He watches: Rihanna’s evolution
Rihanna is stepping down as CEO of Savage x Fenty and welcoming a new CEO.
In a statement to Vogue Business On Friday, the “Diamonds” singer said former Anthropologie Group CEO Hillary Super will lead the lingerie brand, with the changeover to be made on June 26.
Rihanna will remain in a leadership role as CEO, according to Vogue Business.
More than that: Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty show was an extravaganza full of inclusivity and diversity
“I am so grateful and excited to welcome Hillary Soper as our new CEO,” said the singer. “She is a strong leader and focused on taking the business to the next level.”
Rihanna, who is also the CEO of Fenty Beauty, founded Savage X Fenty in 2018. The brand made its modeling debut that same year during New York Fashion Week. The following year, he had another fashion show during New York Fashion Week and was featured in an Amazon documentary, Savage X Fenty Show Vol.1. Rihanna performed during the show, as well as Big Sean, Migos, Halsey, and more.
The brand is known for its inclusivity, featuring models of all sizes, and diverse backgrounds.
“It’s a celebration of womanhood,” Rihanna said in 2018. Vogue magazine Interview, she talked about that year’s runway show. “I think it’s a shame for women to feel insecure or self-conscious about their own body shape. Society has taught them that only one thing works.”
In 2021, Savage X Fenty is worth $1 billion, according to Forbes.
“It’s lovely to see the impact our vision of Savage X Fenty has had on the industry on such an incredible scale over the past five years,” Rihanna said in her statement to Vogue Business on Friday. “This is just the beginning for us, and we will continue to expand in ways that always connect with the consumer.”
More: Rihanna presents Savage X Fenty show featuring Lizzo, Paris Hilton, Bella Hadid, and more
Super, who said she was “thrilled to join the Savage X Fenty family,” spoke about the brand’s impact on the fashion industry in a statement he also shared. Vogue Business Friday.
“The brand is a major force in the lingerie and apparel industry, and its unwavering commitment to celebrating inclusivity and courage is inspiring,” she said.
