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It was an absolute challenge to narrow down ten favorite fashion moments from Beyoncé’s Black Is King. Beyoncé and lead wardrobe stylist Zerina Akers, blew us away with every single fashion moment that was created within the film. Counting down to my absolute favorite number one look, some of my choices may surprise you. Additionally, at the end, you will find five “top ten worthy” honorary mentions that didn’t quite make the list. Finally, it’s time to dive in…
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10. Elongated Jeans
Elongated jeans, elongated hair. Creative, humorous and unforgettable.
Design By: Michaela Stark
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing elongated pants by Michaela Stark
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9. Crystal Poncho
FUN and oh so unexpected. I want one for myself.
Design By: Area
Image Courtesy: Disney+/Harpers Bazaar/ Beyoncé Wearing Fringe Poncho by Area
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8. Skirt Suit
Classic, bossy, modest with a twist. This look gives me classic Chanel with a Yoncé flair.
Design By: Balmain
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Balmain suit/Poppy Lissiman Sunglasses/Louboutin Shoes
7. Pink & Red Swimsuit
Vintage, femme and just down right pretty. I love a good pink and red combo.
Design By: Solace London
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing design by Solace London/Chan Paraiba Earrings
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Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
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Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
6. Cow Print Corset & Skirt
Wild and trendy, this cow print is bad-a** and a fresh take on animal print.
Design By: Burberry
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Riccardo Tisci for Burberry Cow Print Ensemble/Louboutin shoes
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Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
5. Blue Gown & Floppy Hat
Fashion, fashion. Go big or go home.
Design By: Alejandro Collection Dress / Marta Jakubowski X Jo Miller Floppy Hat
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Alejandro Blue Gown/Marta Jakubowski X Jo Miller wide brim hat.
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Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
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Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
4. Shimmering Bodysuit
Shimmery, galaxy inspired form-fitting look. Is it too cliché to say this look is out of this world?
Design By: Destiney Bleu of d.bleu.dazzled Bodysuit / A-Morir Headpiece / Area Diamond Choker
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing bodysuit d.bleu.dazzled by Destiney Bleu Bodysuit/A-Morir Headpiece, Hoop Earrings & Sunglasses/Area Diamond Choker
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3. Multi-Colored Dress & Tights
Sexy and energetic. I love that she has a matching moment with Blue in this one.
Design By: Mugler
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Dress by Mugler
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2. Frilly Gown
Feminine, eye-catching and full of motion. Therefore, gorgeous.
Design By: Mary Katrantzou
Image Courtesy: Disney+/Harpers Bazaar/ Beyoncé Wearing Frilly Gown By Mary Katrantzou
Image Courtesy: Disney+/Harpers Bazaar/ Beyoncé Wearing Frilly Gown By Mary Katrantzou
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1. Green Beaded Trench Jumper Hybrid w/ Nigerian Gele Inspired Headwrap
Powerful, classy and heavily inspired by traditional Nigerian clothing. THIS is my favorite look from Black Is King.
Design By: 5:31 Jerome Lamaar
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Green Beaded Trench Jumper Hybrid design by 5:31 Jérome Lamaar
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Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Green Beaded Trench Jumper Hybrid design by 5:31 Jérome Lamaar
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This look almost made the top ten…
…but then I realized it was less about the fashion and more so about the body make-up by Francesca Tolot. After the comet hit the sand during the Find Your Way Back portion of Black Is King, I was amazed at Beyoncé’s body paint and crystal skirt reveal.
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé Body Make-Up By Francesca Tolot/La Perla Intimates/ Laurel Dewitt Crystal Skirt/A-Morir Eyewear & Earrings
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Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
Screenshot from Disney+ Black Is King
I love excess when done right, and with a purpose.
Those crystal eyebrows are not to be over looked! Paired with the dark eye and lip made for a bold, contrasting look that we won’t forget.
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé Wears Crystal Dress By Alessandra Rich/Turban Laurel DeWitt
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Who doesn’t love houndstooth?
Classic. Simply, classic.
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé Wears Houndstooth Dress By Tongoro Studio
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“So it took five people on the catsuit and five people on the jacket 300 hours each to make that look, and I think it was damn worth it!” – Black Is King Stylist Zerina Akers
Quoted from Harpers Bazaar interview article with Black Is King Stylist Zerina Akers on the creation of the Valentino Leopard Print Bodysuit.
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Leopard Print Catsuit by Valentino/A-Morir Eyewear
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Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Leopard Print Catsuit by Valentino/A-Morir Eyewear
Finally, I always appreciate a monochromatic look and a combination of textures within an outfit.
This cherry red look is just that.
Image Courtesy: Beyonce.com/Disney+/Beyoncé wearing Red Leotard by Alon Livné
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So, there you have it. My top 10 favorite fashion moments from Beyoncé’s Black Is King. Audibly and visually, this film inspires us creatively in a way that speaks to both adolescent and adult generations. I am extremely grateful that Black Is King was conceived for us to enjoy.
If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend getting Disney+ just to see this film. Lastly, please leave a comment and let me know what your favorite look was. Here’s a few more beautiful shots from the film…
-KayGood
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Sources:
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