As the recipient of MTV VMA Michael Jackson Vangaurd Award, Rihanna opened and closed the show, performing a total of four times, all of which were marked by very different costume looks, ranging from street-inspired dancehall to ballroom couture.
Her fashion team was led by Mel Ottenberg, who provided some idea of the effort that went into the organization with the Instagram hashtag #howispentmysummervacation. He shouted out costume designer Mindy Le Brock, who assisted in bringing together all the looks.
As far as choreography, that was handled by the very accomplished Paris Goebel and the futuristic set was designed by Willo Perron.
Here are all the fashion and label details thus far:
Look No. 1: Rihanna: Hood by Air custom jumpsuit, Comme des Garcon shoes and Cutler & Gross sunglasses; dancers: L.A. Roxx vinyl bodysuits, waist/thigh cinchers and chokers/cuffs plus Mindy LeBrock hoodies
Look No. 2: Rihanna: Adam Selman bolero top, Rosa Mosario fur bra and Moses Gauntlett Cheng custom durag, Alexander Vaulthier black, silk army pants, Manolo Blahnik pumps, Wolford fishnets, Raffaello and Co. necklaces and Chopard watch.
Look No. 3: Rihanna: L.A. Roxx and Vetements x Manolo Blahnik thigh-high boots; dancers: Phlemuns and L.A. Roxx vinyl thigh high boots
Look No. 4: Rihanna: Alexander Vauthier gown and Yeprem diamonds; orchestra: Mindy LeBrock
We will of course update as we uncover more details!
No. 2: “Rude Boy,” “What’s My Name” and “Work”
No. 3:“Bitch Better Have My Money,” “Needed Me” and “Pour It Up”
No. 4: “Stay,” “Diamonds” and “Love On The Brain”
