Dior Just Signed Its First-Ever Black Ambassador

Rihanna just made fashion history (again): The pop star has inked a deal to become a Dior Girl, making her the first black woman ever to do so. She follows in the footsteps of a number of other celebrities who are Dior Girls, most recently Jennifer Lawrence, Marion Cotillard, and Natalie Portman. 

WWD confirms that Rihanna will star in Dior's upcoming "Secret Garden" film and print campaign, both of which were shot this week at Versailles by Steven Klein. 

While it's a bit shocking that it took until 2015 for a major fashion house like Dior to cast a black woman as a star in one of their campaigns, we're happy that they're now taking a more progressive approach. And we can't wait to see the filmRihanna never ceases to amaze.

What do you think of this major news from the Dior camp? Sound off in the comments below!

Meghan Blalock
Managing Editor

Hailing from the heart of the South and cutting her teeth on the mean streets of New York, Meghan has six years of experience covering fashion, style, celebrities, culture, and human behavior. A longtime devotee of rap music, tacos, and generally perfect weather, she is excited to put down roots in Los Angeles. Her top three style staples are a good pair of cutoff shorts, virtually any kind of colorful digi-print, and a solid set of shades.