Beyoncé in Ivy Park
Beyoncé in Ivy Park and custom Malone Souliers heels during the Renaissance World Tour via Parkwood Entertainment/ beyonce.com
Beyoncé made a stylish and meaningful statement as she commemorated Juneteenth. The renowned songstress took her highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour to Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday, June 19, and made sure her wardrobe was filled with exclusive designs by Black fashion designers.
Juneteenth is an annual holiday that signifies the end of slavery in the United States, also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Freedom Day.” Despite being away from U.S. soil, Beyoncé found her own way to honor the occasion by intentionally showcasing the talent of Black designers through her costume lineup.
With a massive following of 312 million on Instagram, she shared snapshots from the stage, accompanied by a caption that read, “In honor of Juneteenth, everything I wore for RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR tonight was created exclusively by Black designers.”
During her performance, the Lemonade artist highlighted pieces from notable designers such as Maximilian Davis, creative director of Ferragamo, Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain and Beyoncé’s long-time collaborator, Feben, LaQuan Smith, Ibrahim Kamara of Off-White, and she even included some of her own designs from Ivy Park.
Beyoncé’s deliberate choice to celebrate Juneteenth by supporting and showcasing Black designers amplifies their voices and talent in the fashion industry. Her dedication to making a powerful statement through her wardrobe further solidifies her influence and commitment to championing diversity and representation in all aspects of her artistry.
