@pumaFashion / What Went DownRihanna closed her new NYFW show on a motorbikeThe singer’s fourth Fenty x Puma collection – that saw the label return to New York – was a trip to the beach via the racecourseShareLink copied ✔️September 11, 2017FashionWhat Went DownTextDominic CadoganPhotographyLillie EigerFenty x Puma SS18 Fenty x Puma by Rihanna is now in its fourth season and after debuting in New York for AW16, the resident bad gal returned to the city for SS18. Held in the Park Avenue Armoury, the space was transformed into an alienesque motocross course with mounds of pink sand dotted around the venue. Rih’s fourth collection was a mash-up of motor racing and surf wear, which meant one thing – Lycra is back. Here’s everything you need to know from the show. THE SET Before the show itself started, a gang of motorcyclists performed death-defying stunts over the pink sand dunes. Flips and tricks aside, sadly the bikers were not dressed in the new Fenty x Puma by Rihanna collection but proper protective gear. Probably for the best… THE GUESTS While the front row at the SS18 show featured the usual fashion crowd and a few famous faces like Cardi B and Migos rapper Offset, there was one unexpected attendee in the form of Whoopi Goldberg. A fan of fashion – remember the Vetements hoodie she wore on The View? – she was dressed in an ‘F’ emblazoned sweater from the AW17 collection. Backstage after the show, the actress referred to her as a young icon. We couldn’t agree more. THE BEAUTY After all the hype that has been building up for months, there is no way that you could have possibly missed the launch of Fenty Beauty, last week. Reportedly selling out of all of its dark shades already the models in the show unsurprisingly also wore products from the line. If in doubt, follow the advice on its Instagram account – never too much gold. THE COLLECTION From the set alone, it was clear that for SS18 RiRi was thinking about the beach and bikes. The collection itself was a mashup of nylon windbreakers, tight scuba-esque gear and lycra and leather racing gear. One model even walked with a towel on his head. Remember, protection from the sun is important. Backstage at Fenty x Puma SS18Photography Lillie Eiger AND…. RIHANNA RIDING A MOTORCYCLE For the finale, the Rihanna reminded everyone just how much of a bad gal she is by riding around the space on a motorcycle in a lime green outfit from the collection paired with over the knee leather boots. Unfortunately, Rih was only a passenger on the bike but no doubt she instructed the driver as she put it in her 2007 banger: “shut up and drive.” Backstage at Fenty x Puma SS18Photography Lillie EigerEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREIn pictures: David Luraschi captures model of the moment, Serkan Deniz FILAFrom track to concrete: Fila reimagines sportswear in the city for AW26 GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we Behind the scenes at Zomer and La Watchparty’s AW26 runwayLove machine: When robot HMND Alpha met model Angelina KendallSaint Laurent AW26 paid tribute to the iconic Le Smoking jacketDior AW26: Jonathan Anderson invites us to his (lily) pad Hodakova AW26 wants us to take a long, hard look in the mirrorPerfection and chaos collided at Vaquera’s AW26 showAre you ready for the return of the ‘everyday tiara’?Meryll Rogge takes Marni: ‘I need to make sure I don’t fuck it up’ Bottega VenetaLouise Trotter finds sensuality in structure for Bottega Veneta AW26Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy