that is uniquely her own.”
