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Can We Talk About the Epic Fashion Moments in Beyonce's 'Formation' Video?

We're all still reeling from the ultimate slay that Beyonce delivered Saturday in her new video for "Formation." Political messages and unapologetic Blackness are all on the table for discussion, but can we talk about the fashion? From Gucci's newest designs to gorgeous vintage pieces, Bey slayed in more ways than one.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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We’re all still reeling from the ultimate slay that Beyonce delivered Saturday in her new video for “Formation.” Political messages and unapologetic Blackness are all on the table for discussion, but can we talk about the fashion? From Gucci’s newest designs to gorgeous vintage pieces, Bey slayed in more ways than one.

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Queen Bey first appears on our screens on top of a sinking police car rocking a red and white Gucci high-collar dress and combat boots that scream, “Ya’ll aren’t ready for what’s about to happen.”

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Gucci Spring/Summer ’16

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Beyonce and her posse of dapper Black men pose in formation while she rocks a vintage black frock and vintage hat.

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Beyonce worked an intricate choker by Fallon Jewelry paired with a necklace by DylanLex. 

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Even Baby Blue and her girl crew were decked out in vintage!

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Bey broke out in dance while rocking a custom maroon puff-shoulder bodysuit.

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Bey somehow manages to make a parasol in 2016 look perfectly appropriate while wearing a Zimmerman Spring/Summer ’16 dress.

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Zimmermann Spring/Summer ’16

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Sitting prim and proper in an all-white ensemble surrounded by equally fierce ladies, Beyonce dons a Chanel hat, paired with an Alessandra Rich lace dress.

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Alessandra Rich Spring/Summer ’16

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This Gucci frock is everything you didn’t know you needed.

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Gucci Spring/Summer ’16

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Riding around in an old-school convertible just got even more glam. Here, Bey rocks a Fendi fur and a Rosie Assoulin bodysuit.

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Bey and her fierce dancers took a page from Dapper Dan’s book with these Gucci-inspired looks.

Can We Talk About the Epic Fashion Moments in Beyonce's 'Formation' Video?