Rihanna‘s eighth studio album is set to debut this year, and her publicity machine seems to be gearing up with covers galore —the latest being V magazine’s 95th issue. She was shot by Steven Klein looking sixties-sultry sex kitten in just bikini bottoms. Styled by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, the shoot will no doubt be even more revealing. V has become the go-to mag for pop-star pinups with Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, and even ol’ Madge posing. For the full story more pics go here.

(Photos, Steven Klein; via V magazine)