At the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles last night, Beyoncé made a bold statement with her Western-inspired ensemble as she accepted the prestigious Innovator Award. The renowned singer-songwriter showcased her fashion prowess by donning a head-to-toe leather outfit from Versace’s fall 1992 collection.
Beyoncé’s outfit featured a plunging shirt jacket and trousers adorned with gold hardware and fringe, perfectly complemented by layered belts, high-heeled boots, and Zydo jewelry. Her look was topped off with a stylish black cowboy hat embellished with Versace’s iconic Medusa logo, adding a touch of glamour to her vintage-inspired ensemble.
Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Beyoncé at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on April 1. 2024.
In her acceptance speech, Beyoncé emphasized the importance of embracing creativity and originality in the face of criticism. She encouraged her fans to approach art with an open mind, allowing for the joy and liberation that come from experiencing it without preconceived notions.
“Being an innovator often means being criticized, which will often test your mental strength,” Beyoncé said in her acceptance speech. “My hope is that we are more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions.”
Photo: Michael Bucker for Billboard Beyoncé accepts the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on April 1 in Los Angeles.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards marked the debut of Beyoncé’s latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” her first venture into the world of country music. The album cover, revealed on social media last week, showcased Beyoncé in a striking red, white, and blue latex ensemble paired with Paris Texas boots, further solidifying her Western-inspired aesthetic.
“This album has been over five years in the making,” Beyoncé wrote on Instagram. “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.”
Lately, the superstar singer has been incorporating Western elements into her wardrobe. This began right from her 2022 album “Renaissance” and during the world tour promotions last year — the pop icon has been experimenting with cowboy-inspired fashion.
At the 2024 Grammys, she made it clear that 2024 is all about cowboy aesthetics as she turned with a Louis Vuitton skirt suit accessorized with a stylish Stetson chapeau.
