Rihanna inspired by "baddest badass" Kate Moss

Rihanna says Kate Moss inspired her to design a clothes range.

The singer’s interest in fashion has led her to launch her own collection. Rihanna is a huge fan of British supermodel Kate’s designs for high street chain Topshop and is keen to create a line which is just as successful.

“I’ve started work on the collection, we are getting it together. It is in the beginning stages. Fashion is something I have always loved,” Rihanna told Grazia magazine.

“I love Kate Moss. She’s just hands-down one of the baddest badasses in the land. Nobody can take her down. I really admire Kate because every photo shoot she does is different. Every time you see her there is a different energy that she puts out in whatever outfit she is wearing. I think she is amazing.”

Rihanna is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to design clothes because it gives her an avenue to express herself away from her music career.

She explained: “I am a very creative person, so it is another way for me to get my creativity out.”

The 21-year-old beauty has been taking advice from Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini after being unveiled as the face of the Italian fashion house’s accessories last year. Rihanna is hoping to work with a range of fashion experts for the new line. “I love designing. Frida has been helping me develop as a designer.

“I will probably work with some cool designers who I think have a similar sense of style and design to me.”