Global phenomenon: Rihanna looks powerful in a statement trench coat on the cover of Vogue Australia as former Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks of their 'unusual relationship' By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:11 BST, 21 April 2019 | Updated: 00:11 BST, 21 April 2019 Viewcomments She's a global phenomenon. And Rihanna cuts a powerful figure as she graces Vogue Australia's May issue in a pale pink slip dress and two statement trench coats. The cover story delves into the 31-year-old's 'unusual relationship' with Australia's first-ever female Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard. Global phenomenon: Rihanna, 31, looks powerful in a pale pink slip dress and two statement trench coats, as she graces the May issue of Vogue Australia Styled by fashion director Christine Centenera, Rihanna sports emerald pointy-toe heels and chunky hoop earrings. Her locks are braided and she leans over to one side while seated on a gold chair. Gazing directly into the camera's lens, the Fenty Beauty founder's makeup look consists of bold brows, kohl liner, highlighter on her cheeks and a matte lip. An inside shot sees Rihanna revealing her toned arms in a pink satin bandeau top, with a silver print motif and ruffle detail. Pastel tones: An inside shot sees Rihanna revealing her toned arms in a pink satin bandeau top, with a silver print motif and ruffle detail Black trousers cover her shapely legs and a jewel choker and matching drop earrings add touches of bling. Another photo sees Rihanna showing off her cleavage in a neon yellow bralet, teamed with a grey suit jacket, a pleated skirt-pant design, and white pumps. Switching things up, the Barbados-born stunner dons a canary yellow lingerie-inspired frock, with a pastel green suit jacket and crucifix earrings. Business mogul: Another photo sees Rihanna showing off her cleavage in a neon yellow bralet, teamed with a grey suit jacket, a pleated skirt-pant design, and white pumps In the issue, Australia's first-ever female Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard, speaks about recruiting Rihanna as an ambassador for her global education crusade. Gillard, 57, is an honorary chairwoman for the Global Partnership for Education. The unlikely duo met in New York over a casual dinner, and have since visited schools together in Malawi in East Africa. Trendsetter: Switching things up, the Barbados-born stunner dons a canary yellow lingerie-inspired frock, with a pastel green suit jacket and crucifix earrings 'I believe Rihanna sees education as a rel enabler,' she said. 'She left school young because she was discovered young, so she's conscious that she didn't finish her own schooling.' 'She talked to me about her brothers and how determine she'd been that they finished school, so I think she's got this very personal sense that individual education really matters.' Gillard admitted that their partnership is 'an unusual relationship' having come from 'very different worlds' and politics not something Rihanna 'has deeply immersed herself in'. Vogue Australia's May issue goes on sale Monday April 29 Unlikely friendship: The cover story delves into Rihanna's 'unusual relationship' with Australia's first-ever female Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard, 57, [pictured in March in London] Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility