The mag sings praises for her amazing fashion sense and more
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Woman of the Year - According to the magazine: "Rihanna, once a rising star of the R&B scene, is currently the undisputed best contender to the role of queen of pop."(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)
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All Hail to Rih-Rih! - The magazine said Rihanna has managed to cultivate her career despite the many tragedies affecting her private life:(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Winning! - Rihanna's charitable work has also been recognized— especially her involvement in campaigns for the fight against breast cancer as well as the fight against world famine.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for DCP)
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Team Rihanna! - Vogue Italia writes: "Independent, energetic, the jewel in the crown of Jay-Z's stable who helped her become such a huge success, the young Robyn Rihanna Fenty (only 23) is our woman of the year and not just by virtue of numbers and figures but also, and foremost, for her kind and fighting spirit."(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
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A Fashion Favorite - Speaking further on their decision to give Rihanna the honors: "The same spirit that brought her from Barbados to the top of the music charts achieving a career which she has forged and mastered completely by herself (whose last move was to become the new ambassador for Armani).”(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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No Competition - Vogue Italia also brought up Lady Gaga: "You might wonder—wasn't that supposed to be Lady Gaga's title? Not, quite."(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)
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