Madonna: Blame it on Rio

Amid sultry settings and irresistible distractions, Madonna falls under the spell of Rio de Janeiro.

Photographed by Steven Klein
Styled by Arianne Phillips

March 2009

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Burberry Prorsum’s leather coat (also shown in the next two scenes), at select Burberry stores, burberry.com; select Barneys New York stores, barneys.com. Calvin Klein collection bag (on floor).

Photographed by Steven Klein
Styled by Arianne Phillips

March 2009

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