This is a different look from all of the album covers Rihanna has released, because if you notice, all of the album colors are dark in tone, wheras this is BRIGHT and more of an accumulation of all the previous album covers. The look of the album cover also has a lot of character in it.
The red lipstick is a carry-over from the 'LOUD' album.
'Talk That Talk' is displayed like a tattoo on Ri's wrist.
The animal print collared shirt is a fashion throwback.
The facial expression proves more seductive and more personal.
The famed 'R' is a re-invention of the 'Rated-R' era.
ART. Gotta love it.
Pic: Rihanna Daily