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Rihanna's Dior Bag Sparks Cow Feeding Controversy
27 Apr
Summary
- Rihanna fed a cow while carrying a luxury Dior bag.
- The bag, costing Rs 4.3 lakh, featured animal leather.
- Online reactions were divided over the perceived irony.

During a recent visit to India for the launch of her beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, pop star Rihanna found herself at the center of an online controversy. While attending an event at Mukesh Ambani's residence, Antilla, she was photographed feeding a cow.
The image gained significant attention due to the luxury Dior handbag Rihanna was carrying. Priced at Rs 4.3 lakh, the bag featured embellishments and a lining made from calfskin and lambskin, drawing immediate criticism.
Critics pointed to the perceived irony of the singer feeding a cow while adorned with an accessory made from animal leather. Online discourse became sharply divided, with many flagging the contradiction and others defending it as a common occurrence in the global luxury market.
The incident prompted wider conversations about symbolism, cultural gestures, and how such moments are perceived in the hyper-visible digital space. Rihanna also participated in various traditional Indian rituals during her visit.