Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour has begun! The Beyhive has been swarming to stadiums across Europe to catch the superstar doing what she does best…showcasing her impeccable vocals accompanied by impressive choreography, visuals and of course, FASHION!
As an avid member of the Beyhive and having caught the show at one of five nights at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, I could talk for days and days about how incredible the production is and how this may be her best tour yet, but we’re here to talk about the looks she’s been serving throughout.
With a team of stylists at the helm and with the platinum seal of approval from Bey, the tour wardrobe is full of stunning custom looks from luxury designers and brands, including David Koma, Loewe and Mugler.
As Beyoncé rises to the stage (as her own opening act) each night, the Queen has been unveiling a new outfit, keeping fans on their toes as to what she will wear at their show. From a stunning metallic bodysuit by Alexander McQueen at the opening night in Stockholm, to looks from Vivienne Westwood, Brandon Blackwood and Roksanda. My personal favorite so far – the mirror Paco Rabanne dress she wore at her Paris show. It embodied the silver, sparkly, disco, ballroom vibe of the album – plus it was just so glam!
Following cinematic visuals that transport us into the wonderful world of Renaissance, all eyes are on Bey as she arrives back onto the stage encased in a robot metal Mugler suit and released to reveal a silver Courrèges bodysuit and launch into the album’s opening track I’m That Girl.
Serving looks upon looks, up next we were blessed with a gorgeous colorful David Koma dress that gave a rainbow oil slick illusion to accompany the electric atmosphere as she performed her hit songs Break My Soul and Cuff It.
Power anthems Formation and Run The World are alight as Bey adorns a fire red crystal bodysuit and as we lead up to possibly her most iconic hit, Bey appears on stage in a decadent white long length jacket which – when scanned with blue UV light – delivers a show-stopping fashion moment! Taking off the jacket she uncovers a decadent diamante bodysuit – perfect as she storms through her infamous hits Love On Top and Crazy In Love. As soon as I laid eyes on that bodysuit, I wondered if Bey would let me borrow it – in my sweet dreams!
The more sultry soulful section of the show, Bey slinks into an already iconic glove-print Loewe bodysuit. With matching gloves, mirroring the print, it has fast become a fan favorite, with loyal beyhive members already whipping up their own to don at their next show.
If your TikTok For You page hasn’t presented you with at least one video of Beyoncé in the stunning Mugler Bee outfit, then you’re clearly not on the right side of TikTok. The campy outfit cements Beyoncé’s status as Queen Bee amongst her loyal fans.
As we reach the finale of the show, Beyonce arrives on stage on top of a silver mirror encrusted horse (which fans have lovingly named Reneigh) like the album’s distinctive cover. Draped in sparkling silver, sequins, the sea of camera flashlights reflect making the whole stadium feel magical and ending the night on a high.
Bey could perform the two and a half hour show in tin foil and I’d still think she was the most beautiful woman in the world. But she has delivered jaw-dropping fashion which has been carefully curated, captivating the audience and perfectly complementing the sound and vision of Renaissance.
As the tour continues throughout the year and into 2024, there are plenty of show-stopping outfits I’m sure we’re yet to see and I for one can’t wait!
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