Some people in fashion say that the ’80s are back. So are the ’60s, ’70s and ’90s, and soon enough the '00s, according to other "experts," but no matter.

The new cover of Italian Vogue, featuring Rihanna splashing water from a bucket, or something, and looking hella fierce, channels ’80s icon Grace Jones.

We mean fierce in the literal sense.

In the shoot, by Steven Klein, Rihanna looks like she's on steroids with the outfit and angular makeup she's wearing. Or maybe it's just that bad ass glare ...

EXTREME RIHANNA: We don't know what the hell kind of couture this is, but Rihanna definitely shows off her slightly insane, bad ass side on the cover of Vogue.

Perhaps this is simply a strategy to make sure Chris Brown abides by the terms of his probation and keeps his distance. Scare the living crap out of the guy.