Beyoncé.Photo:Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty
Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty
AsBeyoncé’smusic stylings have evolved, so too have her fashion choices. She helped define classic Y2K trends during herDestiny’s Childdays, wearing funky patterns and cut-out tops alongside her girl group. As a sensational breakout star, she sparkled on every red carpet, trying out statement accessories and sequined everything at events around the world.
Take a look back at all the girl group getups, daring dresses and statement metallic moments along Beyoncé’s fashion journey.
01of 22Beyoncé Performs with Destiny’s Child in London in 1998Beyoncé.Fred Duval/FilmMagicDuring her earliest on-stage years, Beyoncé and her Destiny’s Child bandmates coordinated their looks with simple-yet-stylish performance attire. For this late-’90s concert across the pond, Bey wore a warm-toned camouflage mini with buttons and a collar.
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Beyoncé Performs with Destiny’s Child in London in 1998
Beyoncé.Fred Duval/FilmMagic
Fred Duval/FilmMagic
During her earliest on-stage years, Beyoncé and her Destiny’s Child bandmates coordinated their looks with simple-yet-stylish performance attire. For this late-’90s concert across the pond, Bey wore a warm-toned camouflage mini with buttons and a collar.
02of 22Beyoncé with Destiny’s Child at the 1999 Soul Train Music AwardsLeToya Luckett, LaTavia Robertson, Kelly Rowland and Beyonce Knowles.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via GettyCoordination was the name of the game for Destiny’s Child on the red carpet; group members (from left to right)LeToya Luckett,LaTavia Robertson,Kelly Rowlandand Beyoncé donned violet ensembles with slight variations for the 13th annual Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles. Bey wore a long-skirted version of their group look paired with a matching cut-out top.When shewon the CFDA fashion icon award in 2016, Beyoncé reflected on those outfits in her early career. “When we were starting out in Destiny’s Child, high-end labels, they didn’t want to dress four black, country, curvy girls,” she said, crediting her mother Tina Knowles for doing all their designs. “She used her talent and her creativity to give her children their dreams.”
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Beyoncé with Destiny’s Child at the 1999 Soul Train Music Awards
LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Robertson, Kelly Rowland and Beyonce Knowles.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Coordination was the name of the game for Destiny’s Child on the red carpet; group members (from left to right)LeToya Luckett,LaTavia Robertson,Kelly Rowlandand Beyoncé donned violet ensembles with slight variations for the 13th annual Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles. Bey wore a long-skirted version of their group look paired with a matching cut-out top.
When shewon the CFDA fashion icon award in 2016, Beyoncé reflected on those outfits in her early career. “When we were starting out in Destiny’s Child, high-end labels, they didn’t want to dress four black, country, curvy girls,” she said, crediting her mother Tina Knowles for doing all their designs. “She used her talent and her creativity to give her children their dreams.”
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Beyoncé.Steve Granitz Archive 1/WireImage
Steve Granitz Archive 1/WireImage
04of 22Beyoncé at the Opening of Giorgio Armani’s 2001 ExhibitionBeyoncé.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyNever one to stop glittering, Beyoncé paired sequin pants with a jewel encrusted top to celebrate the opening of a Giorgio Armani exhibition at New York City’s Guggenheim Museum.
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Beyoncé at the Opening of Giorgio Armani’s 2001 Exhibition
Beyoncé.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Never one to stop glittering, Beyoncé paired sequin pants with a jewel encrusted top to celebrate the opening of a Giorgio Armani exhibition at New York City’s Guggenheim Museum.
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Beyoncé Attends the 2002 Grammys with Destiny’s Child
Beyoncé.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Steve Granitz/WireImage
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KMazur/WireImage
07of 22Beyoncé at the 2004 GrammysFrederick M. Brown/GettyBeyoncé made a splash at her first Grammys as a solo artist nominee. With five golden gramophones to take home, the singer had the perfect accessories to match her mermaid-style dress with high-neck jeweled detailing.
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Beyoncé at the 2004 Grammys
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Beyoncé made a splash at her first Grammys as a solo artist nominee. With five golden gramophones to take home, the singer had the perfect accessories to match her mermaid-style dress with high-neck jeweled detailing.
