{"id":19821,"date":"2025-12-06T05:50:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T05:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=19821"},"modified":"2025-12-06T05:50:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T05:50:25","slug":"rihanna-seize-the-victorias-secret-runway-by-her-final-slashing-stride-even-12-lingerie-angels-fade-as-the-crowd-crowns-her-the-only-true-vedette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/?p=19821","title":{"rendered":"Rihanna Seize the Victoria\u2019s Secret Runway\u2014By Her Final \u201cSlashing\u201d Stride, Even 12 Lingerie Angels Fade as the Crowd Crowns Her the Only True Vedette."},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2012, when Rihanna took the stage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, she didn’t just provide musical accompaniment\u2014she seized complete control of the runway, transforming the event into her own personal stage. Her magnetic performance of the hit single “Diamonds” showcased such confident, deliberate, and “slashing” catwalk moves that she completely overshadowed the world-famous lingerie Angels. This led the audience and critics to declare that Rihanna herself was the true Vedette (the star performer) of the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rihanna Seized the Victoria\u2019s Secret Runway\u2014By Her Final \u201cSlashing\u201d Stride, Even 12 Lingerie Angels Fade as the Crowd Crowns Her the Only True Vedette<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is meticulously designed to feature the Angels, but Rihanna’s presence immediately changed the dynamic. The track was “Diamonds,” the lead single from her 2012 album Unapologetic<\/i>. The song\u2019s powerful, uplifting message provided the perfect backdrop for her display of self-assurance. Rihanna stepped out in a sophisticated, form-fitting black dress and sunglasses. This was a stark contrast to the elaborate wings and vibrant lingerie worn by the models. Her simple yet powerful aesthetic focused all attention squarely on her demeanor. Instead of staying fixed at a microphone stand, Rihanna utilized the runway. Her walk was characterized by an undeniable attitude\u2014confident struts, focused glares, and deliberate pauses\u2014which critics instantly recognized as a far more impactful catwalk presence than many of the professional models. She owned every inch of the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rihanna’s 2012 appearance is consistently ranked as one of the most memorable musical performances in the show’s history, not least because of her commanding stage presence. “Diamonds” was a global commercial juggernaut, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, further amplifying the visibility of the performance. The audience reaction, both live and subsequently online, confirmed the shift in focus. Clips of Rihanna’s powerful walk and singing were heavily circulated, with many commentators arguing that she out-modeled the models. She demonstrated an authentic, effortless swagger that outshone the carefully choreographed routines. The performance subtly foreshadowed Rihanna’s future role as a fashion and beauty mogul. Years later, her own inclusive lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, would emerge as a successful, body-positive competitor to Victoria’s Secret. This further underscored her mastery of the fashion runway and performance space. Rihanna’s performance of “Diamonds” at the 2012 show was a masterclass in stage command. Her undeniable star power and confident attitude allowed her to effortlessly dominate an event designed for others, proving that sometimes, the singer is the biggest attraction of all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In 2012, when Rihanna took the stage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, she didn’t just provide musical accompaniment\u2014she seized complete control of the runway, transforming the event into her own personal stage. Her magnetic performance of the hit single “Diamonds” showcased such confident, deliberate, and “slashing” catwalk moves that she completely overshadowed the world-famous…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=19821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19821\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=19821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=19821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cnews.topnewsource.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=19821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}