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On March 12, the 32-time Grammy winner revealed the title of her upcoming eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter,” on her official website and on March 19^th she shared the album artwork on her personal Instagram account. 

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A picture of Beyoncé herself with long bleach blonde locks, sat on a white horse holding an American flag. Her outfit is a stunning red white and blue western jumpsuit and she wears the album title “Cowboy Carter” sash again in red white and blue. The photo was shot by LA based photographer Blair Caldwell.

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The image is very American and stately and it suggests some patriotic themes that may present in the piece of work. The singer posted it in honour of the ten-day countdown to the album’s March 29 release.

“This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history,” Beyonce wrote in her caption. 

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“The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”

Beyoncé then continued to reveal that there would be “a few surprises on the album” and shared that she trusts that fans will be incredibly excited to hear the “heart, soul, love and passion” she put into this piece of work.

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“I focused on this album as a continuation of RENAISSANCE…I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning, and never stop. This ain’t a Country album.”, “This is a “Beyoncé” album. This is act ii COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with y’all!” she concluded. 

This anticipated piece of work is set to be the second album in what is now rumoured to be a Trilogy of “Renaissance” albums.

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Here are our favourite looks:

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Living up to her Queen Bee reputation, Beyoncé wore this custom Mugler yellow and black metallic bodysuit, paired with black vinyl gloves and thigh-high boots, and a helmet equipped with antennae and yellow-tinted sunglasses. The outfit references the Mugler spring 1997 couture collection, inspired by insects.

Fans went crazy for this magical UV-colour-changing dress by Anrealage. The white bell-sleeved cloak transformed into a multi-coloured display when the light shone on it. The technology behind the coat was the work of Tokyo designer Kunihiko Morinaga, who showed colour-changing clothes at Paris Fashion Week FW23.

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Beyoncé was giving ‘Formation’ with this wide-brimmed hat and a custom diamanté leotard from Balmain FW23. The bodysuit featured an intricate pearl web, matching her pearl-rimmed cat eye sunglasses, and was styled with black vinyl thigh-high boots.

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Balmain Silver Embroidered Dress

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Ego Diamanté Droplet Detail Western Hat

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Pieces Diamanté Cat Eye Sunglasses

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Le Silla Eva Thigh-Length Leather Boots

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Out of all her bodysuits of the evening, this bejewelled Loewe number stole the show. Adorned with manicured hands, with which Bey wore matching latex gloves, the suit was custom made by Jonathan Anderson and was reminiscent of the hand-dress from Loewe’s FW22 collection at Paris Fashion Week.

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Loewe Gloves Graphic Print Velvet Maxi Dress

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Jaded London Kiss Me Quick Raw Hem Tank Top

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Jaded London Kiss Me Quick Raw Hem Maxi Skirt

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Another custom Balmain look, Beyoncé transformed into a mirror ball in this asymmetric mirrored mini dress. She paired it with silver thigh-high boots and metallic sunglasses.

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rotate Birger Christensen Hemly Strapless Croc Effect Dress

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Weekday Trek Oversized Sunglasses

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Raid London Amberr Long Block Heeled Boot

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Beyoncé wore another bodysuit, this time a futuristic-silhouette number from Alexander McQueen. It was hand embroidered, mixing different textures like rhinestones, intricate beading and metallic threads, and featured padded shoulders and hips.

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Zhivago Message To Love Jumpsuit

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Jaded Rose V Neck Embellished Jumpsuit

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David Koma, who also designed Bey’s Oscars performance look last year, created this custom ensemble inspired by his SS23 collection. The look consisted of a turtleneck bodycon dress with a ruched, high-low skirt, a long iridescent metallic coat, chunky silver earrings, and holographic asymmetric cowboy boots.

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David Koma Mother Of Pearl Print Mesh Dress

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Alexandre Vauthier Holographic Knee High Boots

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Club Exx Solar Beam Iridescent Jacket

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Kenneth Jay Lane Silver Tone Crystal Earrings

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Beyoncé heads to England next week and covers 40 cities in Europe, the UK, Canada, and the US, concluding in New Orleans in late September. Let’s hope we get to see even more looks as the tour goes on!

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Rousteing told French Vogue that the idea to collaborate came about when he was sketching while listening to the new album on repeat after its July 2022 release, and was inspired by the lyrics and music. He contacted Beyonce and her stylist, Marni Senofonte, and said he would like to create a couture collection together as co-designers. He had many sketches inspired by the album but managed to whittle it down to just one per song, two of which Beyonce already wore to the Grammys and BRIT awards before the collaboration was officially released. The looks incorporate historic elements of Balmain and celebrate Beyoncé’s heritage, bringing to life the powerful emotions encapsulated in her music.

