Photo credit: www.bustle.com
Beyoncé is not venturing into country music; she has long been a part of its fabric. This sentiment encapsulates the essence of her Cowboy Carter Tour, which commenced on April 28 at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. While delivering her renowned electrifying performance, she challenged audiences to reconsider their understanding of country music, highlighting its deep Black roots and proclaiming that one should “never ask permission for something that already belongs to you.”
This message comes through strongly in her dazzling stage outfits, which include an extensive collection of fringe, cowboy hats, and unique chaps, showcasing her deep appreciation for the genre and its aesthetics. Just as her tracks on Cowboy Carter reimagine traditional country sounds, her fashion choices push the limits of what the genre can encompass.
Beyoncé’s Fringe Chaps
Opening the show in undeniable cowgirl chic, Beyoncé transformed conventional country attire into high fashion. Her entrance featured a stunning white bodysuit with a daring neckline, complemented by matching chaps adorned with a metallic geometric buckle and flowing fringe.
She topped her ensemble with a cropped jacket that boasted a motocross-inspired collar and additional fringe detail along the sleeves, giving her a standout onstage presence. Completing the look were her signature cowboy hat and leather boots, embellished with a striking bedazzled toe.
Beyoncé’s Headline Catsuit
Next, she introduced a striking full-body catsuit inspired by the media’s portrayal of her, which featured muted headlines and visuals from a fictional newspaper called The Echo, drawing connections to her track “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM.”
During her performance of “Formation,” a black cowboy hat complemented her ensemble, reinforcing her sentiment that “you can never take the country out of me.”
Beyoncé’s Denim On Denim
Embodying her song “LEVII’S JEANS,” Beyoncé showcased a dazzling layered denim look. Her fitted jumpsuit, crafted from patchwork denim and embellished with rhinestones, featured an unbuttoned plunging neckline accentuated by an oversized gold belt buckle emblazoned with “Cowboy Carter.”
As expected, more fringe added flair to the sleeves, seamlessly merging into her custom heels. Another cowboy hat, this time in coordinating denim print, completed her captivating look.
Beyoncé’s “Jolene” Look
Beyoncé’s performance took an inventive twist when she transported the audience to “Jolene’s,” a club inspired by her rendition of Dolly Parton’s classic. She soared across the venue in a neon horseshoe while clad in a sheer red catsuit, embellished with star appliques and fringed accents adorning her sleeves and legs. Her vibrant red cowboy hat was a tribute to her inspiration.
Beyoncé’s Finale Dress
Finally, Beyoncé made a powerful statement with her last outfit. For the grand finale, she donned a breathtaking voluminous gown draped in the American flag, which swept across the stadium floor, paired with a sparkling sheer bodysuit and gloves adorned with stars and stripes.
Set against a backdrop of the Statue of Liberty’s likeness, Beyoncé redefined the meaning of patriotism in style.
Source
www.bustle.com