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Meanwhile, Beyoncé and her eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, wore custom Burberry looks for the performance. Beyoncé was dressed in a green Burberry Check bodysuit, chaps featuring Swarovski crystal-embellished suede fringe and crystal-embellished boots in Loch Green. Blue Ivy, who is one of the dancers of the 'Cowboy Carter Tour,' wore a matching custom green Burberry Check bodysuit and green zip trousers with Swarovski crystal embellishments.
The 'Cowboy Carter Tour' debuted at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The tour will feature 32 shows across nine cities in the U.S. and Europe, including Chicago, New Jersey, London, Paris, Houston, Las Vegas and more.
Styled by Shiona Turini, Karen Langley and her longtime stylist Ty Hunter, Beyoncé is also seen wearing custom pieces from Roberto Cavalli and Mugler throughout the show. One of the standout looks from the tour is her LED dress, created by Japanese brand Anrealage, which features approximately 35,000 full-color LEDs that continuously transform to match the song's progression.
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