When it’s rainin’, you could always stand under Rihanna’s “Umbrella.” But thanks to a deal with fashion designer Dior, the Barbados-born R&B star hopes to throw you some shade when the sun is shining.
On Tuesday fashion website WWD reported that “[t]he singer has created a range of futuristic sunglasses in collaboration with Dior as part of her brand ambassadorship. The name of the collection is simply ’Rihanna.’”
If you’re reading this and think you’re just four or five seconds from buyin’, be prepared for a hit to your wallet.
“There is one frame available in six variations — the silver, pink, blue, green and red styles will retail for $840, while a deluxe 24-karat gold-plated version will sell for $1,950,” WWD noted.
• Ken Shepherd can be reached at kshepherd@washingtontimes.com.
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