If there’s one thing Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter excels at, it’s putting on a show—every element, from the musical direction to the stage production, is crafted with meticulous precision down to the finest detail. (She is a Virgo, after all!) As we saw on the opening night of her Cowboy Carter Tour, all that advanced prep paid off as she delivered a spectacular celebration of her latest Grammy-winning album and the rich legacy of Black country music.
When it came to her wardrobe, Beyoncé’s longtime collaborator Shiona Turini made sure the singer radiated pure superstar energy with a high-fashion take on the yee-haw aesthetic. Think: dazzling catsuits, flowing fringe, sparkling embellishments, and cowboy hats—all reimagined through a glam Americana lens. While Bey offered a preview of her Cowboy Carter style during the album rollout and her show-stopping NFL halftime show on Christmas, the onstage looks are no less jaw-dropping. In fact, they just might inspire your own concert outfit.
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Take a look at some of Beyoncé’s best Cowboy Carter Tour looks below—and keep checking back as she brings her rodeo-inspired style to every stop.
Beyoncé opens the show in a custom all-white outfit by Mugler, setting the tone for the night’s high-glam Western aesthetic. The look features a structured jacket, a corseted bodysuit, and matching buckled chaps adorned with 1,740 laser-cut bonded fringes, according to the brand.
Of course, she had to wear 'denim on denim on denim on denim.' This is a custom look by Roberto Cavalli, with glasses by Andre Montana.
For one of the more sentimental moments of the evening, Bey was joined by her daughters Rumi and Blue for a performance of 'Protector.' She wore a shimmery Burberry bodysuit and chaps, accented with Swarovski crystal-embellished suede fringe. Her boots were covered in crystals too.
Another standout look? This red-hot monochrome ensemble, custom-made by Moschino.
Slightly veering from the cowboy aesthetic, Beyoncé switches things up with a bold newspaper-print jumpsuit—but kept the hat to stay on-theme.
Perhaps as a playful nod to her iconic 'Crazy in Love' look, Bey donned a tank top and cutoff shorts—this time adding furry white boots and tasseled gloves for a Western touch. The ensemble comprised of custom and vintage pieces from Dsquared2.
You thought the Renaissance era was over? Not yet, says Beyoncé. She performed 'Cozy' in a glittery gold catsuit with fringe details, combining her Renaissance and Cowboy Carter aesthetics in one look.
Her most technically impressive look was undoubtedly this LED dress, which transformed throughout her performance. As she moved, it projected dynamic patterns—ranging from the American flag to paisley and a spectrum of vibrant colours. Created by the Japanese brand Anrealage in collaboration with MPLUSPLUS, the piece was a mesmerising fusion of fashion and technology.
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Erica Gonzales is the Deputy Editor, Culture at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage on TV, movies, music, books, and more. She was previously an editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com. There is a 75 percent chance she’s listening to Lorde right now.
