Rihanna has once again made Dior the centre of attention, this time for ELLE's September 2026 issue. Styled by her longtime fashion partner Jahleel Weaver and photographed by Inez & Vinoodh, the singer wears Dior from head to toe in a striking new fashion story.
The shoot arrives as Rihanna continues her close relationship with the French fashion house, while also serving as the face of Dior's new J'adore Intense fragrance. Her latest looks show why her partnership with Weaver remains one of the most watched in celebrity fashion.
Rihanna Makes Dior the Star of Her ELLE Shoot
Rihanna's latest ELLE story takes a clear approach: Dior is everywhere. From the clothes to the accessories, the shoot gives the fashion house a strong presence while allowing Rihanna's own style to remain at the centre.
The cover itself takes a bold route, with Rihanna wearing a Dior headpiece from Jonathan Anderson's Cruise 2027 collection. The feathered piece was created with hat designer Philip Treacy, while a Dior High Jewelry ring adds another small but striking detail to the look.
Inside the shoot, Rihanna changes into several Dior looks, including a pale blue satin gown and a black bustier dress with pearl details. A large marled-knit cape also appears in the story, giving the softer looks a heavier and more dramatic finish.
Jahleel Weaver Brings a Runway Feel to the Story
Weaver has worked with Rihanna for years, and the new ELLE shoot shows how well the pair understand each other. Rather than making the outfits feel like simple magazine clothes, the styling keeps the drama and movement of the Dior runway.
Images from the shoot also show Rihanna wearing pieces from Dior's Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection. The collection was designed by Jonathan Anderson and first shown at Paris Fashion Week in March, where he presented 65 looks at the Jardin des Tuileries.
Anderson's Fall 2026 collection was built around the idea of a Paris promenade, with clothes made to look lighter and easier to move in. Ruffles, soft skirts, knitwear, checks and reworked Dior shapes were key parts of the collection, giving Weaver plenty of pieces to work with for Rihanna's shoot.
Rihanna's Dior Relationship Keeps Growing
The ELLE shoot also adds another chapter to Rihanna's long history with Dior. She became the French fashion house's first Black ambassador in 2015, making her connection to the brand a major part of her fashion story.
That relationship has become even more visible under Anderson, who took over Dior's womenswear and presented his first collection for the house in 2025. Rihanna has already worn his Dior designs in public, including fresh runway pieces during Paris fashion moments earlier this year.
Her latest appearance is also tied to Dior's beauty business. Rihanna is the face of J'adore Intense, a new version of the famous fragrance that combines jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang with apricot, vanilla and honeyed notes.
Rihanna and Weaver Continue Their Fashion-Winning Streak
The new ELLE shoot is another example of why Weaver remains such an important part of Rihanna's fashion image. His work often mixes high fashion with pieces that feel unexpected, helping Rihanna turn even a classic designer look into something that feels personal.
Their recent work has also reached major fashion events, including the 2026 Met Gala, where Weaver styled Rihanna in a dramatic Maison Margiela look. The continued partnership has helped build a style identity that can move from couture and runway pieces to major magazine covers without losing its edge.
For the September issue, however, the focus is firmly on Dior. With Anderson's new designs, Weaver's styling and Rihanna's star power working together, the ELLE shoot turns a fashion campaign into another major Rihanna style moment.