Rousteing and Beyoncé have worked together many times over the years, from perfecting outfits for her 2018 Coachella headline to opening his 10-year anniversary show for Balmain in 2021.

She says he is a “dream collaborator and a constantly innovating and evolving creative”, with whom she knew she “would want to work on a collection from their very first meeting”.

Renaissance is Beyoncé’s 7th studio album, created during the COVID-19 pandemic with the intention of inspiring happiness and an escape from isolation to listeners, and to celebrate the liberation of marginalised people through dance. It won a Grammy for best dance and electronic album and was nominated for album of the year.

Now, let’s look at some of the 16 outfits it inspired:

Cozy; comfortable in my skin (cozy, cozy)

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A ‘feu d’artifice’ firework-inspired dress made of black velvet and pink feathers with a matching black velvet turban. The look represents self-love and visualises being surrounded by explosions of fireworks.

Break My Soul; I’m buildin’ my own foundation, yeah

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Draping shiny black velvet to create a hooded dress, cinched with a black chrome electroplated bustier. Designed to project power and confidence onto the wearer, creating the illusion of a naked torso by 3D printing the bustier.

Thique; Baby, that’s that thique

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Hammered brass bustier adorned in crystal pendants over a black velvet bodysuit, with matching crystal earrings and velvet turban. Inspired by Parisian chandeliers and traditional ballroom design.

Church Girl; nobody can judge me but me, I was born free

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Black velvet cape with red interior, metallic belt, and silver chrome bustier. The hat is inspired by records. The outfit represents success, self-confidence, and not apologising for enjoying yourself.

Pure/Honey; It should cost a billion to look this good

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Mixing sequins, metals, and feathers with harlequin, zebra, and psychedelic patterns to create this bodysuit. As seen on Beyoncé at the BRITs, it aims to pay homage to and channel the energy and joy of the ballroom community.

Virgo’s Groove; I want it right here, right now

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Pink velvet gown and ‘second skin’ with metallic décolleté by sculptor Elie Hirsch and a reinterpreted vintage Balmain hat. Beyonce and Olivier are both virgos, and the look represents disco, funk, and intensity.

Energy (01); Oh, la, la, la
That’s the way them boys sound when I walk through the block-block-block

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Black-dyed pheasant feathers grab your attention, embroidered onto a macramé gown. Crafted from black silk, velvet, rayon, and patent-leather threads, this was one of the most complicated designs in the collection, designed with the intention of creating something sensual and alluring that commanded power.

Energy (02); You know that I’m gon’ be extra when that camera go pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop

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Gown, hat, and earrings created with a pattern inspired by traditional African hair-braiding. Taking over a month to complete its creation; the gown began as a series of sketches of African motifs before transforming into this powerful silhouette.

America Has a Problem; Boy, you can’t get no higher than this No, ‘cause love don’t get no higher than this no, no

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Jumpsuit with draped red velvet and gold chrome bustier. It reflects the song’s confidence and attracts attention through its similarity to the red carpet.

Summer Renaissance; It’s so good, it’s so good, it’s so good, it’s so good, it’s so good

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Wig, cape, and dress embroidered with fringes, crystals, and rhinestones.The final track on the album inspires outright extravagance and maximalism. Beginning her world tour in May 2023, we can only hope to see more of these looks on Queen B, perhaps she will wear one to the upcoming Met Gala…

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The tour will start in Europe, with the first date being held in Sweden, and then move to Canada before finishing in the US, with the last date being held in New Orleans. UK fans will be thrilled to hear that the tour includes five UK dates meaning they’ll be plenty of opportunities to see Queen Bey live.

The legendary singer first dropped hints for the tour in October when the raffle at the Wearable Art Gala included a unique experience to see her on the Renaissance tour.

The tour will be her first since 2018 when she co-headlined the On the Run II Tour with her husband Jay-Z to support their collaborative album, Everything Is Love, and her first headline tour since 2016 when she toured her previous solo album Lemonade with the Formation World Tour.

Beyoncé returned to the stage for her first complete concert in over two years last month when she performed at a private show in Dubai for journalists and influencers. No new material was played during the show meaning the tour will be the first time songs from Renaissance are heard live.

Renaissance was released on the 29^th July last year and is the star’s seventh studio solo LP and the first instalment in a trilogy of albums. Joyful, packed with escapism, and with a strong danceability factor, it was praised by fans and critics alike as one of the best albums of 2022 and is certified platinum.

