By Valentine Fabre
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With every look as iconic as Beyoncé herself, the Renaissance tour rages on into September marking Queen Bey's birthday. So here are 10 of our favourite looks from the tour so far.
It has been almost four months since Beyoncé started her world tour for her newest album, Renaissance, and it is increasingly clear that the American singer is the performer of the decade. Asserting her creative dominance through innovative set designs, unique choreographies, and above else, an unforgettable selection of garments, Beyoncé is not only the queen of music as we know her but the fashion icon that we deserve.
Heavily inspired by the extravaganza of the black queer community, more specifically of the Ballroom scene, the tour’s visual identity screamed glamour, celebration of joy and love, and spectacular fashion. With over 50 shows globally, the superstar and her team of stylists, which includes Shiona Turini, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Karen Langley, and KJ Moody, curated a brilliant set of both archival and custom looks inspired by Renaissance’s overall sparkling visual identity. From Gucci to Mary Katrantzou, the tour included looks from established and emerging designers, as well as brands local to the country in which Beyoncé was performing.
Gucci
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Perhaps the most iconic garment of the tour, Beyoncé's custom Gucci look, was reminiscent of the album cover. Worn during the Washington D.C. show, the sparkling fringe bodysuit and overcoat, styled with a sculptural metallic cowboy hat, was a symbolic nod to the Renaissance era.
Iris Van Herpen
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This Iris van Herpen look, made specifically for her night in Amsterdam, took over 700 hours to complete. The sculptural mini-dress, emblematic of the Dutch designer, and its flowing cape, was definitely one of the highlights of the evening.
Mugler
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When it comes to referencing the queer community, the iconic French brand Mugler is the go-to. Casey Cadwallader's bee-inspired body armour, a unique take on the brand's SS97 bee headpiece, crowned Beyoncé the queen of the hive.
Loewe
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Custom-made by J.W Anderson, this trompe-l’oeil Loewe look was so striking that it inspired many of her fans to reproduce it specifically for Beyoncé's tour. Inspired by the F/W22 nude dress, the illusion garment was transformed into a glittering gold catsuit and matching black gloves, with long red nails.
Robert Wun
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Robert Wun, the rising star of the fashion world, created this elegant Black Blossom look for Beyoncé's opening act at one of her London shows. The sculptural and avant-garde design seemed tailor-made for Beyoncé as she performed on stage.
Balmain
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After Olivier Rousting and Beyoncé collaborated on the Renaissance Couture Collection, this robot-esque metallic plate bodysuit was an inevitable choice. The look was directly inspired by the F/W '22 collection.
Pierre Cardin
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Iconic singer Beyoncé took on her London fourth show with a space-age and futuristic approach, wearing a custom elegant black maxi dress by French fashion house Pierre Cardin.
Acne Studios
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The Chicago crowd had the unique chance to see Barbie and Beyoncé morph into one person, the Queen of all Queens. Dressed in a metallic pink custom Acne Studios look. Styled with a maxi jacket and a matching bustier and short set, Beyonce never ceases to blow our minds.
Marc Jacobs
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Specially made for her New York show, this Marc Jacobs custom Black and White striped dress was the quintessential look for the 'City That Never Sleeps'. Emblematic of New York, working with Marc Jacob was a deliberate choice that worked for the better.
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