Let's face it. Rihanna isn't excatly shy when it comes to showing off her figure (how many skimpy swimsuits have we seen via twitter so far this year?), but the singer has gone one step further and shot one of her most daring photoshoots yet for Esquire's July issue.
The topless photos were taken in a Dalston studio back in February, when RiRi was going through her blonde phase. Dressed in just a pair of jeans and a badge-embellished hat, the Rihanna-exposed shots show the star as we've never seen her before.
So is it refreshing to see her show off her natural beauty or is it about time the singer covered up? Let us know how you rate her naked model moment and see more from the star in her style evolution below.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Def Jam Records Showcase, 2005 Rihanna's debut album, Music of the Sun, reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart when it was released in 2005. Fashion-wise, she dressed the part of a 15-year-old in funky trainers, splattered denim and a colourful crop top.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
MTV Music Video Awards, 2005, Florida RiRi's casual awards style look featured a belly-baring top, embellished crop vest and white jeans. In case you missed her exposed abs, she even added a belly chain.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
19th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, 2006, CA "S.O.S. please, someone help me!" Rihanna's hit song lyrics capture our feelings with regard to the singer's leggings and print top.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
3rd Annual Fashion Rocks, 2006, New York Rihanna opts for slinky silver metallic as she attends Fashion Rocks in New York. Not a hit, but definitely a red carpet improvement.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Billboard Music Awards, 2006, Las Vegas Rihanna turned heads in this flirty white Marilyn-inspired cocktail dress as she picked up the award for Female Artist of the Year.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Costume Institute Gala, 2007, New York RiRi shows off a subversive sensibility with her mesh gloves and asymmetrical 'do.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
MTV Video Music Awards, 2007, Las Vegas Rihanna hasn't quite hit her style stride in this cleavage-boosting neon pink gown.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy party, 2008, L.A. Rihanna covers up in an unflattering multicoloured printed dress.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
50th Annual Grammy Awards, 2008, L.A. RiRi rocked this royal blue Zac Posen prom dress to the Grammys in 2008.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
NBC's Today Show Concert Series, 2008, New York Rihanna shows off a glimpse of what will become her signature - feminine style with a masculine touch - in this flirty frock and cap as she performs in New York.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, 2008, CA Bustier meets baggy trousers on the red carpet.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
BET Awards, 2008, L.A. RiRi turned heads in this electric yellow Giambattista Valli dress.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
American Music Awards, 2008, L.A. The good girl goes bad in studded and fringed rocker leather as she collects her trophies at the AMAs in 2008.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Jingle Bell Ball, 2008, London Rihanna keeps it simple in a black jumpsuit and heels - but adds an eye-catching accessory - to ring in the New Year.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Costume Institute Gala, 2009, New York For her first public appearance post-Chris Brown assault, Rihanna went fierce and fabulous in this exaggerated shoulder tux by Dolce & Gabbana. It was definitely one of her more controversial looks, but we have to applaud the singer for making such a strong fashion statement.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Christian Dior catwalk show, 2009, Paris RiRi proves that black is anything but boring as she hits the Paris Fashion Week front row, debuting a new hair hue.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
American Music Awards, 2009, L.A. The singer stunned in this laser-cut Marchesa frock at the AMAs in 2009. Talk about drama on the red carpet!
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Glamour Women of the Year ceremony, 2009, New York The star was honoured for her philanthropic work at Glamour's Women of the Year ceremony in 2009 and chose this fishtail Stephane Rolland Couture gown.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala, 2010, L.A. When Viktor & Rolf showed their crazy chainsaw-hacked dresses on the catwalk, we wondered who would be able to pull off their beautiful but overwhelming pieces. Rihanna does a fantastic job of ensuring she wears the dress - and the dress doesn't wear her.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
52nd Annual Grammy Awards, 2010, L.A. RiRi paired her blonde quiff with an Elie Saab feather-bedecked, high-necked couture gown at the Grammys in 2010.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
ECHO Awards, 2010, Berlin We're not sure this caped crusader look, with plunging neckline and exaggerated shoulders, is quite as superheroic as RiRi can be on the red carpet.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards, 2010, L.A. Rihanna went feminine and flirty in Christian Dior. She even made socks with stilettos look cute. Sort of.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
MTV Europe Music Awards, 2010, Madrid The singer looked sophisticated in this ruffled Marchesa gown and fire engine red hair.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
American Music Awards, 2010, LA Rihanna wowed in a red lace gown by Elie Saab.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
53rd Annual Grammy Awards, 2011, L.A. The singer tried one of her most risque looks to date in this sheer Jean-Paul Gaultier Couture dress.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
BRIT Awards, 2011, London The singer brought some colour to the red carpet in this strapless Christian Dior Haute Couture ballgown.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Costume Institute Gala, 2011, New York Another red carpet event, another chance to go dramatic in a sheer dress. For the McQueen Savage Beauty opening, RiRi opted for sexy lace Stella McCartney.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Billboard Awards, 2011, Las Vegas Rihanna suited up in this sexy white tux from Max Azria.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
54th Annual Grammy Awards, 2012, L.A. Rihanna co-designed her striking black Giorgio Armani dress and she proves that she can pull off simple-sexy as well as crazy-dramatic.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Stella McCartney presentation, 2012, London Lately, RiRi's been working the high-slit slip dress on the red carpet - to great effect. This green version by Stella McCartney is stunning on the singer.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
BRIT Awards, 2012, London Rihanna vamped it up in sparkling Givenchy Couture at the BRIT Awards.
Style Evolution: Rihanna
Street style, 2012, London Even Rihanna can't pull off triple denim and Pretty Woman-inspired thigh-high boots (especially on the street in the middle of the day). Or can she?
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This comment has not yet been postedSCREAMING & MOANING yet when you see all those PEOPLE
being BUTCHERED in the wars you CREATED all over the world
not a WISHPER is uttered
to me those images are more OBSCENE than some one showing off
a BIT of their GOD GIVEN BODY
I am sure people like you .... if you could WOULD HAVE the
BABIES BORN WITH SUIT & TIES or DRESS
as they enter this PATHETIC WORLD
grow up
She actually looks better doing photo shoots, it makes up for her lack of singing talent.
But like I said, she is good looking and that is all you need these days.
I'd suggest she is another talentless 'celeb' looking for a spot in the limelight, she can't do that with her music, so she drops 'em. Classy love......real classy.