# Serpentine Songstress Covers This Rihanna GQ 25th Anniversary Cover Channels Medusa By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-10-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rihanna-gq References: [style.mtv](http://style.mtv.com/2013/10/25/rihanna-cover-british-gq-032c/) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/p/f60wedhM3f/) This Rihanna GQ Magazine cover features the popstar clad in almost nothing but snakes. In the image, Rihanna wears a regal snake of crowns that is reminiscent of Medusa and adds even more reptilian elements like creepy contacts that give her tall, thin pupils. The striking image is used for GQ’s special 25th anniversary edition and it is certainly an attention-grabbing one. Rihanna shared even more images from the shoot on her [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2) account, revealing images of the same nature — wearing very little but snakes. In one of the full body images, she wears an undergarment which has a [scale-like pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1) and a heel which has a bit of a wave to it, which looks just like a snake’s tail. This would be a terrifying photoshoot for some, so Rihanna seriously deserves some credit for selling the [snake theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-11-low) so well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reptilian Fashion:** Exploring fashion that incorporates snake-inspired designs and reptilian elements. - **Provocative Covers:** Using attention-grabbing and daring covers to create buzz and generate interest in publications. - **Celebrity Endorsements:** Leveraging popular celebrities to promote brands and publications through visually striking imagery. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to experiment with reptile-inspired designs and create unique products. - **Media and Publishing:** Incorporating provocative and visually captivating covers to attract readers and boost sales. - **Entertainment and Celebrity:** Working with celebrity influencers to create attention-grabbing content and increase brand visibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Slithering Serpent Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorien-stern-snakes-rugs.md) - [Scale Texture Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake.md) - [Lustrous Snake-Inspired Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huang-yu-xing.md) - [Music Magazine Cover NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone.md) - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Film-Centric Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smurfs-collection.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [LNY-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwoods-lunar-new-year.md)