Tickets can be found on Beyoncé’s website and will go on sale for the European leg at 9 am on the 2^nd Feb for the UK dates, the 7^th Feb for the Germany, Poland, Sweden and Netherlands dates, and the 10^th Feb for the Belgium and Spain dates.

See the full list of dates for Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour below:

10/5 Stockholm, Sweden – Friends Arena
14/5 Brussels, Belgium – King Baudoin Stadium
17/5 Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff Principality Stadium
20/5 Edinburgh, Scotland – BT Murrayfield Stadium
23/5 Sunderland, England – Stadium of Light
26/5 Paris, France – Stade de France
29/5 London, England – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
30/5 London, England – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
8/6 Barcelona, Spain – Olympic Stadium
11/6 Marseille, France – Orange Velodrome
15/6 Cologne, Germany – RheinEnergieStadion
17/6 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff Arena
21/6 Hamburg, Germany – Volksparkstadion
24/6 Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
27/6 Warsaw, Poland – PGE Nardowy
8/7 Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Centre
9/7 Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Centre
12/7 Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
15/7 Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
17/7 Louisville, KY – Cardinal Stadium
20/7 Minneapolis, MN – Huntington Bank Stadium
22/7 Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
26/7 Detroit, MI – Ford Field
29/7 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
1/8 Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
3/8 Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Stadium
5/8 Washington, D.C. – FedEx Field
9/8 Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
11/8 Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
16/8 Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
18/8 Miami Gardens, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
21/8 St. Louis, MO – Dome at America’s Center
24/8 Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
26/8 Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
30/8 Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
2/9 Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium
11/9 Vancouver, British Columbia – BC Place
13/9 Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
18/9 Kansas City, MO – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
21/9 Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
23/9 Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
27/9 New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome

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Queen Bey took to the stage, opening with a cover of Etta James’ ‘At Last’ who Beyoncé portrayed in the 2008 biopic Cadillac Records, in a vibrant yellow gown by Omani designer Rayan Al Sulaimani for Atelier Zuhra. The gown was monochromatic but was broken up by a variety of textures including feathers and Atelier Zuhra’s trademark mosaic appliqué.

For her next look, Beyoncé changed into a rich red jumpsuit with a ballgown-esque train flowing from the waist and long sheer gloves that created a regal ensemble on the music royalty. The look came complete with an array of gold embellishments and a headpiece that resembled the sun, a crown, and a halo all at once. The majestic look was devised by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran who also dressed the star for the 2018 Grammy Awards.

Never one to shy away from a statement look, Beyoncé closed the show in a crystal encrusted baby pink minidress by Ukrainian designer Ivan Frolov. Frolov took to Instagram to share the proud moment, captioning the post:

“In my native country, the war that takes the lives of Ukrainians every day, destroys the fates and dreams of hundreds of thousands of people. And currently the only dream that inspires me and adds strength is the dream of Ukraine’s victory. Creating an image for Kyiv was one of my cherished dreams during the pre-war times, but it came true right now, in a time of difficult trials for my country, thanks to the hard and painstaking work of the selfless and creative, professional @frolovheart team, in different parts of the world and in our home @beyonce , under shelling, and sometimes without light.”

The look was intricately detailed and holds its own regardless of the circumstances under which it was made, but when you consider that it was designed and made in a war-torn country during blackouts, the true beauty of this look is emphasised by the hope and resilience that exists behind it.

In addition to her performance looks, Beyoncé took to the red carpet in a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown that placed her at centre stage. No other looks even compared. In a floor-length sparkling and sheer gold gown with a voluptuous train, Bey made the red carpet her own.

Words by Amelia Gregory

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Dropped on 29th July, six years since her last solo release, the 16-track album is the soundtrack to our hot girl summer filled with diva dance anthems that has us drunk in love.

The Grammy award-winning singer wrote on Instagram: “My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”

The diverse album art shot by Mason Poole and styled by Marni Senofonte and KJ Moody, Beyoncé’s personal stylist, the artist dons Mugler, Schiaparelli, Gucci, Alaïa and Philipp Plein, among other designers proved that Beyoncé really is that girl as she served high-fashion looks fit for a queen. From heavenly get-ups to dangerously sexy fits, here are the top flawless looks that have us crazy in love.

For the album cover, Beyoncé looked like an alien superstar as she slayed on a glistening silver horse wearing barely-there custom Nusi Quero body armour along with long locks and a dark eye look.

Shining bright under a disco ball, the pop icon wore a Gucci Love Parade gown by creative director Alessandro Michele with Wolford’s Individual 10 Stay Ups tights and metallic silver lips.

