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Dior and Rihanna Collaborate on Sunglasses Collection

While the search for the new creative director continues for Dior, Rihanna takes over and releases her sunglasses collection. As brand ambassador, Rihanna created a futuristic pair of shades in various colors. The sunglasses will be sold exclusively at Dior stores staring June and will retail for $840, while a deluxe 24-karat gold-plated version will sell for $1,950.

The sunglasses are Rihanna's first design project with Dior. Singer collaborated with Dior a year ago, photographed by Steven Klein for "Secret Garden IV" , a short campaign film shot inside Versailles.

“We are very pleased to partner for the second time with Rihanna,” said Dior chief executive officer Sidney Toledano. “She is an artist, an entertainer, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and a style icon for today’s generation.”