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Beyoncé.J. Merritt/FilmMagic
J. Merritt/FilmMagic
Beyoncé’s era of statement bracelets began in the mid-aughts, as seen on her wrist at the 2005 VMAs. The golden girl opted for silver fabric over gold but didn’t spare a single sparkle with her glittery wrap dress.
09of 22Beyoncé at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImageAt the Cannes premiere of her 2006 musical dramaDreamgirls, the multi-hyphenate talent kept her style in the family. Bey wore a peacock-inspired halter dress from her momTina Lawson’s fashion labelHouse of Deréon. The metallics came through on her wrist, with layered bangles in mixed metal tones.
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Beyoncé at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006
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At the Cannes premiere of her 2006 musical dramaDreamgirls, the multi-hyphenate talent kept her style in the family. Bey wore a peacock-inspired halter dress from her momTina Lawson’s fashion labelHouse of Deréon. The metallics came through on her wrist, with layered bangles in mixed metal tones.
10of 22Beyoncé at the 2007 GrammysBeyoncé.Gregg DeGuire/WireImageToday’smost Grammy-awarded artistwore more silver to the 2007 ceremony, where she nabbed best contemporary R&B album forB’Day. The win pushed her Grammy count into double digits.
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Beyoncé at the 2007 Grammys
Beyoncé.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Today’smost Grammy-awarded artistwore more silver to the 2007 ceremony, where she nabbed best contemporary R&B album forB’Day. The win pushed her Grammy count into double digits.
11of 22Beyoncé at the Premiere of ‘Cadillac Records’ in 2008Beyoncé.Jim Spellman/WireImageAt the premiere of the biopicCadillac Records, in which she played Etta James, Beyoncé stepped away from bright shades and metallics and leaned into classic Hollywood trends. The star wrapped herself in a black Zuhair Murad dress with a plunging neckline and sheer skirt patterned with sequins.
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Beyoncé at the Premiere of ‘Cadillac Records’ in 2008
Beyoncé.Jim Spellman/WireImage
Jim Spellman/WireImage
At the premiere of the biopicCadillac Records, in which she played Etta James, Beyoncé stepped away from bright shades and metallics and leaned into classic Hollywood trends. The star wrapped herself in a black Zuhair Murad dress with a plunging neckline and sheer skirt patterned with sequins.
12of 22Beyoncé at the 2009 NAACP Image AwardsBeyoncé.Maury Phillips/WireImageBeyoncé was honored with the NAACP’s outstanding female artist award in 2009, when she stood out in a bright cerise dress lined with silver sequins around her waist and over her shoulder. She even paired her usual chunky bangle accessories to the coin-colored trim.
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Beyoncé at the 2009 NAACP Image Awards
Beyoncé.Maury Phillips/WireImage
Maury Phillips/WireImage
Beyoncé was honored with the NAACP’s outstanding female artist award in 2009, when she stood out in a bright cerise dress lined with silver sequins around her waist and over her shoulder. She even paired her usual chunky bangle accessories to the coin-colored trim.
13of 22Beyoncé at the 2010 GrammysBeyoncé.Jason Merritt/GettyNew decade, new style! Beyoncé left the sequins and chunky bangles at home for music’s big night in 2010. She wore a pale pink, form-fitting dress with short sleeves and a ribbed texture design. After slaying the red carpet, the singer went on to win six Grammys during the ceremony.
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Beyoncé at the 2010 Grammys
Beyoncé.Jason Merritt/Getty
Jason Merritt/Getty
New decade, new style! Beyoncé left the sequins and chunky bangles at home for music’s big night in 2010. She wore a pale pink, form-fitting dress with short sleeves and a ribbed texture design. After slaying the red carpet, the singer went on to win six Grammys during the ceremony.
14of 22Beyoncé attends the Met Gala with Jay-Z in 2011Beyoncé.Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagicFor her second Met Gala appearance, Queen Bey dressed for the 2011 theme, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, in an elaborate Emilio Pucci number. While her husbandJay-Zwore a simple white tuxedo, Beyoncé stole the show in her lace-trimmed mermaid gown, which dropped into a flared tulle skirt.
