Rihannais so much more than just a pop star.
That’s a pretty impressive feat.
You know it’s real whenVoguedubs you the “queen of style.”
Elle U.K.compiled more than 100 photos of some of her most awe-inspiring looks over the years.
There’s no question that her wardrobe is unrivaled.
However, one look rises above the others as her most memorable of all time.
Talk about shining bright like a diamond and more than earning her award of the evening.
Keep scrolling to learn more about why this outfit stands above the rest.
Adam Selman shared the details in an exclusive interview withElleat the time, and the specifics are jaw-dropping.
“We started on Memorial Day,” Selman said.
“It took so much longer than expected.
We had people crystaling ‘round the clock until 3pm the day of the event.”
Selman also opened up about Rihanna’s input into the design.
“She was very exact with what she wanted.
She always is,” he explained.
“We dyed the mesh to be her exact skin tone.
He further gushed about her involvement and spot-on insights.
“Her instincts on these decisions are always spot on.”
Unsurprisingly, the iconic gown made history.
TheNew York Postwrote that it “launched a style movement.”
Khloe Kardashian wore a similar outfit the following year, perCosmopolitan.
Rihanna, meanwhile, moved on and continued creating iconic fashion moments every time she stepped out.
More specifically, it is all about the decision to wear a nude thong underneath the see-through dress.
“I just liked it better without the lines underneath,” she explained.
“Could you imagine the CFDA dress with a bra?
I would slice my throat.
I already wanted to, for wearing a thong that wasn’t bedazzled.
That’s the only regret I have in my life.”
The reporter was surprised and followed up for clarification.
Was she really upset about the decision to wear a thong under the dress?
“To the CFDA Awards.
Selman had similar regrets.
“Next time.”