Beyoncé brought the bold energy in this custom Maison Alaia strapless black knit catsuit with statement fluffy boots.

Looking heavenly in a halo, Queen Bey posed in a golden bodysuit and matching halo by Melissa Simon-Hartman paired with thigh-high Philipp Plein 24k gold boots and a gold statement lip.

Channelling another pop icon Madonna’s cone bra, Beyoncé wore a Haute Couture Schiaparelli black leather moulded bustier along with stockings and statement earrings.

Looking licensed to kill in custom Mugler, Beyoncé wore a silver metal bustier shining under a black gathered dress with silver cuffs, black Jimmy Choo Anouk pointed-toe pumps and a killer beehive.

In this psychedelic shot, Beyoncé posed in a black and white swirl bodysuit with matching earrings, leather gloves and sunglasses.

With this being the first of a three-act project, we can’t wait to see more from Queen Bey…

Words by Emily Hemsley

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If you’ve recently found yourself struck by a desire to regularly swathe yourself in lashings of pearls, velvet and brocade, or with a healthy appreciation for puff sleeves, romantic necklines and jacquard ballgowns, then you’re not alone – Renaissance-era dressing is having a moment right now. Thanks to the preponderance of that giant-collared Ganni shirt, it’s safe to say that we’re experiencing a period of white-blouse mania, whereby fanciful iterations of Shakespearean-inspired blouses and lacy, ruffled confections are firmly entrenched in the season’s repertoire of must-have wardrobe items. The runways, too, in recent seasons have witnessed an inundation of 16th-century-inspired attire, with designers presenting collections in ode to all things Renaissance.

Brock SS20 and AW20

Sometimes when present happenings and goings on feel unsettling – say, amidst a period of political, social or environmental uncertainty – we, as a society, have a collective desire to look to the past as a way of resisting or escaping the realities of the present. Nowhere is this tendency more pervasive than in fashion, where trends and collections are defined by the decades or eras that they mirror, where designers use clothes as a means of transportation to carry us back to the past. Myriad designers have offered a reflection on this cultural zeitgeist of nostalgia, harking back to times past and decades, or centuries, gone by, serving up skirtfuls of whimsical escapism in a bid to ease the bitterness of the present. Not a season goes by without a sartorial reference to ‘90s grunge or ‘70s boho-chic, as nostalgia for not-so-distant decades spills out from celebrity throwback photos and vintage relics from previous generations’ wardrobes.

Khaite AW20 and SS20, Marc Jacobs SS20 and Paco Rabanne AW20

But there’s a certain joie de vivre that comes from celebrating a historical aesthetic that extends back far beyond any of our memories, one constructed of fragments of history – art, stories, fairytales, history books – intertwined with our own imagination, offering a distant escape from the quotidian. The exaggerated aesthetic of Renaissance-era dressing fits neatly into the criteria required for trends to take off in an age when fashion is constructed with the intention to orchestrate a social media moment – it offers a theatricality far removed from the stripped-back normcore and athleisure aesthetics that continue to dominate the fashion landscape, instead peppered with decadent jolts of appeal for sartorial maximalists. The simultaneous collective infatuation for cinematic period pieces seems too coincidental not to address – Greta Gerwig’s Little Women addresses the prairie-meets-Renaissance aesthetic with aplomb (thanks to Academy Award-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran). Autumn de Wilde’s Emma continues to fan the flames of the trend through its fantastical Regency-era costuming, bursting with bell-skirt ballgowns awash in pastel colourways, imbued with a playful frivolity equally found in Renaissance-era dressing.

Prada SS19

On the runways, many designers have also reached into the capacious bag of Renaissance-era style tricks. At Prada’s Spring/Summer 2019 show, models were sent down the runway in looks complete with opulent headwear worthy of a spot of cushioning Anne Boleyn’s head, ushering in a season of ubiquitous regal padded headbands. (A discussion of Renaissance style would not be complete without paying due respect to Anne Boleyn, the 16th-century’s biggest influencer and fashion’s latest muse – the iconic oil painting in the National Portrait Gallery in London has us musing over her pearl-lined neck, swathed in inky velvet and proudly holding a sky-high embellished veil on her head.)

Simone Rocha AW20 and SS20

Simone Rocha’s aesthetic has long been an ode to the eerie romance of Renaissance-era dressing – for her Spring/Summer 2020 collection, sheer leg-o’mutton sleeves belled out of china-print gowns and pearl-encrusted jewels appeared in copious quantities, grazing the collars of intricate tulle silhouettes or adorning jewel-studded headbands. Brock’s 2020 collections also offered visual feasts of romantic silhouettes that almost look like they were pulled from 16th-century oil paintings – billowing jacquard gowns adorned with intricate embroidery and Juliet sleeves, square-neck brocade dresses and floor-grazing florals rendered in tulle and lace.

