Beyoncé commemorated Juneteenth in style. The songstress brought her highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour to Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday, June 19 with a wardrobe filled with looks made exclusively by Black designers.
The annual holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and also goes by “Emancipation Day,” or “Freedom Day.” While the record-breaking Grammy winner might not have been on U.S. soil, she found her own way to celebrate the occasion, intentionally highlighting Black designers in her costume lineup.
She shared snapshots from the stage with her 312 million Instagram followers, writing, “In honor of Juneteenth, everything I wore for RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR tonight was created exclusively by Black designers.”
The Lemonade artist championed pieces from Ferragamo creative director Maximilian Davis, Balmain creative director and Beyoncé’s longtime collaborator Olivier Rousteing, Feben, LaQuan Smith, Off-White’s Ibrahim Kamara, plus she also wore a few of her own design from Ivy Park.
See every show-stopping look, below.
Beyoncé in Ivy Park
Rocking Barbie pink, she shined in a sequin gown with a halter keyhole neckline and two thigh-high slits, and accessorized with matching opera gloves from her own label, Ivy Park. Her backup dancers matched in second-skin bodysuits and crop tops in the same blindingly bright shade of pink with star-shaped nipple pasties, sequins, beaded fringe and netting.
“I started designing this collection over a year ago,” Beyoncé wrote on Instagram. “I was so engulfed in all things RENAISSANCE and was inspired by Studio 54, Bob Mackie and the disco era. I wanted to do a modern twist using the signature IVY PARK neon and bring disco to the beach in this swim collection. I’m so happy to share this with you and even more proud to launch it for the first time on the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. I’m proud to be among the very talented Black designers featured in last night’s show to celebrate Juneteenth.”
Beyoncé in LaQuan Smith
Beyoncé looked every bit the diva in a disco-ball bespoke bodysuit from LaQuan Smith. The hand-embroidered shattered glass catsuit featured a deep plunging halter neckline, teamed with silver metallic custom Malone Souliers pumps styled by KJ Moody and Vance Gamble. The designer commented on Beyoncé’s photo on Instagram. “You look so stunning! I’m so happy the jumpsuit came to life in the most epic way. What an honor to have you wear my design ❤️.”
Beyoncé in Balmain
An homage to her Bey Hive, Beyoncé embodied a high-fashion bumble bee in a custom Balmain design by Olivier Rousteing, featuring a black and yellow embroidered bodysuit and matching wide-brim hat.
Beyoncé in Feben
Beyoncé was too “HEATED” in her custom shimmering red, white and champagne bodysuit by up-and-coming London-based designer Feben, styled by Shiona Turini.
Feben previously created costumes for Beyoncé’s music video for “Brown Skin Girl.” She went on to express her gratitude for the musician on Instagram. “Thank you for inviting me into your world. What an incredible moment to be a part of, and a pivotal one for myself, and my inner child.” Feben said. “It means the world to be supported and seen as a black female designer in the industry, thank you @shionat. Grateful for my amazing team- we would not be here without you.”
Beyoncé in Ferragamo
Beyoncé wore a design from Ferragamo’s creative director Maximilian Davis. The shimmering metallic gunmetal asymmetrical minidress featured a cascading cape with matching opera gloves, which she wore with coordinating thigh-high boots, Tiffany & Co. jewels and bedazzled sunglasses.
Beyoncé in Off-White
Beyoncé wore a custom Off-White red leotard with a matching bomber jacket, wide-brimmed metallic hat and gartered glistening thigh-high boots designed by creative director Ibrahim Kamara, inspired by his debut Fall/Winter 2023 “Lunar Delivery” collection and styled by Shiona Turini.
Beyoncé in Balmain
Channeling “robo-couture,” Beyoncé wore a custom silver-armored Balmain bodysuit by Olivier Rousteing, teamed with thigh-high silver metallic boots.
Beyoncé in Ferragamo
Beyoncé had a Jessica Rabbit moment in Ferragamo, wearing a bombshell red gown, hand-embroidered with crystals and beads, with a thigh-high slit, designed by Maximilian Davis and styled by Shiona Turini.
