Beyonce Slayed in 5 Balmain Looks at Coachella — and Even Changed Her Nails, Too

Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella

Beyonce Slayed in 5 Balmain Looks at Coachella — and Even Changed Her Nails, Too

Over a year in the making, Beyonce’s headlining performance at Coachella on Saturday, April 14, lived up to the hype in every sense. Nicknamed #Beychella, Queen Bey slayed on stage in not one — but FIVE — custom ensembles by French fashion house Balmain that were every bit worthy of the history-making night, in which Bey became the first black woman to ever headline the annual Palm Springs-based music festival. The set, which comes a year after the mogul had to cancel her performance due to her pregnancy with twins Sir and Rumi and included appearances by former Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, was the kind of statement-making spectacular we have come to expect from the fierce songstress, and we were just as entranced with her #flawless style as we were with her vocals. Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing told Vogue that he was approached by Bey’s stylist Marni Senofonte after his fall 2018 runway about collaborating with the singer for the event, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. The mom of the three was looking to evoke a “military style” with references to Mad Max and futuristic silhouettes, and her team paired with Rousteing to dream up two completely unique sets of costumes (one for Saturday’s performance and another for next Saturday night) that included armor-like beading, patent leather, thigh-highs and headpieces. The designer told Vogue that B (as he calls her) is “a perfectionist” and said he learned “a lot” from working with her and her team. After all, he was also responsible for outfitting her army of 200 backup dancers and musicians and sat through her entire 11-hour rehearsal to ensure the costumes presented as intended. With every detail planned to perfection, Queen Bey apparently even managed to swap out her nail color mid-set. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that one moment she was rocking a jet-black mani and the next she had a sparkling holographic design. While that is the kind of beauty magic only Beyonce can achieve, nothing surprises Us or the Beyhive anymore. Keep scrolling to see the original Balmain sketches of each of Queen Bey’s show-stopping week one Coachella looks! For the latest beauty and style trends subscribe to our new podcast 'Get Tressed With Us' below! [podcast_block]

Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella

Beyonce Slayed in 5 Balmain Looks at Coachella — and Even Changed Her Nails, Too

Over a year in the making, Beyonce’s headlining performance at Coachella on Saturday, April 14, lived up to the hype in every sense. Nicknamed #Beychella, Queen Bey slayed on stage in not one — but FIVE — custom ensembles by French fashion house Balmain that were every bit worthy of the history-making night, in which Bey became the first black woman to ever headline the annual Palm Springs-based music festival. The set, which comes a year after the mogul had to cancel her performance due to her pregnancy with twins Sir and Rumi and included appearances by former Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, was the kind of statement-making spectacular we have come to expect from the fierce songstress, and we were just as entranced with her #flawless style as we were with her vocals. Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing told Vogue that he was approached by Bey’s stylist Marni Senofonte after his fall 2018 runway about collaborating with the singer for the event, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. The mom of the three was looking to evoke a “military style” with references to Mad Max and futuristic silhouettes, and her team paired with Rousteing to dream up two completely unique sets of costumes (one for Saturday’s performance and another for next Saturday night) that included armor-like beading, patent leather, thigh-highs and headpieces. The designer told Vogue that B (as he calls her) is “a perfectionist” and said he learned “a lot” from working with her and her team. After all, he was also responsible for outfitting her army of 200 backup dancers and musicians and sat through her entire 11-hour rehearsal to ensure the costumes presented as intended. With every detail planned to perfection, Queen Bey apparently even managed to swap out her nail color mid-set. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that one moment she was rocking a jet-black mani and the next she had a sparkling holographic design. While that is the kind of beauty magic only Beyonce can achieve, nothing surprises Us or the Beyhive anymore. Keep scrolling to see the original Balmain sketches of each of Queen Bey’s show-stopping week one Coachella looks! For the latest beauty and style trends subscribe to our new podcast 'Get Tressed With Us' below! [podcast_block]

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Queen, Indeed

For her first look of the night, Rousteing designed this Egyptian-inspired design that included a “goddess cape” and headpiece. He shared with Vogue that Jay-Z approved of the fierce fashion, saying “oh, wow!” the first time he saw Bey in the number.

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Destiny’s Child

Perhaps an homage to the trio’s "Survivor" video, Bey, Rowland and Williams shared the stage in coordinated camo-inspired looks that had us dreaming of a reunion tour.

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Gen-Z Yellow

Always one to work subtle political and cultural statements into her wardrobe, Bey rocked an of-the-moment yellow sweatshirt, denim cut offs, fishnet stockings and sparkling Christian Louboutin fringed boots.

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High Shine

Having also designed the costumes for her 2016 Formation World Tour, Rousteing clearly understands Queen Bey’s fierce on-stage persona as demonstrated by this head-to-toe patent leather design that included a bodysuit, motorcycle jacket and ruched thigh-high boots.

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Mesh Effect

For a sportier — but no less meaningful — look, Bey kept her fab boots but opted for a mesh jersey-like tee on top that included a bejeweled medallion featuring symbols like a bee, Egyptian princess, black panther and raised fist.