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Beyoncé attends the Met Gala with Jay-Z in 2011
Beyoncé.Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic
Dimitrios Kambouris/FilmMagic
For her second Met Gala appearance, Queen Bey dressed for the 2011 theme, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, in an elaborate Emilio Pucci number. While her husbandJay-Zwore a simple white tuxedo, Beyoncé stole the show in her lace-trimmed mermaid gown, which dropped into a flared tulle skirt.
15of 22Beyoncé at the 2013 Release of Her Self-Titled AlbumBeyoncé.Kevin Mazur/WireImageBeyoncé celebrated the release of her fifth studio album in a black mosaic ensemble with matching boots.
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Beyoncé at the 2013 Release of Her Self-Titled Album
Beyoncé.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Beyoncé celebrated the release of her fifth studio album in a black mosaic ensemble with matching boots.
16of 22Beyoncé at the 2014 GrammysBeyoncé.Steve Granitz/WireImageThe “Halo” singer tried out some new styles at the 2014 ceremony, from her cropped hair to her red carpet attire. She looked angelic in a daring Michael Costello design: a sheer dress with strategic white floral appliqués.
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Beyoncé at the 2014 Grammys
The “Halo” singer tried out some new styles at the 2014 ceremony, from her cropped hair to her red carpet attire. She looked angelic in a daring Michael Costello design: a sheer dress with strategic white floral appliqués.
17of 22Beyoncé at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar PartyBeyoncé.Anthony Harvey/GettyA year later, Bey revisited the white dress-short hair combo in an elegant long-sleeved dress. But she did bring out some signature metal with gold peep-toe heels and a shiny clutch to match.
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Beyoncé at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Beyoncé.Anthony Harvey/Getty
Anthony Harvey/Getty
A year later, Bey revisited the white dress-short hair combo in an elegant long-sleeved dress. But she did bring out some signature metal with gold peep-toe heels and a shiny clutch to match.
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Beyoncé.Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Today, Beyoncé stands as the artist with the most VMA wins. In 2016, she won eight of her 29 total wins while wearing an elaborate, feather-topped gown. The statement look was complete with sequins running its length and a bodice with exposed boning.
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Beyoncé at the 2017 Grammys
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20of 22Beyoncé at ‘The Lion King’ Premiere in 2019Beyoncé.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImageThe voice behind Nala showed up toThe Lion Kingpremiere dripping in silver jewels. Her sparkling bodice flowed into a sheer black skirt decorated with crystals. Beywalked the red carpet with her daughterBlue Ivy, who wore a simpler version of the jaw-dropping look.
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Beyoncé at ‘The Lion King’ Premiere in 2019
Beyoncé.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage
The voice behind Nala showed up toThe Lion Kingpremiere dripping in silver jewels. Her sparkling bodice flowed into a sheer black skirt decorated with crystals. Beywalked the red carpet with her daughterBlue Ivy, who wore a simpler version of the jaw-dropping look.
21of 22Beyoncé at the 2021 GrammysBeyoncé.Kevin Winter/GettyBeyoncé broke the record for most Grammys wins in 2021, and her milestone golden award stood out against her black off-the-shoulder minidress. Even her statement earrings matched the historic moment.
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Beyoncé at the 2021 Grammys
Beyoncé.Kevin Winter/Getty
Kevin Winter/Getty
Beyoncé broke the record for most Grammys wins in 2021, and her milestone golden award stood out against her black off-the-shoulder minidress. Even her statement earrings matched the historic moment.
22of 22Beyoncé at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai in 2023Beyoncé.Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/GettyThe industry icon visited Dubai for a private concert to celebrate the grand reveal of the luxury Atlantis The Royal resort, herfirst live performance since 2018. Before she took the stage, Beyoncé attended an opening party draped in – what else? – luxe metallic gold fabric. She paired her cut-out, netted look with a bronze overcoat that draped behind her on the carpet.
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Beyoncé at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai in 2023
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The industry icon visited Dubai for a private concert to celebrate the grand reveal of the luxury Atlantis The Royal resort, herfirst live performance since 2018. Before she took the stage, Beyoncé attended an opening party draped in – what else? – luxe metallic gold fabric. She paired her cut-out, netted look with a bronze overcoat that draped behind her on the carpet.
source: people.com
