Even without releasing any music videos so far, fashion has played a vital role in Beyoncé's latest album, Renaissance, so it's unsurprising that her world tour is already one of the most stylish shows of the year.
The 57-date Renaissance World Tour kicked off last night in Stockholm, Sweden, with the megastar dazzling thousands of fans with her typically flawless choreography, vocals and – of course – looks.
Drawing on club music and the jaw-dropping aesthetics of queer ballroom culture, the album practically cries out for skimpy disco dresses, sequinned jumpsuits and towering heels. True to her nature, Beyoncé delivered all of this and more.
Beyoncé opened the show with her hit Dangerously in Love 2, wearing a shimmering silver custom jumpsuit by Alexander McQueen. The striking design featured glittering panels, structured shoulders, long sleeves and peplum hip detailing. She added some sparkle with jewellery from Tiffany & Co.
She followed that with a custom silver leotard by Courrèges, a French fashion house that played a key role in popularising the mini skirt and go-go boots – so, perfect for a club-themed concert. It featured a mirrored circle on the torso, and mismatched silver and black opera-length gloves.
She added a pair of thigh-high Gedebe boots to complete the look.
Later in the show Beyoncé stunned in a custom Balmain leotard, featuring intricate white pearl beading in the shape of a bra, paired with a matching embellished hat and patent leather Stuart Weitzman boots. It's the second time the star has collaborated with the French fashion house, having worked on a "wearable album" collection earlier this year.
Beyoncé in custom Balmain FW23 Haute Couture for RENAISSANCE World Tour #RWT2023 pic.twitter.com/nPBQhDbTT4
— BEY-Z🐝⬢⬡ · fan account (@beyzhive) May 10, 2023
Adding some festival-ready colour to her outfits, she wore a mesh mini dress by David Koma, featuring a high neckline and wrapped detailing. She paired this with statement earrings and iridescent boots.
She upped the ante in a custom Loewe jumpsuit. Designed by Northern Irish creative director Jonathan Anderson and adapted from a design in the brand's FW 2022 collection, the bejewelled nude bodysuit featured risqué contrasting black hand motifs across the bust, waist and legs.
Despite throwing it back to the 90s with her latest album, many of Bee's looks were firmly in the modern age. She wowed the crowd by stepping out in an extravagant white gown with matching head dress that transformed into multicoloured panels when exposed to a UV light by Anrealage.
Beyoncé dressed up as the QUEEN BEE asking "where is my beehive?" ICONIC! #RenaissanceWorldTour pic.twitter.com/1ThdK8h6th
— zont zo it (@oplivio) May 10, 2023
Reminding her fans that she is, quite literally, the Queen Bee, Beyoncé later took to the stage in an eye-catching black and yellow look by Mugler, complete with an intricate headdress with antennae.
Beyoncé transforms her dress with UV light during the Renaissance World Tour. pic.twitter.com/7ljjC964nu
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 10, 2023
Elsewhere on the night was a jaw-dropping chrome jumpsuit and leotard, complete with solid metal detailing reminiscent of the Alexander McQueen look she wore in her Sweet Dreams music video.
ALIEN SUPERSTAR #RenaissanceWorldTour pic.twitter.com/tVx5W8Lf3P
— BEYHIVE.com.br (@beyhivecombr) May 10, 2023
This is, no doubt, just a taste of the fashion moments yet to come, and with 56 more three-hours concerts yet to go, it looks like Beyoncé is only getting started.