Markarian AW20 and SS20

 NYC-based brand Markarian’s whimsical collections possess a certain romantic sensibility that translates into a cocktail of corsetry-inspired silhouettes, sumptuous brocades, and floral print silks, perfectly complemented by evening shawls or scarves that elevate the elegance of any ensemble.”

For his Autumn/Winter 2020 collection at Paco Rabanne, Julien Dossenna unveiled an homage to 16th-century Elizabethan-era style in the form of elaborate ruffle necks and Juliet sleeves, with billowing florals ballooning out from shoulder hems and lace-finished cuffs.

Bella Hadid and FKA Twiggs in Vivienne Westwood AW90

If the ubiquity of Renaissance-inspired looks on the runway isn’t enough to convince you to plunge into the trend, it’s also celebrity-approved, with A-listers from Bella Hadid to FKA Twigs exhibiting a predilection for all things celestial, spotted sporting Vivienne Westwood’s iconic vintage AW90 corset from her oil-painting-inspired Portrait collection. Besides, there’s never been a better time to escape back a few centuries and get dressed as if you were 16th-century royalty.

Words by Ruby McAuliffe

Graphics by Katie Janes

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You’ll have seen them all over the runways and they have without a doubt overflowed your Instagram feed. Whether you’re all about Richard Quinn’s minimalist floral take on the trend, or leaning towards Givenchy’s statement tailored sleeves, there are enough variations of the trend to make all your bulgy dreams come true. Blindness even designed a puffed sleeve double breasted blazer, incorporating the trend into its outerwear line.

Puffed sleeves are nothing new to the style scene; made popular in the late 1800s as a way to make waists seem thinner, the trend can be traced back to the likes of Empress Elizabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi. In a world famous painting by Winterhalter, the Empress is depicted wrapped in a white satin evening dress, on which hundreds of silver stars glisten along her back.

Fast forward a hundred years, and the 80s are establishing their own rendition of the sleeve craze. The era of extravagance that gave us power suits and shoulder pads had no issue coupling the trend with other golden fabrics and loud patterns, but the 2019 fashion is much more subtle. As always, when designers pillage a previous decade for inspiration, they only appropriate some elements – and the puffy sleeves of today are no exception. Nowadays, expect the trend to be accompanied by dressed down jeans, or a crop-top version.

Some puffy sleeves even made their way to history – in pop culture, they are most notable for covering the arms of the Little Mermaid on her wedding day. One might even notice its resemblance with an all time favourite of the fashion world: Lady Di’s wedding dress – a perfect example of the trend’s consistency. Formed in woven silk taffeta, the skirt formed a crinoline, which was, at the time, said to represent “sexuality and grandiosity”. Much like Elizabeth’s way back when, Diana’s dress was embroidered with 10,000 pearls that sparkled for millions of people to see on that very special day.

But what about the current designer’s vision of the trend?

For Valentino, the Fall 2019 couture collection delivered a puristic, minimalist approach to puffy sleeves through a light blue cropped jacket. Associated with a colourful plunging neckline and a fitted skirt, the sleeves accentuate the silhouette of the model. The combination of a dramatic sleeve with a simple look is Piccioli’s way of telling us that you can do extra, even if you’re only going to get your groceries.

Marc Jacob’s Renaissance inspired sleeves flowed through his latest fall collection, and one can only admire the trickle down effect that took place following his polka dot sleeve. Six months later, every face on Instagram would be wearing similarly styled sleeves – a statement piece carrying a consequential “WOW” factor. If you’re Marc Jacobs, the polka dot sleeve is paired up with a striped cotton dress that seems to slide down all the way down to the runway. While adapting the trend to an evening look, Jacobs also innovated with his day dresses – moulding the trend into something anyone and everyone can adopt day-to-day. It then comes as no surprise that all Instagram influencers have united under the trend – wearing sleeves with jeans or a fitted skirt, or associating it with fabrics such as vinyl and leather.

The fashion world’s take on puffy sleeves this season is also reminiscent of the 80s and 90s trend – only now, the open necklines and cropped versions make it easier to dress them down, and adopt them for every occasion.

So if you’re still wondering why you should spend some more time incorporating the puffy sleeve extravaganza to your daily fashion routine, then remember this: a puffy sleeve simultaneously oozes the frugal ways of 1800s fashion and the girl boss vibes of 2019, letting you express your feminine and empowered ways all at once.

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