Beiruting News

Rihanna has described her role as the first black campaign star for French fashion label Dior as a 'big deal' for her culture.

In an interview with MTV News, the 27-year-old touched on the importance of her casting in the campaign, describing her new role role as 'fantastic' and 'meaningful'.

'It feels fantastic,' she explained. 'It is such a big deal for me, for my culture, for a lot of young girls of any color.

'I think, to be acknowledged by Dior is just, it means a lot as a woman to feel beautiful, and elegant, and timeless.'