Rihanna in steamy lingerie photoshoot

Barbadian singer Rihanna has been pictured in a variety of lacy bras and panties as she posed seductively in the back of a vintage car to front the new Emporio Armani lingerie campaign.

Rihanna, 23, is seen showing plenty of cleavage (picture above) as she slips into a black and white skimpy lingerie set for the steamy shoot, the Daily Mail reported.

The 'Umbrella' singer showed off some of her tattoos, including the Sanskrit lettering she has on the right side of her thigh and hip, as she posed in a cream-coloured underwear set.

In another the Arabic lettering she has on the left side of her left ribcage is seen as she laid back on top of the car in her bra, but with a pair of skintight jeans and a leather jacket on.

In more clothed shots, the singer is seen in skin-tight lyrca trousers with chunky leather boots while posing in front of a car with a moody expression.

Steven Klein, who is well known for his W magazine editorials with Madonna, Brad Pitt and various other famous faces, took Rihanna's photos.

She was announced as the global new face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans back in July.