Back in the '90s, the lean, melanated baldie from the Bronx gave fashion houses access to minority cultures around the globe, often the only Black model in casting rooms full of blond, blue-eyed boys. "They would look at me like I was crazy," remembers Beckford of his fair-skinned peers. "Like, 'Didn't you get the memo? Did your agent mess up and send you to the wrong casting?'"
Escorted by her husband, Jay-Z, Bey stole the show on Saturday, Nov. 22, when she strolled in wearing a matching set made to look mimic a racer's catsuit uniform. The top was a zip-up moto jacket that she unfastened real low to show off her décolletage. The "ALIEN SUPERSTAR" songstress paired it with matching high-waist pants. Designed by Louis Vuitton, the predominantly white leather set featured black and red accents and was covered in patches that bore the French label's name, resembling racers' patch ornamentations.
Beyoncé's Emmy win for costume design on 'Beyoncé Bowl' signifies a cultural milestone, showcasing a masterclass in style and storytelling rooted in Black Southern culture.
Experience the spectacle of red, white, and blue at the National Independence Day Parade, showcasing floats, military units, and drum corps in a patriotic celebration.
"After trying to figure out where her seat was in the stadium, security upgraded her seat. She could see the details of each costume and watch as Beyonce was buckled into the flying horseshoe."
Fans who have been blasting "Cowboy Carter" and "GNX" on repeat for months will finally get the chance to experience the No. 1 albums live as Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar with SZA prepare to take the stage for multiple dates at SoFi Stadium.
