Rihanna electrifies on the latest cover of Garage Magazine

The ever-intoxicating R&B icon Rihanna is the star of Garage Magazine’s latest issue. Photographed by Deana Lawson and styled by Carlos Nazario, the cover image features Rihanna in Dolce & Gabbana briefs, a pair of Y/Project stilettos, a Tiffany necklace and a full-on rose bolero.

Rihanna’s fashion is famously unexpected, and this series of images shows off her versatility as she transforms this vintage-inspired shoot from classical to edgy. Stylist Carlos did his vintage shopping in London, collaborating with Rellik and One of a Kind to choose unique, one-off pieces that enhance Rihanna’s adaptable sense of style. The art direction hints at understated opulence seen through Deana’s photographic compositions which are a harmonious clash of luxury couture and cheap furnishings.

This is Deana’s first fashion shoot which successfully captures Rihanna’s garments while staying true to her candid style of portraiture. Her innate talent to flesh out colour through lighting brings an immediate presence to Rihanna’s image and the rose bolero. Additionally, the stark lighting evokes a sense of intimacy in Deana’s subjects, the glares create a feeling like there is nowhere to hide on her sets; revealing and bare.

Behold! Rihanna stars on the cover GARAGE Issue 15 #TheHumanFuture, photographed by artist #DeanaLawson. Tap our link in bio for the full story on garage.vice.com Styled by mr_carlos_nazario Hair by @yusefhairnyc Makeup by @lisaeldrigemakeup using @fentybeauty Nails by @jennynails_ Set Design by @davidjameswhite_ Production by @holmesprod Cover Type Design by @mckltype @zzdesign Vintage Top by @flowergirltv @oneofakind.archive Briefs by @dolcegabbana Shoes by @yproject_official Jewelry by @tiffanyandco Special Thanks to @ciarrap @sikkemajenkins and @starworksgroup</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garage_magazine/?utm_source=ig_embed" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> GARAGE Magazine</a> (garage_magazine) on Sep 4, 2018 at 8:25am PDT

Rihanna reigns on the cover of GARAGE Issue 15, photographed by artist #DeanaLawson. Tap our link in bio for the full story on garage.vice.com. Styled by mr_carlos_nazario Hair by @yusefhairnyc Makeup by @lisaeldrigemakeup using @fentybeauty Nails by @jennynails Set Design by @davidjameswhite_ Production by @holmesprod Vintage Top by @oneofakind.archive Briefs by @dolcegabbana Shoes by @yproject_official Jewelry by @tiffanyandco Special Thanks to @ciarrap @sikkemajenkins and @starworksgroup</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garage_magazine/?utm_source=ig_embed" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> GARAGE Magazine</a> (garage_magazine) on Sep 4, 2018 at 9:16am PDT

Rihanna is a queen, but under Deana Lawson's gaze even mere mortals take on an indisputable regality. In conversation with fellow artist #ArthurJafa, Deana Lawson reflects on how she came to photography and the process of taking pictures beyond the surface. Tap our link in bio to meet the celebrated artist behind this photograph. Styled by mr_carlos_nazario Hair by @yusefhairnyc Makeup by @lisaeldrigemakeup using @fentybeauty Nails by @jennynails Set Design by @davidjameswhite_ Production by @holmesprod Cape bodysuit and shoes by @yproject_official Special Thanks to @ciarrap @sikkemajenkins @starworksgroup</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garage_magazine/?utm_source=ig_embed" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> GARAGE Magazine</a> (garage_magazine) on Sep 4, 2018 at 11:13am PDT

badgalriri for @garage_magazine Issue 15, photographed by #DeanaLawson #TheHumanFuture Styled by @mr_carlos_nazario Hair by @yusefhairnyc Makeup by @lisaeldrigemakeup using @fentybeauty Nails by @jennynails Set Design by @davidjameswhite_ Production by @holmesprod Jumpsuit by @maisonvalentino couture Jewelry by @tiffanyandco Special Thanks to @ciarrap @sikkemajenkins and @starworksgroup</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garage_magazine/?utm_source=ig_embed" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> GARAGE Magazine</a> (garage_magazine) on Sep 4, 2018 at 11:19am PDT

Deana Lawson in conversation with Arthur Jafa: "Someone said that I’m ruthless when it comes to what I want. Maybe that’s part of it: I have an image in mind that I have to make. It burns so deeply that I have to make it, and I don’t care what people are going to think." Tap our link in bio for the rest of her conversation with #ArthurJafa on garage.vice.com. Styled by mr_carlos_nazario Hair by @yusefhairnyc Makeup by @lisaeldrigemakeup using @fentybeauty Nails by @jennynails Set Design by @davidjameswhite_ Production by @holmesprod Dress by @alexandermcqueen Jewelry by @tiffanyandco Special Thanks to @ciarrap @sikkemajenkins and @starworksgroup</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garage_magazine/?utm_source=ig_embed" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> GARAGE Magazine</a> (garage_magazine) on Sep 4, 2018 at 11:30am PDT